Master of Professional Accounting
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Professional Accounting
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Abbreviation:
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MPAccy
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Home Faculty:
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Commerce
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Duration:
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1.5 to 2 years or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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72
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Delivery Mode:
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On Campus
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1515
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CRICOS Code:
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036454F
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Overview
The program is designed to build on the learning experience of the students and to extend that experience to an appreciation and understanding of matters relating to the practice of accounting. Students will have an appreciation of the theoretical issues under-pinning the practice of accounting, as well as the legal and practical issues surrounding that practice.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent.
Course Requirements
The course is designed to be taken over three or four semesters on a full-time basis or a part-time equivalent basis. The program consists of twelve subjects totalling 72 credit points.
Course Program
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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ACCY901
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Accounting Foundations for Professionals
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Autumn/Spring
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6
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ACCY903
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Theoretical Foundations of Accounting
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Autumn/Spring
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6
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ACCY902
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Applied Financial Accounting
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Spring
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6
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ACCY918
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Applied Management Accounting
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Spring
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6
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FIN921
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Managerial Finance
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Autumn/Spring
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6
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ACCY936
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Management and Information Systems
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Autumn/Spring
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6
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ACCY962
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Professional Practice - Auditing & Risk Assurance
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Autumn
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6
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ACCY963
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Professional Practice - Taxation
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Autumn
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6
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ECON910
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Economics for Accounting Professionals
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Autumn/Spring
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6
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ECON940
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Statistics for Decision Making
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Spring
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6
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LAW960
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Legal Studies for Professionals
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Spring
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6
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LAW9302
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Law of Business Organisations
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Autumn
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6
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Professional Recognition
Recognised by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountant Australia (ICAA).
Students please note:
The MPA is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA). You are advised that if you intend to apply for membership with either institution, you must also meet any additional membership requirements the institutions may have, which includes recognition of your previous qualifications.
Other Information
Additional information is available from www.uow.edu.au or email: accfin@uow.edu.au
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