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Course snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience, students may be able to complete their degree in a shorter duration than indicated. -
Location
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Placements
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ATAR
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Inherent Requirements
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MPA (16 unit)
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Course code
1207045
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Accountants are vital to the operation and success of businesses and organisations at all levels and, not surprisingly, there is high demand for skilled accountants worldwide.
This CPA Australia and CA ANZ accredited course is designed for business professionals who are pursuing a career change as an accountant. It will also suit those already in the industry who need a recognised accounting qualification.
You'll become adept in complex accounting and business issues, and grow your expertise in financial management, accounting information systems, financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance and contemporary accounting standards and research.
Graduates are equipped to work in business, government and not-for-profit organisations in accounting, financial services and management positions. Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study.
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Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Critically evaluate challenging interpersonal, organisational and governance issues in terms of their ethical implications. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour. |
Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Prepare and deliver advanced discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally in a business or public context on complex issues. Prepare and deliver advanced written communications of justified advice for a business context and general public on complex issues. Critically analyse leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Critically reflect on self and team regarding participation and performance. |
Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline. |
The MPA comprises a core sequence of units that meet the professional accounting educational requirements and includes study in the following areas: business accounting, accounting information systems, financial reporting, management accounting, economics, quantitative analysis, company and commercial law, finance, accounting, theory and research.
Students also study advanced topics in accounting such as taxation law and practice, auditing and assurance and corporate governance. Management skills are also honed through study of communications and a number of electives. A key feature of the MPA program is the opportunity to undertake a double-weighted industry research project that students can apply to their current or future workplace.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Master of Professional Accounting fulfils the academic pre-requisites for registration as a professional accountant in Australia and is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
Graduates may also be eligible to apply for admission to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
- Applicants for admission to candidature in the Master of Professional Accounting may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
- With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Master of Professional Accounting students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:
- 13 core units (168 credit points), and
- 2 equivalent elective units (24 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units.
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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| ISYS5004 | Accounting Information Systems and Processes |
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| LEGL5001 | Legal Studies |
Session2
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| ACCT6002 | Managerial Accounting |
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| ECON5001 | Economics and Quantitative Analysis |
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| ACCT6005 | Taxation Law and Practice |
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Year 2, Session 1 |
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Year 2, Session 3 |
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| ACCT6003 | Professional Auditing |
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| ACCT6002 | Managerial Accounting |
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| ACCT6003 | Professional Auditing |
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Year 3, Session 1 |
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| ACCT6015 | Corporate Governance |
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| ACCT6006 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory |
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Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
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| ACCT5001 | Business Accounting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT6002 | Managerial Accounting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACCT6004 | Finance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISYS5004 | Accounting Information Systems and Processes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACCT6006 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECON5001 | Economics and Quantitative Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL5001 | Legal Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACCT6003 | Professional Auditing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACCT6005 | Taxation Law and Practice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACCT6015 | Corporate Governance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN7003 | Industry Research Project | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN5003 | Management Communication | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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