Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (C5B)

• 1 Evaluate accounting concepts and financial management strategies and apply them to real world business problems, while using a sustainable business model lens.
• 2 Justify business ideas in multiple contexts using effective oral and written communication techniques with professionals.
• 3 Analyse business performance and impacts, and make recommendations to decision makers.
• 4 Demonstrate collaboration, cooperation and teamwork when working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Applied Employment Skills Package

The Applied Employment Skills Package is an ‘opt in’ program designed to develop your professional networks, confidence, and the skills needed to succeed in the job market. The package includes regular workshops, discussion groups, and presentations, as well as sessions focused on writing CVs, preparing job applications, and developing interview skills. Additionally, you’ll choose from a range of activities to accumulate enough points to earn a Certificate of Completion and a badge, which can be shared on social media and added to your CV.

Become a Student Ambassador

Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities.

Though the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.

University of Tasmania Tax Clinic

Available as an internship (elective unit) or volunteer (non-credit), the University of Tasmania Tax Clinic is designed to build practical experience as a tax professional. Supported by the ATO, and under guidance from experienced educators, you'll have the opportunity to provide quality tax advice related to a range of areas, including annual tax returns, small business enquiries, advocacy on tax regulation and legislation, Centrelink assistance and payments, superannuation and retirement, and pension related issues or concerns.

The units in this course form part of the MPA and on completion of the MPA, it provides a pathway for students to qualify for membership of Professional Accounting bodies, including CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand.  The students are then able to pursue professional year studies with these bodies.

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent).

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.  You must provide evidence to support your application based on work experience, in particular a copy of your CV demonstrating your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm your work experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent).

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.  You must provide evidence to support your application based on work experience, in particular a copy of your CV demonstrating your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm your work experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.

English Language Requirements

Please refer to the University's English Language Requirements as summarised here: https://www.utas.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements

Students who successfully complete the C5B Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting may articulate with full credit into the C6B Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting or C7S Master of Professional Accounting.