Master of Commerce (Accounting) by coursework M.CA - cwk
2008

Program Outline

The Master of Commerce (Accounting) is designed to offer knowledge and skills in accounting and related fields. It enables candidates possessing undergraduate degrees in non-accounting disciplines to move into careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management and business advisory services in public practice, industry or government.

For candidates with a recognised degree in accounting, advanced level courses are offered within this specialisation to provide greater depth in the study of accounting and add perspectives in knowledge management, public sector management, financial management or research.

Related Programs

• Master of Commerce
• Master of Commerce (Applied Finance)
• Master of Commerce (Marketing)
• Master of Commerce (Performance Management)

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
Prerequisites:	Degree
How to apply:	Apply online via SATAC's GradStart Website anytime after 5th May 08
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $18,540
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Foundation courses (12 units)
ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) ECON 7200: Economic Principles (M) CORPFIN 7005: Principles of Finance (M) COMMERCE 7033: Quantitative Methods (M)
Accounting courses (21 units)
ACCTING 7009: Auditing and Assurance Services (M)* COMMERCE 7021: Commercial Law and Information Systems (M) ACCTING 7014: Management Accounting (M) COMMLAW 7011: Corporate Law (M) ACCTING 7020: Intermediate Financial Reporting (M) ACCTING 7023: Advanced Financial Accounting (M) COMMLAW 7013: Income Taxation (M)* *All of the above accounting courses must be undertaken to meet ICAA requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk may be replaced with one accounting elective and one non-accounting elective if students wish to meet CPA Australia requirements only. Read more below about Professional Accreditation.
Elective course (3 units)
Students choose from a list of commerce courses* *Unless exempted, all international students are required to undertake COMMERCE 7041: Business Communications (M) which will be presented in lieu of an elective.
Advanced Level Accounting Courses
Candidates who have a recognised accounting degree will choose from the courses listed below. This arrangement will apply to candidates who have previously graduated with an accredited accounting degree from an Australian University and has gained CPA Associate Membership. Eligible graduates may be able to complete the Master of Commerce (Accounting) in one year. COMMERCE 7036: Knowledge Management and Measurement (M) ACCTING 7018: Public Sector and Not-for-Profit Accountability (M) ACCTING 7017: Financial Statement Analysis (M) ACCTING 7015: Advanced Financial Reporting (M) COMMLAW 7016: Business Taxation and GST (M)

Career Opportunities

Graduate Attributes

School of Commerce Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Commerce (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.

Useful Links

• Business and Law Postgraduate Program Information Leaflet
• School of Commerce
• Faculty of the Professions

Program Rules

School of Commerce Program Rules