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Master of Extended Professional Accounting
Master of Extended Professional Accounting

Master of Extended Professional Accounting

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  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements 

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Selection criteria

  • Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.

    The duration of the course may be reduced to one-year equivalent full time (8 subjects) with appropriate credit exemptions.

    Admission is based on:

    • Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or
    • Bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or
    • Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher in a related discipline, or
    • Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

English requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0
  • TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
  • La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
  • La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.​

Course Information

Business operations are being transformed in the digital era, leading to high demand for accountants who can blend technical expertise with a global perspective and data analytics skills.

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 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.

Beyond studying the core subjects of professional accounting, you will take your studies even further with in-demand specialisations including global accounting – ACCA studies, data analytics, finance, and project management.

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.

CRICOS code: 106759E

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To qualify for the award of Master of Extended Professional Accounting, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.

Year 1:

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 120 credit points from chosen Core

Study options

Core subjects

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

  • Academic integrity module
  • Accounting information systems
  • Accounting principles and practices
  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Foundations of company and commercial law
  • Principles of business analytics
  • Principles of economics
  • Principles of finance
  • Statistics for business and finance
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Management Accounting
  • Taxation

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.

  • Advanced Accounting Issues

Year 2:

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 15 credit points from chosen Capstone
  • 45 credit points from chosen Core
  • 60 credit points from chosen Specialisation

Study options

Core subjects

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

  • Academic integrity module
  • Accounting information systems
  • Accounting principles and practices
  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Foundations of company and commercial law
  • Principles of business analytics
  • Principles of economics
  • Principles of finance
  • Statistics for business and finance
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Management Accounting
  • Taxation

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.

  • Advanced Accounting Issues
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

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.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

530 AUD/year

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