314704 v.1 Advanced Accounting CPA Australia Extension Major (MCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major is designed for those wanting to develop accounting skills to assist in preparing themselves for professional level examinations for national and international professional bodies. It examines advanced management accounting, financial accounting and auditing issues and assists in developing the investigative and analytical skills of students wanting an international career in accounting.
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistics, law, ethics and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity
2. critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity; develop innovative solutions to user needs for accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information
3. develop innovative processes to locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources
4. relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language
5. use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate
6. utilise the investigation skills developed in the course to undertake self-directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development
7. recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system
8. demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations
9. apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, advising clients, demonstrating leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; work independently or in teams as appropriate to achieve agreed outcomes
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11941 | v.3 | Managerial Accounting 530 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312350 | v.2 | Corporate Accounting Issues 521 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11942 | v.3 | Accounting Information Systems 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306362 | v.2 | Quantitative Methods for Accounting 516 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 312349 | v.2 | Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 5706 | v.8 | Public Sector Accounting 567 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313422 | v.2 | CPA Financial Accounting 546 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314712 | v.1 | Business Research Methods 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5789 | v.12 | CPA Governance and Ethics 564 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307977 | v.2 | Accounting Information Systems 572 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313416 | v.2 | CPA Advanced Audit and Assurance 543 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313419 | v.3 | CPA Strategic Management Accounting 547 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313421 | v.1 | Corporate Reporting 545 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313415 | v.1 | Audit and Assurance 544 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12016 | v.3 | Accounting Research Project 591 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5240 | v.10 | CPA Accounting Capstone 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13319 | v.4 | Strategic Finance 582 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 5751 | v.9 | Advanced Taxation 569 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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