Master of Professional Accounting
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for practice as a certified practising accountant or chartered accountant along with effective management, accountability and control, and effective decision-making for financial success. You will develop technical and conceptual skills required to become a competent accountant as well as abilities to analyze, criticize and synthesize various accounting and related principles, methods and techniques.
Structure
The course will equip you with contemporary knowledge and skills required for professional practice as a certified practicing accountant or chartered accountant. The course will provide you the technical and conceptual skills required in a competent accountant, and will develop your ability to explore, analyze and synthesize various accounting and related principles, methods and techniques. You will cover key study areas surrounding financial accounting, management accounting, accounting theory, information system/technology, auditing, taxation, finance, company law, and corporate law. This course is also available for students whose current qualifications only partially satisfy the application requirements of these accounting professional bodies. Where students have prior CPA Australia/CAANZ assessed exemptions and require electives to complete the total of 120 credit points, electives may be selected from this course, on approval of the Course Coordinator.
Standard entry requirements
- Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate diploma, Master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Studies are also eligible for entry.
- Applicants who have previously completed an accounting degree within Australia are not eligible to apply.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Sydney | International: $34,720 | No |
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