Course

Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

Approved Abbreviation: MProfAcc(Adv)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2746.2

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 071123A

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is from 2011 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2010 - 2746.1 Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

This course is an accredited graduate conversion course which provides opportunities for applicants holding a degree in any discipline, other than an accredited accounting major, recognised as equivalent to an Australian three year undergraduate degree, to complete the pre-entry educational requirements for CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). In addition to the 12 core curriculum pre-admission educational requirements, this course includes two units specifically designed to enhance employment skills for those completing the program. The two units are intended to provide the opportunity for students to improve research skills, and to develop logical arguments and analytical skills in a business context along with enhanced communication skills.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
Accredited by CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent Requirements

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline other than an accredited accounting major, or

A Graduate Diploma in any discipline, or

A Graduate Certificate in any discipline, or

A masters qualification in any discipline other than accounting.

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 140 credit points which comprises the core units listed below.

200396

Introductory Accounting

200432

Commercial Law

200692

Research and Communicating Skills for Accounting

200400

Company Accounting

200424

Statistics for Accountants (PG)