Course Information

Master of Professional Accounting

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : 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 Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

This course has been Accredited by: CPA Australia.

This course has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Students completing this course can access Associate level membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.

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

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

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

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Nirosha Dilhani KAPU ARACHCHILAGE

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACC6010Accounting 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

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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Course Information

Master of Professional Accounting

Effective from 01-JUL-2021 : 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 Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

This course has been Accredited by: CPA Australia.

This course has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Students completing this course can access Associate level membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.

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

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Applicants with an Accounting undergraduate degree from an Australian institution should not apply. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Accounting may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Course Duration

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

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Nirosha Dilhani KAPU ARACHCHILAGE

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACC6010Accounting 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

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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