Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Master of Professional Accounting, students must complete a total of 180 credit points across 2 years.

Year 1 Year 2

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

120 credit points from chosen Core

Year 2 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:

15 credit points from chosen Capstone
30 credit points from chosen Core
15 credit points from chosen Core choice

Study options

Core subjects

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name	Subject code	Year	Credit points
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE	LTU0AIM	1	0
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS	ACC5001	1	15
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES	ACC4001	1	15
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING	ACC5002	1	15
FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW	LST4001	1	15
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING	ACC5MCR	1	15
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS	BUA4003	1	15
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE	BUA4005	1	15
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE	BUA4004	1	15
AUDITING AND ASSURANCE	ACC5AAS	2	15
TAXATION	ACC5TAX	2	15

Core choice subjects

Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.

Subject name	Subject code	Year	Credit points
BUSINESS CONSULTING PROJECT	BUS5009	2	15
BUSINESS WORK PLACEMENT	BUS5010	2	15
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS	BUS5PB	2	15

Capstone subjects

Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.

Subject name	Subject code	Year	Credit points
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ISSUES	ACC5AAI	2	15

Master of Professional Accounting intended learning outcomes

Demonstrate integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in professional accounting practice.
Critically apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve practical accounting problems independently and as part of a team.
Effectively communicate accounting advice to specialists and non-specialists from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
Exercise professional judgement to solve business problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.
Review performance feedback and take actions for personal and professional development.

Master of Professional Accounting career opportunities

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 on 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 Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and recognized by the global accounting professional body Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). 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.

Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting may apply for membership with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

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