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Master of Professional Accounting

Why study the Master of Professional Accounting at UNE?

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. 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 Institute of Public Accountants.

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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 Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). They can then pursue full professional status with the organisation of their choice.

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Degree Snapshot

DURATION

Up to 18 Trimesters Part-time
1.5 Years Full-time

FEES

Full Fee
International

2013 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus

ISBT Sydney

ISBT Semester 1, On Campus
ISBT Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT Summer, On Campus

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Domestic Students

All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business

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International Students

All International students should apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. Please note UNE is no longer accepting new student applications for enrolment at ISBT Sydney.
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CRICOS Code: 062421K
Official Abbreviation MPA
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 1 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Summer On Campus
Course Duration
  • Up to 18 Trimesters Part-time
  • 1.5 Years Full-time
Fees Full Fee / International
Total Credit Points 72
Benefits

The distance education model run by the Graduate School of Business encourages students to apply learning immediately.

This is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.

How to apply

All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business

For more information, click here

All International students should apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. Please note UNE is no longer accepting new student applications for enrolment at ISBT Sydney.

For more information, click here

Intensive Schools

Optional weekend schools are available for some units.

Entry Requirements

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.

Additional Requirements

The following documentation must be included with your online application:

Certified or notarised copy of your Identification (eg: passport)

Certified or notarised copies of academic records

A personal Statement covering areas such as:

Your most significant experiences or achievements to date;

Your long-term objectives and your expectations of this degree in fulfilling these

objectives;

Where you see yourself five years from now;

Any other information you consider relevant to your admission.

* Evidence of English Language Proficiency if previous studies were not in English

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.

The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50% of a program.

Fast Track

The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods.

Academic Colours

Spectrum Orange (BCC 57)

Further Information

You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE

These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Master of Professional Accounting in 2013.

Admission to Candidature

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.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.

The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50 percent of a program.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to 18 trimesters as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure Credit Points
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.

Articulated Award

Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting on completion of 24 credit points and continue with the Master of Professional Accounting subject to completing within their period of candidature.
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting on completion of 48 credit points and continue with the Master of Professional Accounting subject to completing within their period of candidature.

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.
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.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Master of Professional Accounting must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Master of Professional Accounting.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.

Course Aims The course aims are currently unavailable.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an effective command of specialist knowledge of the accounting discipline, suitable for continuing advanced professional practice in the accounting field;
  2. communicate extensively to a range of stakeholders using appropriate and diverse written, verbal, numerical, statistical, graphical and visual methods to both communicate technical information as well as build rapport with clients, colleagues and others, whilst recognising the particular importance of the issues of disclosure of adequate information and reporting and transparency in the accounting profession;
  3. demonstrate an awareness of the global perspectives of and international developments within the accounting discipline, including international regulatory frameworks in the accounting and auditing areas;
  4. demonstrate the ability to identify accounting and finance issues and problems and to collect, organise, analyse, present and evaluate relevant information using appropriate technology, formats, methods and techniques for the accounting discipline, both in domestic and international contexts;
  5. engage in self-directed learning in the workforce or through further study with personal strategies for lifelong professional development and learning to acquire knowledge for multi-dimensional strategic thinking. Graduates will pursue learning both independently and cooperatively, and this continual development will enable them to respond appropriately to complex, unfamiliar and unexpected challenges in the ever-changing business environment. Graduates will also become familiar with the value systems and cultural perspectives of fellow students;
  6. explore and demonstrate an ability to explain and apply traditional accounting and finance standards at an advanced level, using advanced methods and sophisticated techniques in a variety of contexts, to identify problems and issues, formulate solutions and monitor their effectiveness within the professional area of accounting, both independently or as a member of a group;
  7. demonstrate an understanding of the nature and importance of the integrity and professional ethics required in the accounting discipline, including an awareness of relevant professional codes of conduct, strategies to identify and deal with unethical behaviour and of their professional responsibility towards clients and the community as a whole; and
  8. work in a team or collaboratively work within a multidisciplinary group to achieve common goals and to solve problems, to contribute specialist knowledge as required, to take responsibility and initiative to contribute to group performance and to lead where appropriate. Graduates also become aware of the multicultural environment, acting with dignity and showing respect to the fellow members of the group.
Graduate Attributes
Knowledge of a Discipline
Demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge based on the highest standards of academic scholarship, apply knowledge at an advanced level in professional contexts or to solve problems, demonstrate awareness of the historical development of the discipline and its methods, recognise the relationship between the practice of the discipline in Australia and its practice in other countries.
Communication Skills
Communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms; use numerical, graphical, visual and statistical forms of communication competently where applicable; appreciate the diversity of communication styles employed by individuals from different national and cultural backgrounds; use the medium and form of communication (including electronic) appropriate for a given situation; present well reasoned arguments.
Global Perspectives
Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of their discipline and professional area; function in a multicultural or global context.
Information Literacy
Recognise the need for information and the nature and extent of information needed; find information effectively and efficiently; critically evaluate information and the search process; manage information collected or generated; use information to construct new concepts or create new understandings; use information with understanding and acknowledge cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social issues surrounding its use; acquire, organise and present information using technology.
Life-Long Learning
Reflect on limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge; identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; practice intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; learn both independently and co-operatively; learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations; recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings.
Problem Solving
Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; identify critical issues in the discipline or professional area; conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions that are appropriate to the national or cultural context of the problem; collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
Social Responsibility
Demonstrate ethical action and social responsibility in their personal, professional and community lives; demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others; acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions; appreciate the impact of social change; recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area; understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions; appreciate the importance of sustainable development; appreciate Indigenous culture and history; identify occupational risk and apply duty of care principles.
Team Work
Work collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems; appreciate the different approaches that different cultures have to collaborative work; take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks; take initiative and lead others; operate in a range of supportive roles within teams; negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others; evaluate team performance.
 

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