Master of Professional Accounting

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02426B

The Master of Professional Accounting is an internationally recognised qualification and currently the fastest way to fulfil the requirements for CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles while improving their critical thinking and analytical skills. The program will also hone expertise in general management and corporate governance, and strengthen students' ability to evaluate contemporary accounting and business issues in a corporate environment. Graduates seek placements within the accounting industry and are typically employed as business risk managers, external auditors and assurance specialists, financial analysts, insolvency and reconstruction specialists, internal auditors, management consultants, taxation specialists and treasurers.

Designed for

Those from non-accounting backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in the accounting industry

Structure

12 core subjects

Subjects

• ACCM4000 Financial Accounting
• ACCM4100 Management Accounting
• ACCM4200 Advanced Financial Accounting
• ACCM4300 Financial Reporting
• ACCM4400 Auditing and Assurance
• CISM4000 Information Systems in Accounting
• CLWM4000 Business and Corporations Law
• CLWM4100 Taxation Law
• ECOM4000 Economics
• FINM4000 Finance
• STAM4000 Quantitative Methods
• ACCM6000 Capstone: Accounting and Governance

Standard entry requirements

• A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course) OR
• An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years

Recognition

All Bachelor and postgraduate accounting programmes are outcomes-focused and accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA).

Study pathways

Graduates are eligible for admission into professional programs offered by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. Graduates may also apply for credit entry into the Kaplan Business School's Master of Business Administration or a related graduate degree at another Australian higher education provider.

Study information

Further information

International students are required to undertake a full time study workload.

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