Accountant
The Master of Professional Accounting is designed to provide an opportunity for students holding a qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Advanced Diploma to undertake major studies in accounting, law and finance that will lead to the acquisition of accounting skills and knowledge and the fulfilment of the entry requirements of the accounting professional bodies.
Students are required to complete 240 credit points (16 units) of which 180 credit points (12 units) are from required units and 60 credit points (4 units) are from electives;
Principles of Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting for Planning and Control, Auditing, Accounting Theory and Practice, Principles of Economics, Quantitative Studies, Principles of Finance, Commercial Law, Company Law, Taxation Law, Information System Challenges in Management.
Plus 4 units from:
International Accounting, Financial Modelling, Financial Markets and Institutions, Managerial Finance, Investment Theory and Practice, International Economics and Finance, Asian Legal and Political Systems, University English for Postgraduate
Example Course
Master of Professional Accounting (MPA 16 Units)
The Master of Professional Accounting is designed to provide an opportunity for students holding a qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Advanced Diploma to undertake major studies in accounting, law and finance that will lead to the acquisition of accounting skills and knowledge and the fulfilment of the entry requirements of the accounting professional bodies.
Students are required to complete 240 credit points (16 units) of which 180 credit points (12 units) are from required units and 60 credit points (4 units) are from electives;
Principles of Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting for Planning and Control, Auditing, Accounting Theory and Practice, Principles of Economics, Quantitative Studies, Principles of Finance, Commercial Law, Company Law, Taxation Law, Information System Challenges in Management.
Plus 4 units from:
International Accounting, Financial Modelling, Financial Markets and Institutions, Managerial Finance, Investment Theory and Practice, International Economics and Finance, Asian Legal and Political Systems, University English for Postgraduate
Location
Australia
Duration
2 years
Intakes Available
February and July
Entry Requirements
An Australian Advanced Diploma or equivalent, Minimum IELTS test score of 6.5 (with no sub-score less than 6.0), or TOEFL test score of 88 (with no score below 22) (iBT), or 573 (including TWE of 5) (PB), or 232 (essay of 5) (CB). Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.
Note: Students who are required to complete 8 or less than 8 units for accounting professional body recognition may apply for either the Graduate Diploma of Business (Professional Accounting) course or the Graduate Certificate of Business (Professional Accounting) course as appropriate for their requirements.
Skills recognition
Master of Professional Accounting has been accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the National Institute of Accountants as meeting the educational requirements for membership.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the course will be eligible to apply for the position of an Accountant, Professional Accountant, Auditor and Financial Planner.