Master of Professional Accounting

Summary

The Master of Professional Accounting is a conversion taught master's qualification that provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a highly effective accountant in both domestic and international organisations. Through applied research, you will gain an understanding of the theoretical considerations facing the Accounting profession, while developing the confidence to challenge existing practices, and develop innovative new ways to solve issues in the field.

The qualification is aligned with professional accounting bodies in the industry (such as the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia), and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)), allowing graduates to gain provisional membership.

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is also part of the Business Taught Masters programme, providing opportunities to pursue new career pathway options. Students with a background in any discipline may apply and no prior experience in Commerce or Accounting is required.

Why study a Master of Professional Accounting at UC?

During the Master of Professional Accounting you will:

• Undertake applied independent research to expand your understanding of the Accounting profession.
• Develop critical thinking skills in and around Accounting and Business.
• Align yourself with professional Accounting bodies, in preparation for a career in Accounting.

Subjects and Courses

• MBAZ601 Accounting for Managers
• MBAZ602 Business Economics
• MBAZ603 Managerial Finance
• MBAZ605 Business Law
• MBIS601 Management of Information Systems
• MPAC601 Professional Accounting Principles
• MPAC602 Advanced Professional Accounting Principles
• MPAC605 Taxation
• MPAC608 Auditing
• MPAC612 Financial Accounting and Reporting
• MPAC613 Strategic Management Accounting
• MPAC648 Methodological and Empirical Aspects of Financial Accounting Research