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Department of Accounting and Finance

MAcc(CPA) - Master of Accounting (CPA Extension)

2010

Degree Information

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Course Type: Postgraduate
Degree Type: Master
Key Features:
  • The Master of Accounting CPA Extension program enables international students to obtain a university qualification and receive extensive academic support while they prepare for the CPA external examinations. The program places particular emphasis on communicative competence as well as strong technical skills.
  • Qualify from a non-accounting first degree. Allows those who hold a bachelor degree in any discipline to earn a widely recognised and respected postgraduate academic qualification in accounting.
  • Australia ’s largest postgraduate program.
  • Opportunity  to participate in the Work Experience Program.
  • Qualify for membership to an Australian professional accounting association and count study completed at CPA or ICAA toward a Master degree.
  • Two intakes per year from 2010.
  • Highly qualified teaching staff many of whom have first hand experience with the CPA and CA programs.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting units provide a thorough preparation for the CPA and CA programs.
Suitable for:

Non-Accounting graduates seeking to become qualified professional accountants. The program is also suitable for Accounting graduates with a degree from an overseas university, who are seeking further academic study and the opportunity to stay in Australia while they study for the CPA external examinations.
Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) can find careers in: chartered or CPA accounting, financial analysis, auditing, taxation, risk management, system design and analysis, financial control, company secretarial and merchant banking.

Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with a GPA of 2.70 (out of 4.00). Students, whose first degree was not taught in the English language, are required to demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each section, TOEFL of 580 with 50 in each section). Prior work experience is not required for admission.

 

Work Experience:

No work experience required
UAC Code:

862877 Master of Accounting (CPA Extension)
Domestic Students: How to apply Fee Information
International Students: How to apply Fee Information
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration: 2.5 years
Course Commences:

From 2010: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Study Options:

International students must study Full-time.
Mode of study:

On Campus.
Minimum Course Requirements:
  1. Minimum number of credit points: 63
  2. and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the Schedule of Postgraduate Programs
Enquiries: Contact us for further information
Notes:

Sequence of study and prerequisites

Programs of Study from Handbook

Accounting - (CPA Extension)