Master of Professional Accounting
This course will provide students with comprehensive knowledge in accounting theory and practice that is recognised by professional bodies.
OVERVIEW
CRICOS code 085211G
Duration (Full Time) 2 Years
Course Fees
Intake Dates March, July, November Students Only available to international students
Faculty Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability
Campus Melbourne, Sydney
Entry Requirements
English Language Requirement
Overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Academic Entry Requirements
Completion of an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline or equivalent.
This program is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline who are looking for a career in professional accounting. It can also meet the needs of people who have significant experience working in accounting and who now wish to increase their knowledge, skills, and recognition and employment options by having a high-level qualification in this area.
COURSE OUTLINE
Let our experienced lecturers help invigorate your career with new skills and knowledge. If you don’t already have a formal accounting qualification and you’re ready to break into this thriving field, our Master of Professional Accounting is the perfect place to start. It is a particularly attractive choice for those seeking practical accreditation on top of their existing tertiary education.
Accounting, finance and economics are about more than just looking at numbers. Our Master of Professional Accounting will provide you with a fresh perspective in using this information to provide expert advice and positively impact the lives of people around the world.
You will develop a comprehensive knowledge in key areas such as financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and budgeting. You’ll also learn the legal ins and outs of associated compliance and performance requirements to ensure statutory and strategic governance.
Our course will provide you with a comprehensive program of study in accounting theory and practice that is recognised by the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant.
As the next generation of professional accountants, you’ll be at the forefront of a changing business environment focusing less about profits, and more on caring for the world we live in: from quantifying the financial benefits of sustainable, fair trade business practices; to providing evidence-based solutions to emerging issues and business challenges.
Career opportunities
- Banker
- Taxation accountant
- Corporate finance
- Professional accountant
- Forensic Accountant
- Stockbroker
- Financial analyst
Professional Recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant.
Sample Study Program*
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
- Accounting Concepts and Practices
- Research and Statistical Methods for Business
- Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants
- Corporate Accounting
- Business Economics
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Law
2
- Financial Accounting
- Business, Society and the Planet
- Auditing and Assurance Services
- Elective
- Financial Management
- Elective
- Taxation, Law and Practice
- Elective
* This is sample structures only. Please refer to course offerings for more detail.
* Unit offering may change during semester subject to staff availability.
CONTACT HOURS
12-16 hours per week
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
International students wishing to apply for credit exemption are required to indicate on the application form that you they wish to be considered for credit exemption and provide a syllabus of their previous studies with their application for the course. Applications will then be assessed for eligibility for credit exemption into the FedUni course. Not all courses offer credit exemption.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it’s important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that’s ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying with us webpage.
Look for further information on the course through FedUni Course Finder: https://study.federation.edu.au/
FedUni CRICOS Code 00103D | ATMC CRICOS Code 03013D