306363 v.4 Master of Professional Accounting
MPAcc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043320F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
2 Years
Introduction
Designed for those working or seeking to work in a field that requires specalised knowledge in accounting. It provides advanced theoretical and applied studies in professional accounting, and helps those interested in pursuing a career in professional accounting and related fields.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree, a graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Organisation
Students select graduate optional units in consultation with the course coordinator.
Professional Recognition
Students completing the course will satisfy the educational requirements for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the CPA Australia.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Other CRICOS Codes
Codes for Sydney - 055204M (78 weeks), 055201C (104 weeks).
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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11941 | v.3 | Managerial Accounting 530 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306362 | v.2 | Quantitative Methods for Accounting 516 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312348 | v.2 | Financial Accounting 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312349 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11945 | v.5 | Taxation 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11947 | v.2 | Auditing 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.4 | Finance Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312350 | v.2 | Corporate Accounting Issues 521 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11942 | v.3 | Accounting Information Systems 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302130 | v.4 | Accounting Theories and Issues 522 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307795 | v.2 | Economic Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5707 | v.7 | International Accounting 514 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12453 | v.4 | Taxation of Capital Gains 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 306536 | v.2 | GST and Indirect Taxation 532 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12466 | v.3 | Analysis of Financial Statements 525 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302123 | v.3 | Accounting and Electronic Commerce 524 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302609 | v.3 | Accounting Computer Packages 505 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Sydney Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Sydney Campus | Trimester 2A | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Sydney Campus | Trimester 3A | 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.
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