307980 v.1 Master of Advanced Accounting

Introduction

This course is designed for those wanting to develop advanced accounting skills to assist in providing high level advice to management and governing bodies. It examines advanced accounting and auditing issues and assists in developing potential in real work situations. Participants are encouraged to apply and test these ideas in the workplace, and evaluate them in light of individual experience.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisties

This degree is available to applicants who have an Australian recognized bachelor degree majoring in accounting. Selection, which is competitve, will be based on a range of information including grades achieved in previous study, referee reports and relevance of work experience. Interviews may also be required. In addition, you must meet Curtin's English competency standards.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Unit exemptions of up to 100 credits may be granted for optional units (four units) on the successful completion of professional accounting examinations approved by the School of Accounting.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

In the six core units, students will explore topics in the areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, governance and auditing. Optional units are available in the areas of information systems auditing and international aspects of accounting, taxation and finance.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment with organisations, both in the private and public sectors, and accounting firms.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.