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Kaplan is famous around the world for the quality of their education services. As KBS specialise in accounting, business and finance in my opinion they provide the best material, most relevant and practical for my chosen major. KBS staff helped me to correct my resume and to apply for jobs and internships, introducing me to relevant employers - I got my internship in an accounting firm, which has given me a chance to practise in the real-world.

Linh Tran Master of Accounting

POSTGRADUATE

The Master of Professional Accounting program is ideal for those from a non-accounting background who wish to pursue a career in accounting. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for admission into the professional programs of the CPA Australia and the ICAA.

Master of Professional Accounting

This accredited accounting program is designed for students who want to broaden their career prospects. They will develop their professional competence and communication skills alongside their numerical and analytical skills.

Progression

Graduates are able to seek employment opportunities for a variety of employers across industries including private accounting practices, commercial or governmental organisations.

Achievements

Upon completion of the Master of Professional Accounting course students are able to:

• demonstrate professional skills and knowledge in relation to contemporary accounting issues and related practices • apply appropriate professional and analytical skills to address specific accounting and business issues and challenges

• evaluate professional accounting and business issues emerging from strategic developments in practice and accounting regulation

• analyse contemporary accounting issues and the impact of law and ethics on accounting practice

• be classified as an ‘accountant’ in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO Code: 2211-11) • apply for admission into the professional programs offered by peak accountancy bodies

• meet the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) membership requirements for Associate status

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Accounting or non-accounting graduates Mature age students

Career change or professional development

Typical duration † 1.5 years (18 months): 4 trimesters

Intakes See page 26-27

Entry requirements See pages 28-29

Structure 12 compulsory subjects

Compulsory subjects • Accounting Principles ACCM4000

• Quantitative Methods STAM4000 • Economics ECOM4000

• Accounting Information Systems CISM4000 • Business and Corporations Law CLWM4000 • Management Accounting ACCM4100

• Financial Accounting and Reporting 1 ACCM4200 • Financial Accounting and Reporting 2 ACCM4300 • Auditing and Assurance ACCM4400 • Taxation Law CLWM4100 • Finance FINM4000

• Accounting Theory and Contemporary Issues ACCM4600

Mode On campus, full-time or the equivalent part-time*

Credit transfer The Master of Professional Accounting may be recognised

for up to 50% credit towards a degree considered of equivalent level.

Graduates are eligible for admission into professional programs offered by the IPA, ICAA and CPA Australia.

† Typical duration: Work load or study intensity can be adapted to suit an individual's requirements. * Part-time study suitable for domestic students only. Not available on a student visa.