Overview
The Master of Professional Accounting equips you with the skills and expertise required to excel in the professional field of accounting. Graduates of the course will have a thorough foundation in the traditional disciplines underpinning the accounting profession. No longer accepting new students into this course.
Career opportunities, include:
Pathways to further study:
- PhD in an Accounting specialisation.
Studying the Master of Professional Accounting at Holmesglen
Throughout the course, you will become proficient in integrating advanced theoretical and technical accounting and related knowledge. This includes auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, taxation law, and business and corporations law.
In addition, you will develop an understanding of research methods and a selection of advanced taxation law and practice, advanced business and corporations law, corporate governance and management.
After completion of this course, you will have the capacity to work and pursue a career in a range of roles, organisations and sectors, both public and private, to provide solutions across a wide array of disciplines encompassed by the accounting profession.
At Holmesglen, we are committed to supporting our students to achieve their learning goals, so we provide small classes with hands-on experiences. With small classes, you won't be lost in the crowd. You'll soon get to know your fellow students and feel part of Holmesglen - and your teachers will know you as an individual.
Course structure
Mode of study: Full-time, on-campus face-to-face delivery.
All new students commencing in a higher education course must attend their Faculty Course Orientation and Holmesglen's Higher Education Orientation.
Major studies
This program will build your knowledge of Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Finance, Law, Statistics, Taxation Law and Practice, Financial Accounting and Management Accounting.
Key study areas include:
• Auditing principles and practice
• Taxation practice and taxation law
• Financial accounting
• Understanding business and corporations laws
• Understanding of the modern economy
• Advanced management accounting methodologies.
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) consists of 16 subjects (13 core subjects and three electives).
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| MPA101 |
Accounting |
| MPA102 |
Information systems for Accountants |
| MPA103 |
Business economics |
| MPA104 |
Management accounting and statistics |
| MPA105 |
Financial accounting and reporting |
| MPA106 |
Business and corporations law |
| MPA107 |
Accounting theory |
| MPA108 |
Managerial finance |
| MPA109 |
Taxation law and practice |
| MPA110 |
Auditing and assurance |
| MPA111 |
Critical thinking and communication |
| MPA207 |
Research methods |
| MPA209 |
Research project |
| MPA201 |
Strategic management accounting |
| MPA202 |
Advanced business & corporations law |
| MPA203 |
Advanced taxation law and practice |
| MPA204 |
Organisational behaviour and design |
| MPA205 |
Corporate governance |
| MPA206 |
Strategic management |
| MPA208 |
Workplace attributes and communication |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| MPA101 | Accounting |
| MPA102 | Information systems for Accountants |
| MPA103 | Business economics |
| MPA104 | Management accounting and statistics |
| MPA105 | Financial accounting and reporting |
| MPA106 | Business and corporations law |
| MPA107 | Accounting theory |
| MPA108 | Managerial finance |
| MPA109 | Taxation law and practice |
| MPA110 | Auditing and assurance |
| MPA111 | Critical thinking and communication |
| MPA207 | Research methods |
| MPA209 | Research project |
| MPA201 | Strategic management accounting |
| MPA202 | Advanced business & corporations law |
| MPA203 | Advanced taxation law and practice |
| MPA204 | Organisational behaviour and design |
| MPA205 | Corporate governance |
| MPA206 | Strategic management |
| MPA208 | Workplace attributes and communication |
Assessment
Assessment comprises examinations, tests, quizzes, presentations, folios, reports, essays, research projects and case study analysis.
For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requesites and co-requisites, download the Master of Professional Accounting subject summary Word - 96kb)
Entry requirements
No intake in Semester 1, 2021
Advanced standing
You may be able to shorten the length of your studies by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, or work and life experience. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
After successful completion of 16 subjects (13 core and 3 electives), you will be eligible to achieve the Master of Professional Accounting.
Alternative Exit (Nested qualification)
Students wishing to exit the Master of Professional Accounting after the first year may apply to graduate with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting, provided they have satisfied the requirements for the Graduate Diploma award.
Connections with industry
Our Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by industry professional bodies, including Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
All Master of Professional Accounting academic staffs have extensive industry experience and higher and post-graduate education teaching experience.
How to apply
Apply via agent
Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:
T: 03 9564 1703
E: intl@holmesglen.edu.au
Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees |
Cost (AUD) |
|
| Course fee | $19,000 | per annum |
| Non-Tuition fees |
|
|
| Mandatory materials fee (GST inc) | $0 | per course |
| Mandatory activities fee (GST inc) | $0 | per course |
| ** Additional course costs | $0 | per course |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.
An additional administration fee may apply where the application is submitted directly to Holmesglen and not through a Holmesglen-approved education agent.
View detailed information on fees, payments and refunds here
Tuition Fee Protection Service
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study for which tuition fees are paid. Read more about the TPS here