For entry to this course, you need to have:
an undergraduate or Masters degree in a non-accounting discipline, or equivalent, from an approved tertiary institution; or
a Graduate Certificate, or equivalent, from an approved tertiary institution; or
qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the Executive Dean or delegated authority.
International students must provide one of the following:
UTASAccess Level 7 with a minimum overall score of 60% and no individual skill below 60%; or
IELTS with an overall Band of 6 and no Band less than 6; or
TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 72 (no individual skill must be lower than Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; and, Writing 22); or
provide evidence that you have studied for 2 years full-time with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination.
These tests must not be more than 24 months old.
This course provides training in accounting primarily for those who do not have an accounting background. Successful completion of this course means that you will be eligible for professional accounting body associate membership.
This is an 18 month (12 unit) full-time or 3 year part-time course of study offered by the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. The course is available in both on campus and off campus modes. All units are subject to formal assessment including the completion of continuous assessment such as assignments, and a final examination.
The course is full fee-paying, which means that you will be charged at the full fee-paying rate listed for each unit.
Important note: Currently, there is one intake of the MPA in Launceston only (Semester 1).
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.
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Core units
Accounting Perspectives and ResearchDetails
Accounting Systems and ProcessesDetails
Audit and AssuranceDetails
Australian Tax LawDetails
Business and Corporate LawDetails
Economics and Statistical AnalysisDetails
Financial and Corporate AccountingDetails
Introduction to Financial ManagementDetails
Management and Cost AccountingDetails
The Accounting FrameworkDetails
This course offers participants from different academic and experiential backgrounds the opportunity to specialise in accounting for professional recognition purposes. Accounting is often cited as the language of business. People with accounting skills are in high demand in the business and corporate world embracing areas such as finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, banking and information systems, and such skills are increasingly important to groups performing an overview function such as directors.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
