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Master of Professional Accounting
Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Monash's Master of Professional Accounting exists to meet the specific academic requirements for professional accounting membership in Australia, covering the coursework needed for associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants, or entry into Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand's professional program. It's aimed at graduates from non-accounting disciplines who've decided to move into the accounting profession and need to build the required technical knowledge from a standing start, rather than accounting graduates looking to specialise further. Depending on prior study you complete 72 or 96 credit points across financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and related business units, with the curriculum structured to map directly onto professional body requirements rather than academic interest areas. Entry requires a bachelor's degree in any discipline at a credit average, making it one of the more accessible conversion routes into professional accounting for career-changers with backgrounds in engineering, arts, science or other unrelated fields.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- The course comprises 96 credit points structured into two parts: Part A. Core studies (72 credit points) and Part B. Elective studies (24 credit points). Part A. Core studies (72 credit points) You must complete the following units (72 credit points) ACF5950 Introduction to financial accounting ECX5953 Economics ETX5900 Business statistics ACF5904 Accounting information systems ACF5953 Financial accounting ACF5955 Management accounting ACF5956 Advanced financial accounting ACF5957 Auditing and assurance BFF5954 Business finance BTF5955 Business and company law BTF5965 Taxation law ACF5510 Integrated accounting* *capstone unit (6 credit points) Part B. Elective studies (24 credit points) You must complete four units (24 credit points) at level 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics
- which could include study tours
- consulting projects or industry placements . In addition
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Commerce, Law, Humanities, Arts, Social Science or Science with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) OR An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and two years relevant professio...
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