A course designed for students whose first degree is in a non-accounting field and provides you with a comprehensive program of study in accounting theory and practice that is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant. |
| Qualification Name | Master of Professional Accounting |
| CRICOS Code | 085211G |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Program fee | $57, 600.00 |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline or equivalent This program is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline who are looking for a career in professional accounting. It can also meet the needs of people who have significant experience working in accounting and who now wish to increase their knowledge, skills, and recognition and employment options by having a high-level qualification in this area. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience, and demonstrated capacity to undertake the program as determined by Federation Business School, following an evaluation of their academic and professional skills. |
| English language requirement | Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no individual sub-scorebelow 6.0 (or equivalent) |
Course Outline:The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) has been designed for students whose first degree is in a non-accounting field and provides you with a comprehensive program of study in accounting theory and practice that is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant. In addition to core subject areas of accounting, financial management and auditing. You will be introduced to related disciplines, including business law, taxation, information systems, economics and quantitative methods. Please note that online delivery is not available to international students on student visas. This program also offers two exit points, the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting (8 courses) and the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (12 courses). |
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Online Learning is only available for international students not studying on student visas This degree is also available to international students located outside Australia to commence via online studies whilst travel restrictions are in place. When travel restrictions ease, students should transition to campus to complete their studies. |
First-Year Curriculum |
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| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES | RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHODS FOR BUSINESS |
| INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT FOR ACCOUNTANTS | CORPORATE ACCOUNTING |
| BUSINESS ECONOMICS | COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING |
| COMMERCIAL LAW | CORPORATE LAW |
Second-Year Curriculum |
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| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND THE PLANET |
| AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES | Business Electives (3) |
| FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | |
| TAXATION LAW AND PRACTICE | |
Tuition Fees:Fees are subject to change annually. International Fee Paying $28,800.00 AUD annual tuition fee - commencing 2021 International fees are per 120 credit points which represents 1 EFTSL or a standard full-time study load for a year. |
This program will allow you to begin the pathway to qualify as a practising accountant. |
International students wishing to apply for RPL and Credit Transfer are required to provide syllabus of previous study undertaken at time of applying for a program. Not all programs offer RPL and Credit Transfer. Contact the International Student Programs office at international@federation.edu.au |
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