Master of Professional Accounting

Western Sydney University

About

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) course is specifically designed to comply with the accreditation requirements of CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

This course combines an in-depth theoretical knowledge of accounting with relevant skills and expertise that enable students to become professional accounting practitioners.

The course delivers a contemporary education in accounting principles and procedures supported by knowledge of the associated disciplines of law, economics and finance.

Students will learn to apply accounting concepts, theories and models through a range of individual and collaborative means, including industry relevant projects and realistic business problems.

Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points which consists of the core units listed below.

Core Units

Code Name
200693 Accounting Professional Engagement
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200401 Accounting Theory and Applications
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200398 Auditing
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200432 Commercial Law
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200400 Company Accounting
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200433 Company Law
Code Name
200426 Corporate Finance
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200425 Economics
Code Name
200399 Information Systems for Accountants
Code Name
200396 Introductory Accounting
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200494 Management Accounting
Code Name
200869 Principles of Taxation

2790 Graduate Certificate in Accounting

2790 Graduate Certificate in Accounting requires the successful completion of any 40 credit points of core units of the Master of Professional Accounting.

Institution