Master of Extended Professional Accounting

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Overview

Want to become an accounting expert with career options beyond the traditional roles of accounting? La Trobe’s Master of Extended Professional Accounting offers you the flexibility to extend your study into a range of specialist business areas. In this accredited degree, you’ll build the skills and knowledge to create, analyse … For more content click the Read more button below. Gain a valuable blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience that’ll broaden your career opportunities. What’s more, you’ll further hone the human skills that employers are looking for, like communication and personal development. Prepare for career success with this degree – we’ve designed it with industry input to build the skills you need in the workplace. Hear guest lectures from industry experts and enjoy opportunities to connect with industry and professional accounting bodies. You'll learn:Accounting principles, information systems and analyticsUnderstand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.Management accountingUnderstand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.Advanced financial accounting and reporting issuesApply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios. Develop a systematic knowledge of contemporary issues in accounting.Auditing and assuranceExplore the nature and purpose of auditing. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.TaxationLearn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.

In this accredited degree, you’ll build the skills and knowledge to create, analyse and interpret the accounting information that’s essential in all businesses and public enterprises. Be ready to help evaluate business models, advise on strategy and decision-making, audit accounts and manage tax issues.

Gain a valuable blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience that’ll broaden your career opportunities. What’s more, you’ll further hone the human skills that employers are looking for, like communication and personal development.

Prepare for career success with this degree – we’ve designed it with industry input to build the skills you need in the workplace. Hear guest lectures from industry experts and enjoy opportunities to connect with industry and professional accounting bodies.

You'll learn:

Accounting principles, information systems and analytics
- Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.
Management accounting
- Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
Advanced financial accounting and reporting issues
- Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios. Develop a systematic knowledge of contemporary issues in accounting.
Auditing and assurance
- Explore the nature and purpose of auditing. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.
Taxation
- Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Esin Ozdil

Location(s)

Bendigo

CRICOS code

106759E

Course instance contact

Esin Ozdil

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Course duration (part time)

4 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Extended Professional Accounting, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 165 core credit points 15 core choice credit points 60 specialisation credit points

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Capstone15 credit points

Core30 credit points

Core choice15 credit points

Specialisation60 credit points

Specialisations60 credit points

Specialisations - permanently closed to new enrolments60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge in professional accounting and general business practice.

Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve complex accounting problems independently and as part of a team.

Effectively communicate business advice to specialists and non-specialists in complex collaborative contexts.

Exercise professional judgement to solve business problems in complex contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.

Review performance feedback and take actions for personal and professional development.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities
A course that integrates theory with the practice of work.

Industry presentations, Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects, Career development learning

Career outcomes

Accountants and accountancy expertise are vital for organisations in every industry – so after graduation, you could find roles in private enterprise, government departments, the not-for-profit sector and beyond.

Possible roles include:

Business analyst
- Assist with start-up structuring, valuation and financing. Review existing business operations to help with strategy, business planning, and identifying and implementing performance improvements.
Financial accountant
- Take responsibility for financial reporting, including end-of-year financial reports, reconciliations and statutory obligations. Help provide stakeholders with reliable information for decision-making.
Management accountant
- Help your organisation evaluate past performance and plan for the future. Analyse financial and non-financial data to assist in decision-making and advise on the implications of business decisions.
Auditor
- Use modern auditing and data analytics tools to give internal and external clients assurance about an organisation’s operations.
Taxation accountant
- Advise taxation issues for individuals and organisations. Manage, prepare and submit reports including tax returns and other statements, and advise clients on how to manage their income.

Professional recognition

The Master of Extended Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting are also eligible to apply for membership with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

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