Overview
Full Time: 2 years
, Part Time: 4 years
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.
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.
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).
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.
All Master of Professional Accounting academic staffs have extensive industry experience and higher and post-graduate education teaching experience.
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
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).
ASSESSMENT
Assessment comprises examinations, tests, quizzes, presentations, folios, reports, essays, research projects and case study analysis.
SUBJECTS
Information systems for Accountants
Management accounting and statistics
Financial accounting and reporting
Business and corporations law
Taxation law and practice
Critical thinking and communication
Strategic management accounting
Advanced business & corporations law
Advanced taxation law and practice
Organisational behaviour and design
Workplace attributes and communication
For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessment and pre-requisites, download the
Master of Professional Accounting subject summary (Word - 55kb).
Entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate, or an approved international equivalent, in a non-accounting discipline. Students with a general Bachelor Degree in Commerce (no specific major) are eligible to apply. Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis Applicants must demonstrate their preparedness, aptitude and ability to cope with formal postgraduate study at this qualification level.
Interviews may be conducted as part of the application assessment process English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
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.
PATHWAYS
The Master of Professional Accounting degree can be used to apply for entry to relevant post-graduate qualifications such as a PhD in an Accounting specialisation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from the Master of Professional Accounting will have skills required in a range of professional occupations in the public and private sectors, in:
• Accountant (general)
• Financial accountant
• Management accountant
• Taxation accountant
• External or internal auditor
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
The above fees are per annum. These are indicative fees only.
Individual subject tuition fees are available for higher education courses.
TUITION ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled. Overseas students refer to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2002.
Annual tuition fee:
These are indicative fees only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and other charges annually.
You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.
To find out more about fees or payment options, visit Fees for International Students.
TUITION ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
For more details, please refer to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2002.