18 monthsProgramme duration
47,200 AUDTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
In this accredited degree, you'll build expertise in existing and emerging accounting information systems and data analytics tools. Investigate the fields underpinning modern accounting, including business law, taxation, finance and economics. Connect with industry and professional accounting bodies during your studies and prepare for career success.
Learn how to solve accounting problems across a diverse variety of business contexts. With lectures delivered by leading academics and guest industry experts, you'll get a well-rounded perspective on contemporary accounting issues – ranging from industry-specific measurement issues to the impact of global harmonisation on financial reporting practices.
La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting is a direct pathway to becoming a qualified professional accountant. If you have limited exposure to accounting or are forging a new path, this degree will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to build your dream career.
You'll learn:
- Accounting principles, information systems and analytics
Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.
- Management accounting
Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
- Financial accounting and reporting
Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios.
- Auditing and assurance
Explore the nature and purpose of auditing and assurance. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.
- Taxation
Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
In this accredited degree, you'll build expertise in existing and emerging accounting information systems and data analytics tools. Investigate the fields underpinning modern accounting, including business law, taxation, finance and economics. Connect with industry and professional accounting bodies during your studies and prepare for career success.
Learn how to solve accounting problems across a diverse variety of business contexts. With lectures delivered by leading academics and guest industry experts, you'll get a well-rounded perspective on contemporary accounting issues – ranging from industry-specific measurement issues to the impact of global harmonisation on financial reporting practices.
La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting is a direct pathway to becoming a qualified professional accountant. If you have limited exposure to accounting or are forging a new path, this degree will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to build your dream career.
You'll learn:
- Accounting principles, information systems and analytics
Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.
- Management accounting
Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
- Financial accounting and reporting
Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios.
- Auditing and assurance
Explore the nature and purpose of auditing and assurance. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.
- Taxation
Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Admission Requirements
Selection criteria
Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.
The duration of the course may be reduced to one-year equivalent full time (8 subjects) with appropriate credit exemptions.
Admission is based on:
- Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or
- Bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher in a related discipline, or
- Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent)
OR
completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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