ACCA Studies

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Accounting with ACCA Studies specialization at Macquarie University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices, combined with the globally recognized ACCA qualification. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for successful careers in the accounting profession. With a focus on real-world applications and a strong faculty, the program provides students with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Professional Accounting with a specialization in ACCA Studies is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the accounting profession.
The program combines academic studies with the world-leading Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification, giving students a highly valued blend of skills and applied experience.
• Objectives: The program aims to develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
It also provides students with transferable skills and an awareness of emerging accounting-related social, ethical, and regulatory issues.
• Program Description: The program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Students will take courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation. They will also take courses in business law, economics, and statistics. In addition to coursework, students will complete a research project and an internship.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a wide range of accounting topics, including:
• Financial accounting
• Managerial accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Business law
• Economics
• Statistics
• Course Schedule: The program is typically completed in two years of full-time study.
Students can also choose to study part-time.
• Individual Modules: The program is divided into the following modules:
• Core Modules:
These modules are required for all students. They include:
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Business Law
• Economics
• Statistics
• Elective Modules:
Students can choose to take elective modules in a variety of areas, such as:
• Forensic Accounting
• International Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Public Sector Accounting
• Module Descriptions:
• Financial Accounting:
This module introduces students to the basic principles of financial accounting. Students will learn how to prepare financial statements and how to use financial information to make informed decisions.
• Managerial Accounting: This module introduces students to the basic principles of managerial accounting.
Students will learn how to use accounting information to make informed decisions about the operation of a business.
• Auditing: This module introduces students to the basic principles of auditing.
Students will learn how to audit financial statements and how to provide assurance on the reliability of financial information.
• Taxation: This module introduces students to the basic principles of taxation.
Students will learn how to prepare tax returns and how to comply with tax laws.
• Business Law: This module introduces students to the basic principles of business law.
• Economics: This module introduces students to the basic principles of economics.
Students will learn about the factors that affect the economy and how to use economic data to make informed decisions.
• Statistics: This module introduces students to the basic principles of statistics.
Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations
• Research papers
• Assessment Criteria: Students are assessed on their knowledge of the course material, their ability to apply their knowledge to real-world situations, and their communication skills.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is taught using a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Online learning
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field.
• Unique Approaches: The program includes a number of unique approaches to teaching, such as:
• The use of case studies to help students apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
• The use of online learning to provide students with flexibility and access to a wider range of resources.
• The use of a research project to help students develop their research skills.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of careers in accounting, including:
• Auditor
• Accountant
• Financial analyst
• Tax accountant
• Management accountant
• Opportunities: Graduates of the program are in high demand due to their strong technical skills and their understanding of the accounting profession.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have gone on to work for a variety of organizations, including:
• Big Four accounting firms
• Fortune 500 companies
• Government agencies
The university offers a variety of student support services, including:
• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Financial aid
• Health and wellness services
• Specialization Structure: The ACCA Studies specialization is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the accounting profession.
The specialization includes the following courses:
• ACCA Fundamentals
• ACCA Performance Management
• ACCA Financial Reporting
• ACCA Audit and Assurance
• ACCA Taxation
• ACCA Corporate and Business Law
• Top 100 in the World: Macquarie University is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for accounting and finance by the QS World University Rankings by Subject.