Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Accounting can find careers in: chartered or CPA accounting, financial analysis, auditing, taxation, risk management, system design and analysis, financial control, company secretarial and merchant banking. 

Requirements

Entry Requirements:	Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a GPA of at least 2.70 out of 4.00. However, applicants must have their qualifications assessed by CPA Australia.
Course Quota:	No
Work Experience Requirements:	No
English Language Requirements:	English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from Macquarie International.
Domestic Students:	Apply through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section. Fees
International Students:	Fees and application through Macquarie International

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration:	2.5 Years
Location:	North Ryde
Mid Year Intake:	Yes
Course Commences:	Trimester 1 (January), Trimester 2 (May), Trimester 3 (August)
Study Options:	Full-time Part-time
Course Credit Point Value:	63
Enquiries:	Mrs Mary Dale Telephone: (61 2) 9850 8538 Fax: (61 2) 9850 6196 Email: acct@efs.mq.edu.au
Notes:	Students commence the program by undertaking the compulsory 13 subjects of the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting over 4 trimesters (1.5 years). They then enrol to do 6 CPA external examinations over 1 year while concurrently studying CPA support subjects at Macquarie University.At the end of the 3rd trimester of the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting students formally apply to CPA Australia with all their relevant educational qualifications and an application fee of approximately AU$300 for an assessment of their previous degree and current postgraduate study. This process can take 1-3 months. With confirmation that their previous study is recognised by CPA Australia, students complete the final trimester of the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, and then enrol in 3 CPA external units (1 core and 2 electives) and enrol in the corresponding 3 CPA support subjects now offered at Macquarie University. Candidates may be exempted up to 15 credit points.

Structure of the Course

ACCG05P- Accounting (CPA Extension)

Units

For the CPA program to count towards the MAcc (CPA Extension), students must enrol in the following Macquarie University postgraduate units in the same period in which they enrol in the corresponding CPA segments (except for ACCG903, see Study Pattern below).

Each unit carries the weight of four postgraduate credit points.

Compulsory units:

ACCG901 CPA - Reporting & Professional Practice

ACCG902 CPA - Corporate Governance and Accountability

ACCG903 CPA - Business Strategy and Leadership

Elective units

ACCG904 CPA - Assurance Services and Auditing

ACCG905 CPA - Treasury

ACCG906 CPA - Financial Accounting

ACCG907 CPA - Financial Reporting and Disclosure

ACCG908 CPA - Strategic Management Accounting

ACCG909 CPA - Taxation

ACCG910 CPA - Knowledge Management

ACCG911 CPA - Financial Planning and Superannuation

ACCG912 CPA - Insolvency and Reconstruction

Assessment of these units is 60% Macquarie University determined and 40% examination result from CPA. A pass is required in both components for a passing grade to be awarded in the unit.

Local students enrolled in the Master of Accounting can choose to enrol in one or more of the above units if extensive support in some areas of the CPA program is required.

Currently classes for these units are held during the day only.

Study Pattern

First semester of enrolment in the CPA program:

ACCG901 CPA - Reporting & Professional Practice plus 2 electives

Second semester of enrolment in the CPA program:

ACCG902 CPA - Corporate Governance and Accountability

ACCG903 CPA - Business Strategy and Leadership plus 1 elective

As CPA Australia does not allow compulsory segments to be undertaken concurrently, ACCG903 CPA - Business Strategy and Leadership is 100% assessed by Macquarie University. Students must complete the CPA examination in Business Strategy and Leadership in the following or subsequent semester after graduation from MAcc (CPA Ext).

The CPA program as part of the MAcc (CPA Extension) award

• Students must first be eligible to enrol in the CPA program according to the rules of CPA Australia. Completion of the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting normally ensures eligibility to enrol in the CPA program. Detailed information about the CPA program is available from CPA Australia (telephone 02 9375 6200, fax 9375 6299 or http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au).

• Students must personally enrol in the CPA program with CPA Australia. Macquarie University does not arrange enrolment on behalf of students. The CPA program consists of 3 compulsory segments and 3 elective segments (from 9 available elective segments).

Information to assist in applications for Permanent Residency

• The MAcc (CPA Extension) must be completed prior to application for permanent residency.

• Application for Skills Assessment should be made as soon as the required number of units in the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting has been completed.

• On completion of the MAcc (CPA Extension) students need to obtain:

  • a completion letter stating that enrolment has been full-time for the duration of the MAcc (CPA Extension) program. Apply for the letter on this application form

  • an academic transcript which is available after the release of results in July and December. Go to http://www.reg.mq.edu.au.au/Forms/SESAcad.pdf

Note: The Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) is a registered 2.5 years full-time postgraduate program. However, enrolment in this program is not a guarantee of residency. This is a matter for the Australian government and students should confirm their status through a relevant source such as the Department of Immigration, registered migration agent, or other source of independent legal advice.

                

PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.