Master of Professional Accounting
| Official Abbreviation | MPA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overview | This award is a conversion course that will enable students to gain professional qualifications in accounting. The course is open to graduates but non graduates may enter following successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting with a grade point average of five. The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, finance, tax and company law and auditing. On successful completion graduates can apply for Associate Membership of the Professional Accounting Organisations. The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants. |
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| Intensive Schools | Optional weekend schools are available for some units. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. A candidate shall: (a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; or (b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or any graduate certificate as approved by the course coordinator; or (c) have completed the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or any graduate diploma as approved by the course coordinator. 2. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the Program Director on the prescribed form. 3. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school. |
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| Additional Requirements | Applicants will need to supply: Certified Copies of academic transcripts Certified Copies of evidence of identification Evidence of English Language Proficiency if applicable. |
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| Career Opportunities | Students who complete this award will be eligible for Associate membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) or the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). They can then pursue full professional status with the organisation of their choice. |
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| Double Degree Opportunities | Contact the GSB to discuss options. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree. |
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| Fast Track | The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods within the calendar year. Trimesters run from late January to April; mid May to late August and beginning of September to mid-December. |
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| Other Benefits | This is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. A candidate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; or
(b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or any graduate certificate as approved by the course coordinator; or
(c) have completed the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or any graduate diploma as approved by the course coordinator.
2. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the Program Director on the prescribed form.
3. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school.
Advanced Standing
1. At the discretion of the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for:
(a) up to 36 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program and, if the candidate does not have a first degree; provided a minimum of Credit grade average is achieved in such units to the value of 24 credit points; or
(b) up to 36 credit points on the basis of postgraduate units that have not been counted towards any qualification provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program; or
(c) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning or work experience which the school considers equivalent to units prescribed for the course work program; or
(d) up to 24 credit points for units completed towards the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or an appropriate Graduate Certificate and, if the candidate does not have a first degree, provided a minimum of Credit grade average is achieved in these units.
2. At the discretion of the school and on the recommendation of the course coordinator, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for up to 48 credit points for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or equivalent at this University and not otherwise counted towards the Master of Professional Accounting.
Period of Candidature
1. The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to five years as a part-time candidate.
There will be three 15-week trimesters in each calendar year.
2. In exceptional circumstances, the school may on the recommendation of the course coordinator:
(a) grant leave of absence from candidature; or
(b) extend the period of candidature.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points. Except with the permission of the course coordinator, the program of study shall include the following GSB units: GSB 644, 641, 642, 701, 703, 711, 728, 741, 743, 748, 749, 750.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 72 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Professional Accounting.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting on completion of 24 credit points.
Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of Professional Accounting must re-apply for admission.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting on completion of 48 credit points. Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of Professional Accounting must re-apply for admission.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.