Master of Professional Accounting
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2010 |
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Sydney, Melbourne |
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February, July, November |
| Normal Course Duration: |
2 years / 12 subjects
(or 1 year / 8 subjects if you complete the Graduate Diploma of Accounting) |
About the course
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia. This degree opens the way to a range of desirable careers in areas such as public practice, commerce, industry, government, semi-government organisations and accounting education.
It will provide technical and theoretical knowledge of accounting and related disciplines. Students will learn about accounting as well as communication skills, computer applications and business ethics.
There are 2 strands of the Master of Professional Accounting:
- Master of Professional Accounting - 2 years/12 subjects: for applicants with an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
- Master of Professional Accounting - 1 year/8 subjects: for applicants who have completed the
Graduate Diploma of Accounting.
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Applicants don't need an accounting qualification to enrol
The Master of Professional Accounting is perfect if you are looking for a career change. It provides a generalised professional accounting education to graduates of non-accounting disciplines, and was designed to satisfy the academic requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia. The degree will prepare you to:
- Undertake and evaluate the conceptual basis of accounting.
- Understand, evaluate and apply the principles of current accounting practice.
- Recognise and analyse the impact of the business environment on accounting theory and its application, including the regulatory requirements controlling the accounting process.
- Understand and be able to apply principles and analytical techniques from economics, commercial law, business communications and quantitative methods in the accounting context.
Admission requirements
Applicants for direct entry to the 12 subject Master of Professional Accounting are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent.
Applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree but have lower level qualifications (such as a two-year Advanced Diploma, an Associate Degree or three-year diploma from China) must successfully complete eight subjects of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting prior to admission to the MPA with advanced standing. These students will then complete a further eight subjects of the MPA.
Students who do not have a bachelor qualification are required to undertake 16 subjects in total to gain recognition by the CPA.
Please also see the CSU Study Centre English proficiency requirements.
Contact a Student Enrolment Advisor if you have any questions. |
Advanced standing
- Have you completed an Australian bachelor level qualification or equivalent in business?
You may be eligible for up to 3 subjects credit into the Master of Professional Accounting.
- Have you completed the Graduate Diploma of Accounting?
You will be awarded credit for the subjects you have completed when you enrol in the Master of Professional Accounting.
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Course structure
Master of Professional Accounting (12 subjects)
You will complete 12 subjects of study, studying three subjects each session.
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Session 1: |
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Accounting Systems and Processes |
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Accounting and Finance |
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Economics for Business |
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Session 2: |
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Financial Accounting |
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Management Accounting for Costs and Control |
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Business and Corporations Law 1 |
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Session 3: |
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Management Accounting for Decisions |
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Financial Accounting 2 |
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Taxation 1 |
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Session 4: |
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Auditing |
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Taxation 2 |
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Current Developments in Accounting Thought |
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Course start dates and fees |
| CRICOS CODE |
Location |
Intake |
2010 fees ($AUD) |
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(per subject) |
(entire course) |
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Sydney, Melbourne |
Feb/Jul/Nov |
$2,252 |
$27,024 |
This course is also offered at our CSU regional campuses. For more detailed course information visit the CSU Online Course Brochure:
Your membership with the CPA or ICAA
Following subjects may qualify you for the membership with the CPA or ICAA.
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Membership of CPA Australia |
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Accounting Systems and Processes |
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Management Accounting for Costs and Control |
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Management Accounting for Decisions |
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Financial Accounting |
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Accounting and Finance |
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Current Developments in Accounting Thought |
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Economics and Business |
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Business and Corporations Law 1 |
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Membership of ICAA |
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Accounting Systems and Processes |
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Auditing |
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Management Accounting for Costs and Control |
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Financial Accounting |
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Accounting and Finance |
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Current Developments in Accounting Thought |
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Taxation 1 |
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Business and Corporations Law 1 |
Need help deciding?
A Student Enrolment Advisor will be in contact within 24 hours (Mon - Fri) to provide you with additional help and information.
Links
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