307980 v.1 Master of Advanced Accounting
MAdvAcc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 049884K
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
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.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Unit exemptions up to 150 credits may be granted for optional units on the successful completion of professional accounting examinations approved by the School of Accounting.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is of 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 - 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 vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 306966 | v.1 | Accounting (Business and Society) 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307977 | v.1 | Accounting (Information Systems) 572 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5942 | v.6 | * | Accounting (Advanced Company) 563 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | |||||
| 5944 | v.7 | # | Auditing (Issues) 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | |||||
| 5240 | v.8 | + | Accounting (Managerial) 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 307978 | v.1 | Accounting (Statement Analysis) 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5243 | v.8 | * | Accounting (Financial Issues) 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | |||||
| 307975 | v.1 | # | Accounting (Advanced Auditing) 576 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | |||||
| 5241 | v.10 | + | Accounting (Managerial) 566 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 5789 | v.10 | Accounting (Governance and Ethics) 564 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 5245 | v.6 | Accounting Project 590 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 5251 | v.11 | Auditing (Information Systems) 568 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5706 | v.7 | Accounting (Public Sector) 567 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10964 | v.4 | Taxation (International) 547 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12284 | v.3 | Regional Study Tour 670 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12753 | v.3 | Finance (International) 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307979 | v.1 | Accounting (Technology and Computer Applications) 574 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Specialisation units for Auditing | ||||
| * | Specialisation units for Financial Accounting | ||||
| + | Specialisation units for Managerial Accounting | ||||
| NB | In consultation with the Course Coordinator students must choose an area of specialisation. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J