新英格蘭大學

If you already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, the Master of Professional Accounting is the best way to gain entry to the professional accounting bodies. The course is open to graduates but non graduates may enter following successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting. The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, finance, tax and company law and auditing. On successful completion, graduates can apply for Associate Membership of the Professional Accounting Bodies. The course is accredited by the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. It meets the entry requirements of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this award will be eligible for Associate membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). They can then pursue full professional status with the organisation of their choice.

Course Aims

The Master of Professional Accounting aims to prepare students from non-accounting backgrounds to gain professional qualifications in accounting and to apply for Associate Membership with the Professional Accounting Organisations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• demonstrate mastery of knowledge within the accounting discipline, that includes understanding of recent developments and ability to reflect critically on theory and to undertake professional work in accounting;
• identify complex problems in accounting and finance, collect relevant data, evaluate and synthesise a range of solutions and recommend the best course of action;
• demonstrate a current knowledge and understanding of research principles and methods as they apply to accounting;
• communicate effectively with both accounting and non-accounting professionals on accounting and finance issues in a coherent and sustained manner;
• demonstrate a proficiency with the researching, presentation and dissemination of information within and outside accounting;
• demonstrate application of knowledge and skills acquired within the accounting discipline with high level of creativity, initiative and personal autonohandbook; and
• plan and execute a substantial research-based project or capstone experience and/or piece of research.