Master Of Professional Accounting in La Trobe University, Australia

Master Of Professional Accounting in La Trobe University

La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting not only delivers essential accounting concepts, it applies them to diverse business environments. It's an ideal course if you have an undergraduate degree without an accounting major and want to increase your potential.

You'll learn:

Financial and management accounting

Recognise and apply the accounting principles that govern the preparation, presentation and communication of accounting information.

Auditing

Understand concepts involved in the auditing process and integrate them with practical applications.

Tax

Examine Commonwealth income tax legislation and the implications of income tax on individuals and businesses.

Economics and finance

Learn a variety of economic concepts and how they're applied in business and policy-making.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Career Outcomes

Skilled accounting professionals are required for a diverse range of roles in commercial and public-sector organisations including:

Financial accountant

Manage accounting records, financial statements and tax returns individuals, companies, trusts and super funds.

Process payroll, provide consultation and perform cost-benefit analysis.

Tax accountant

Examine taxes owed and prepare tax returns that comply with reporting and payment requirements.

Financial manager

Provide management with financial advice and formulate business and budget plans.

Forensic accountant

Perform forensic analysis on financial data and identify potential fraud or business revenue loss.

Professional recognition

The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and, on the Melbourne campus, by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Students are required to complete specific subjects in order to graduate with the CAANZ accredited qualification, please refer to the Handbook for further details. Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting may apply for membership with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and London's Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal