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Master of Professional Accounting
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
The course is designed to offer knowledge and skills in accounting and related fields. It will enable candidates possessing undergraduate degrees in non-accounting disciplines to move into careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advisory services in public practice, industry or government. Recent developments in reporting practices have presented increasing career opportunities in public and private sector entities.
Completion of the program will enable the candidate to be eligible to apply for Associate membership with the CPA Australia.
- Program Structure
Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses and seven accounting courses. The remaining course will be chosen from a number of electives, depending on the student's main specialisation.
- Assessment
May include, but not limited to: Examinations, Group Assignments, Individual Assignments, Consulting Projects, Presentations, Quizzes, Tests, Tutorial Work as prescribed within each course.
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $21,000Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Successful completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a credit average; or a completed Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Adelaide.How to Apply
International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $30,500 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 072988K Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent with a credit average.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $30,500 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
To qualify for the degree of Master of Professional Accounting, a candidate must present the following: A) 12 Units of Foundation courses as prescribed: ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) 3 CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M) 3 COMMERCE 7033 Quantitative Methods (M) 3 ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 B) 18 units of Professional Accounting courses to be chosen from the following courses: ACCTING 7014 Management Accounting (M) 3 ACCTING 7020 Intermediate Financial Reporting (M) 3 ACCTING 7023 Advanced Financial Accounting (M) 3 COMMERCE 7021 Commercial Law and Information Systems (M) 3 COMMLAW 7011 Corporate Law (M) 3 ACCTING 7009 Auditing and Assurance Services (M)* COMMLAW 7013 Income Taxation (M)* 3 * All seven courses above must be presented for eligibility to the CA Program. The two starred courses are not required for eligibility for the CPA Program and can be replaced with electives, of which at least one must be from the list of (advanced) Accounting courses in 4.1.4 below or, such courses as approved by the Head of Faculty C) Advanced Accounting Courses ACCTING 7018 Public Sector and Not For Profit Accountability (M 3 COMMERCE 7036 Knowledge Management and Measurement (M) 3 COMMLAW 7016 Business Taxation and GST (M) 3 CORPFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis (M) 3 OR 6 units chosen from 4.6.2 from the Master of Commerce 6 Note: Unless exempted, all international students are required to undertake a specialist course COMMERCE 7041 Business Communications (M). This course may be presented in lieu of an elective. - Career Opportunities
On completion of this program you will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in accounting including specialised fields such as taxation, auditing management accounting and accounting systems, financial management, auditing and business advisory services in public practice, industry or government.
- Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
The University's business programs have been awarded a five year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/
AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business schools.
This means the University of Adelaide's Business Degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates.
The Master of Professional Accounting satisfies the academic requirements for associate membership to the CPA program of CPA Australia. In addition, graduates would also fulfil the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia by including appropriate courses.
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Last updated: Thursday, 4 Apr 2013
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