Master of Professional Accounting - 2018

This course is designed for students who wish to meet the academic requirements for admission as an associate member of both CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants in Australia, or entry into the Chartered Accountants' Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia. Students in this course have the opportunity to develop their practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in accounting and related business areas to a master's level.

Double degrees

The Master of Professional Accounting can be taken in combination with the following course:

• Master of Business Law

These course outcomes are aligned the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will:

1. be critical and creative scholars who:
   • produce innovative solutions to problems
   • apply research skills to business challenges
   • communicate effectively and perceptively
2. be responsible and effective global citizens who:
   • engage in an internationalised world
   • exhibit cross-cultural competence
   • demonstrate ethical values
3. have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve
4. demonstrate a mastery of professional accounting and be able to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in applied accounting situations.

This degree is accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (https://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/graduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Advanced preparatory studies, Part B. Mastery knowledge and Part C. Application studies. All students complete Parts A, B and C.

Part A. Advanced preparatory studies

These units will equip you with business foundation skills and knowledge, examining accounting, law, economics and statistics. These units allow you to consolidate foundation knowledge for further professional accounting studies.

Part B. Mastery knowledge

These units will develop your capacity as a critical accounting professional able to apply your knowledge of a specialisation to provide discipline-based solutions to professional accounting environments.

Part C. Application studies

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development and give you the skills to practice effectively as an accountant.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Advanced preparatory studies (24 points), Part B. Mastery knowledge (60 points) and Part C. Application studies (12 points).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/maps/map-b6011.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Advanced preparatory studies (24 points)

Students complete:

• ACF5950 Introductory accounting
• BTF5903 Law and business decisions
• ECF5953 Economics
• ETF5900 Business statistics

Part B. Mastery knowledge (60 points)

Students complete:

a. Nine units (54 points):

• ACF5100 Strategic management accounting
• ACF5904 Accounting information systems
• ACF5953 Financial accounting
• ACF5955 Management accounting
• ACF5956 Advanced financial accounting
• ACF5957 Auditing and assurance
• BFF5954 Business finance
• BTF5501 Corporations law
• BTF5965 Taxation law

b. A capstone experience, being one unit (6 point minimum) from the following:

• ACF5510 Integrated accounting
• ACX5951 International study program in accounting
• BEX5001 Industry placement
• BEX5012 Industry placement (12 points)*

* As this is a 12-point unit, students who complete this unit as their capstone experience will only need to complete one unit (6 points) for Part C.

Part C. Application studies (12 points)

Students complete two units (12 points) of electives from the following list providing they have met the pre-requisites:**

• ACF5080 Management control systems
• ACF5120 Forensic accounting and fraud examination
• ACF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• ACF5150 Financial reporting issues
• ACF5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises
• ACF5350 Applied contemporary accounting
• ACF5510 Integrated accounting
• ACX5951 International study program in accounting
• BEX5001 Industry placement
• BEX5012 Industry placement (12 points)
• BFF5021 Case studies in risk management
• BFF5230 Global financial markets
• BFF5250 Corporate treasury management
• BFF5902 Introduction to risk principles
• BFF5915 Options, futures and risk management
• BFF5935Not offered in 2018 Portfolio management theory

** Students wishing to enrol in electives from outside this list need to obtain approval from the course coordinator.

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in the master's course:

• Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above
• Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above.