Master of Professional Accounting

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Accounting program at Victoria University equips students with advanced accounting expertise, specialist knowledge in accounting, economics, and finance, and an understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends. Graduates are eligible for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), opening doors to various career paths in accounting, such as auditing, general accounting, and management accounting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Master of Professional Accounting program at Victoria University is a postgraduate qualification that offers advanced accounting expertise. It provides specialist knowledge and skills, as well as a deep understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends. Graduates will be eligible to apply for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Objectives:

• Develop advanced accounting expertise to progress your career
• Gain specialist knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, and finance
• Develop an understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends
• Become eligible for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

• 192 credit points total
• 48 credit points of college core units
• 96 credit points of professional core units
• 12 credit points of Business Ethics and Sustainability
• 12 credit points of Applied Business Project (Capstone)
• 24 credit points of elective units

Core Units:

• Business Core Units:
• Accounting for Management
• Data Analysis for Business
• Business Economics
• Work and Organisation Systems
• Professional Core Units:
• Managerial Accounting
• Professional Auditing
• Financial and Corporate Accounting
• Business Finance
• Issues in Contemporary Accounting
• Accounting Systems and Processes
• Australian Income Tax Law and Practice
• Business and Company Law
• Core Units:
• Business Ethics and Sustainability
• Applied Business Project

Elective Units:

• Students can choose from a range of elective units to customize their program and develop specialized knowledge in areas of interest.

Careers:

Career Paths and Opportunities:

• Auditor
• General Accountant
• Project Accountant
• Systems Accountant
• Taxation Accountant
• Management Accountant