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What does the GradDipCA cover? 
 
The GradDipCA turns participants from a graduate to a technically competent, 'work ready' professional. The focus on technical content means that candidates will have the knowledge and the skills that the market and profession demands and values so greatly, as well as a high standard of technical expertise that will set them apart from other accounting professionals. In addition, candidates will have a solid understanding of all core areas of accounting, not just one specialised area. 
 
The GradDipCA consists of the following five modules: 

  1. Audit & Assurance
    2.  
  2. Financial Accounting & Reporting
    3.  
  3. Management Accounting & Analysis
    4.  
  4. Taxation
    5.  
  5. Ethics and Business Application
 
The four technical modules, which can be completed in any order, provide candidates with a solid understanding of the core accounting areas and Ethics & Business Application, the final module of the GradDipCA, consolidates their learning from the technical modules and draws heavily on their work experience. Candidates will focus on applying what they've learned to solve real business problems.  
 
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Overview of content 
 
Following is a brief description of the key content areas of each module. 
 
Audit & Assurance (pdf, 291KB) 
This module explains the framework for auditing and assurance. The content will include topics such as legal and professional requirements, conducting audits, risk, fraud, internal controls, ethics, reporting and assurance and audit related engagements. 
 
Financial Accounting & Reporting (pdf, 260KB) 
Candidates will gain an understanding of the framework for financial accounting, and be able to identify and apply fundamental standards and pronouncement. The content will include topics such as disclosures and consolidated financial reporting, cash flow statements and the practical application and understanding of ethics. 
 
Management Accounting & Analysis (pdf, 293KB) 
In this module, candidates will apply the core concepts of management and strategic accounting. The content will include topics such as forecasting and budgeting with decision tools and investment analysis tools and techniques, corporate finance and risk management, strategic planning and analysis, ethics and corporate governance, and performance reporting. 
 
Taxation (pdf, 221KB) 
The aim of this module is for candidates to analyse and apply information relating to taxation law including the environment and regulatory framework. The content will include topics such as the Australian tax system, application to entities including capital and non-capital assets, GST, FBT, international transactions, tax administration, ethics and advice. 
 
Ethics and Business Application (pdf, 293KB) 
Providing a consolidation of the learning from the technical modules, this module draws heavily on candidates' work experience to apply what they have learnt to solve real business problems. 
 
On successful completion of the final module, candidates will be awarded the GradDipCA* and will be eligible to apply for membership with the Institute. 
 
* Applicable only to candidates who successfully complete all five modules of the Chartered Accountants Program developed by the Institute. 
 
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