Master of Professional Accounting
Master
In Southport (Australia)
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 23,680
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Southport (Australia)
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is designed for non-accounting business professionals seeking a career change, or for those already working in the accounting and finance industry who need a recognised accounting qualification.
The course is designed to enhance a student’s ability to manage complex accounting and business issues, and provides expertise in financial management, accounting information systems, financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance and contemporary accounting standards and research.
Graduates have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate an organisation's complex financial information to its stakeholders.
Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Career opportunities
The global accounting profession has high employment demand, offering MPA graduates the opportunity to seek employment in a range of industries in Australia and abroad. Graduates of the MPA are equipped to work in business, government and not-for-profit organisations in finance and management positions. Management roles and activities undertaken by graduates include developing financial plans, preparing and certifying financial reports, conducting audits, advising company directors, shareholders and clients.
Professional recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA).
Graduates may also be eligible to apply for admission to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Major areas of study
The MPA comprises a core sequence of units that meet the professional accounting educational requirements and includes study in the following areas: business accounting, accounting information systems, financial reporting, management accounting, finance, accounting theory and research.
Students also study advanced topics in accounting such as taxation law and practice, auditing and assurance and...
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Subjects
- Credit
- Financial
- Financial Training
- MPA
- Finance
- Accountants
- IT Auditing
- Auditing
- Systems
- Financial Reporting
- Information Systems
- Accredited
- Communication Training
- University
- International
- Accounting and Finance
- Access
- Management Accounting
- Corporate Governance
- Taxation Law
- Law
- Taxation
- Public
- Business Accounting
- Governance
- CPA
- IT Law
- Industry
Course programme
Master of Professional Accounting
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 23,680