Master of Professional Accounting

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Accounting at the University of Western Australia equips graduates with the technical knowledge and skills for a successful accounting career. Recognized by professional bodies, its coursework covers core accounting principles, ethical practices, and data analysis. Graduates have diverse career opportunities in the private and public sectors, including leadership roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) at the University of Western Australia (UWA) is a postgraduate program designed to equip graduates with the technical skills and knowledge required for a successful career in accounting. The program aims to:

• Analyze complex accounting information.
• Develop skills in applying accounting information to solve problems and make decisions.
• Enhance professional skills such as communication and critical thinking.
The MPA program is recognized by professional accounting bodies, including Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Outline:

The MPA program is structured as a postgraduate coursework degree, comprising a number of units. Students can choose to study full-time or part-time, with a duration of 1.5 to 2 years.

Course Structure:

The MPA program consists of three groups of units:

• Conversion: Students who have not completed a Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points.
These units include:
• ACCT5432 Introductory Financial Accounting (6 points)
• BUSN5100 Applied Professional Business Communications (6 points)
• ECON5541 Economics for Business: Applications and Policy (6 points)
• MGMT5504 Data Analysis and Decision Making (6 points)
• Core: All students must take all units from this group (60 points):
• ACCT5501 Contemporary Issues in Accounting (6 points)
• ACCT5511 Intermediate Corporate Financial Accounting (6 points)
• ACCT5522 Principles of Auditing (6 points)
• ACCT5531 Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice (6 points)
• ACCT5532 Accounting Information Systems (6 points)
• ACCT5633 Accounting for Planning and Control (6 points)
• ACCT5637 Principles of Taxation (6 points)
• LAWS5508 Commercial and Company Law (6 points)
• MGMT5506 Ethics and Sustainability Management (6 points)
• Option: Students must take units to the value of 12 points.
These units include:
• ACCT4440 Management Accounting: Issues and Perspectives (6 points)
• ACCT5521 Advanced Corporate Financial Accounting (6 points)

Teaching:

The MPA program is taught by experienced faculty members with professional accounting backgrounds.

Careers:

The MPA program opens up a variety of career paths in both the private and public sectors. Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Company directors
• Board members
• Chief executive officers
• Partners in business
The program also provides a foundation for further study, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) after gaining relevant work experience.

Other:

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB, ensuring international recognition of the MPA degree. The program offers flexibility for students, allowing them to study part-time and choose units taught after hours.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee 2024 Full-Fee Paying Place $34,900.00 Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee. Fee calculator Scholarships Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area. Search Scholarships Cost of living One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. Cost of living Indicative first year fee 2024 $47,300.00 Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum. Fee calculator Scholarships Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area. Search Scholarships Cost of living One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. Cost of living