Course Information

Master of Professional Accounting

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code L97

This coursework Masters is designed to provide an opportunity for graduates whose first degree is in a discipline other than accounting to undertake major studies in accounting and law, leading to the acquisition of accounting skills and knowledge, and fulfilment of the entry requirements of the accounting professional bodies.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

This course has been Accredited by: CPA Australia.

This course has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

This course has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Registration

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the CPA Australia. Registration with the CPA Australia is required to practice in the profession.

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Registration with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is required to practice in the profession.

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an approved undergraduate degree in a discipline other than accounting from a recognised Australian institution. Alternatively applicants can have an approved undergraduate degree from a non-Australian institution recognised under NOOSR guidelines as equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Part Time, Full Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACC6010 *Accounting Concepts and Applications20
ECF6102Quantitative Skills for Business20
LAW6501Principles of Contract and Corporate Law in Business20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACC6015Corporate Accounting and Reporting20
ACC6020Accounting for Managerial Planning and Control20
ECF6110Business Finance20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6105Economic Analysis for Business20
ACC6025Accounting Theory, Research and Practice20
LAW6300Principles of Taxation Law20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACC6030Auditing and Assurance Services20
ACC6035Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Accounting20
ACC6040Integrated Accounting Projects20

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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