Master of Professional Accounting
Fast track your career in accounting
Modern economies depend on good accounting. We need experts who understand and can explain financial and social business environment to others.
Our Master of Professional Accounting offers an intensive 1.5-year path to careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advising.
What will you do?
- Learn the fundamentals of financial and management accounting.
- Study advanced accounting concepts and analytical techniques.
- Take courses in taxation and auditing.
- Explore relevant business areas such as economics, finance, information systems and business law.
- Consider the role of technology and ways to build positive client relationships.
Where could it take you?
Accounting graduates are always in demand and enjoy both stability and variety. Due to changes in reporting practices, career opportunities are increasing across public and private sectors. You might work with a charity, in education or for the government. Perhaps you’ll become chief financial officer at a company or manage budgets in the sporting world. You could even unmask financial deceptions as a forensic accountant.
Our Master of Professional Accounting satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA 最新糖心Vlog, and Chartered Accountants 最新糖心Vlog and New Zealand.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM152 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Bachelor degree or equivalent. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
最新糖心Vlogn Full-fee place: $41,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an 最新糖心Vlogn full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in:
- accounting, including specialised fields such as taxation, auditing management accounting and accounting systems
- financial management
- auditing and business advisory services
- public practice
- industry or government.
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
The Master of Professional Accounting satisfies the academic requirements for associate membership to CPA 最新糖心Vlog and Chartered Accountants 最新糖心Vlog and New Zealand.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Accountant; Auditor; Business Analyst; Business Consultant; Business Management; Finance Manager; Financial Services Officer; Forensic Accountant; Taxation Officer
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
To qualify for the degree of Master of Professional Accounting, a candidate must present the following:
| 12 units of foundation courses as prescribed |
| ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods CORPFIN 7005: Principles of Finance CORPFIN 7033: Quantitative Methods ECON 7200: Economic Principles |
| Plus 21 units of accounting courses |
| ACCTING 7020: Intermediate Financial Reporting ACCTING 7023: Advanced Financial Accounting ACCTING 7014: Management Accounting ACCTING 7026: Accounting Systems and Processes COMMLAW 7012: Business and Corporations Law ACCTING 7009: Auditing and Assurance Services COMMLAW 7013: Income Taxation |
| Plus elective courses to the value of 3 units |
| Advanced accounting courses COMMLAW 7016: Business Taxation and GST ACCTFIN 7017: Financial Statement Analysis |
Assessment
May include, but not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024