Master of Accounting

This program aims to develop internationally focused graduates who are working in a field that requires specialised knowledge in accounting. The course is designed for students who already have an undergraduate degree in accounting and provides tuition for subjects in the CPA Program offered by CPA Australia. Students can choose to enrol in the CPA Program subjects with CPA Australia concurrently with the CPA units offered in this course. Students who choose to enrol in the CPA Program offered by CPA Australia will require an accredited undergraduate degree in accounting for Associate Member of CPA Australia, and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they meet the CPA Associate membership eligibility criteria with their undergraduate accounting qualification.

Please note:
To become a CPA, students must enrol for and sit the CPA Program exams administered by CPA Australia and meet all the requirements of the CPA Program as set by CPA Australia. Students are responsible for all CPA Program fees including CPA subject exam fees.

What you'll learn

• apply principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, governance and auditing to grasp theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. Extend knowledge base with research and application of business research methods.
• apply critical and analytical thinking to develop innovative solutions to complex problems in relevant business fields.
• locate, extract and critically appraise information from a range of sources and effectively communicate it using structured financial or other appropriate language to a professional audience for a range of purposes.
• develop ongoing professional, self-directed and reflective education relating to developments and changes in the information requirements of a global financial system that is multi-perspective in nature, and apply international financial reporting standards.
• recognise that cultural practices and differences impact upon commercial endeavours and interpersonal relations. Work effectively in multicultural team environments.
• exhibit professional and ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities demonstrating leadership, collaborative and independent qualities when required, in compliance with appropriate legislation and protocols.