MJXP-AACPA v.1 Advanced Accounting CPA Australia Extension Major (MCom)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

This major is designed for those wanting to develop accounting skills to assist in preparing themselves for professional level examinations for national and international professional bodies. It examines advanced management accounting, financial accounting and auditing issues and assists in developing the investigative and analytical skills of students wanting an international career in accounting.

Structure

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistics, law, ethics and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity

2. critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity; develop innovative solutions to user needs for accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information

3. develop innovative processes to locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources

4. relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language

5. use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate

6. utilise the investigation skills developed in the course to undertake self-directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development

7. recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system

8. demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations

9. apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, advising clients, demonstrating leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; work independently or in teams as appropriate to achieve agreed outcomes

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ACCT5014 v.1 Intermediate Corporate Accounting 3.0 25.0
ACCT5008 v.2 Fundamentals of Data Analytics in Accounting 3.0 25.0
BLAW5016 v.1 Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 3.0 25.0
ACCT5000 v.1 Intermediate Management Accounting 3.0 25.0
100.0

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ACCT5030 v.1 CPA Financial Accounting 3.0 25.0
ACCT5027 v.2 Public Sector Accounting, Accountability and Policy 3.0 25.0
MKTG5004 v.1 Business Research Methods 3.0 25.0
ACCT5029 v.1 CPA Ethics and Governance 3.0 25.0
100.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ACCT5019 v.2 Contemporary Accounting Issues 3.0 25.0
ACCT5011 v.2 Accounting Systems in the Digital Age 3.0 25.0
ACCT5016 v.1 CPA Advanced Audit and Assurance 3.0 25.0
ACCT5017 v.1 CPA Strategic Management Accounting 3.0 25.0
100.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ACCT5003 v.1 Accounting Research Project 1 3.0 25.0
ACCT5022 v.1 CPA Accounting Capstone 3.0 25.0
ACCT5015 v.2 Applied Corporate Governance and Auditing 3.0 25.0
ACCT5033 v.1 CPA Contemporary Business Issues 3.0 25.0
100.0

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