Master of Practising Accounting by coursework MPracAcc

• Important information
• General
• Course objectives
• Entrance requirements
• Mode of offering
• Credit for work done previously
• Professional recognition
• Course structure
• Progression to further studies

Important information

Course code: 0790

Course director: Mr Lawrence Webb

General

This masters degree is designed to enable students possessing bachelor degrees in disciplines other than accounting to develop their skills and knowledge of accounting and is suitable for those who wish to work in public practice, industry or academia.

The course, which is recognised by the professional accounting bodies, enables graduates to affiliate with the professional body of their choice.

The course will encompass studies in financial and managerial accounting, taxation, law, auditing and electives chosen from subjects offered in the Master of Business (Accounting).

Course objectives

The Master of Practising Accounting program aims to develop and enhance students' knowledge and skills of accounting and related fields. The objective of this intensive study program is to offer graduates from non-accounting disciplines the opportunity to develop their knowledge of accounting and business-related disciplines.

Entrance requirements

Applicants require a pass degree in a non-accounting discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Mode of offering

Classes are offered at the Caulfield campus in two block teaching sessions Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6-10 pm and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of five credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Professional recognition

Completion of this course will enable graduates to meet the academic requirements for admission to the CPA program of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and the professional year program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Course structure

• ACC9020 Business law
• ACC9500 Introductory accounting and financial information systems I
• ACC9510 Quantitative methods in accounting
• ACC9521 Introductory accounting and financial systems II
• ACC9530 Economics
• ACC9541 Company and commercial law
• ACC9601 Financial accounting I
• ACC9611 Managerial accounting I
• ACC9621 Auditing
• ACC9631 Financial accounting II
• ACC9641 Business finance
• ACC9651 Taxation law and practice

• ACC5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
• ACC5110 Advanced information systems
• ACC5120 Advanced auditing and professional practice
• ACC5130 Financial statement analysis
• ACC5140 International finance
• ACC5150 Financial reporting issues

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Master of Practising Accounting with an average grade of credit or above may apply for admission to the Master of Business (Accounting).

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