Master of Accounting (CPA Extension)
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Overview
The Master of Accounting CPA Extension enables students to obtain a university qualification and receive extensive academic support while they prepare for the CPA external examinations.
Our graduates consistently rank higher in grade results in the CPA program than non-Macquarie graduates and demonstrate the significant benefits of completing the professional program at Macquarie. There is a particular focus on communicative competence as well as strong technical skills.
Key features
- Allows students who hold a bachelor degree in any discipline to earn a widely recognised and respected postgraduate academic qualification in accounting
- Extensive academic support whilst completing the CPA Program
- Highly qualified teaching staff, many of whom have first-hand experience with the CPA and CA Programs. A number of the teaching staff also act as consultants providing technical advice to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia
- Flexible class time for students who work full-time.
Minimum course duration
2.5 years full time
Location
North Ryde
City (Sydney)
Suitable for
Non-Accounting graduates who are seeking to become qualified professional accountants.
The program is also suitable for Accounting graduates with a degree from an overseas university, who are seeking postgraduate qualifications in accounting.
Course fee
AUD $16.704 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with a GPA of 2.70 (out of 4.00).
Students whose first degree was not taught in the English language are required to pass an approved English language test.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
Notes:
Credits for previous study can be given for equivalent units completed at an Australian university. Units must be completed within the last three years. Students must provide a unit outline/s for the unit/s studied when applying for credits for previous study.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 600 level | 16 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 56 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 600 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACCG611 | 4 | |||
| Required | ACCG614 | 4 | |||
| Required | ACCG615 | 4 | |||
| Required | ECON649 | 4 | |||
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ACCG903 | CPA - Global Strategy and Leadership | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG907 | CPA - Financial Reporting and Disclosure | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG908 | CPA - Strategic Management Accounting | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG913 | CPA - Ethics and Governance | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG921 | Managerial Accounting | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG922 | Accounting Information Systems | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG923 | Accounting Standards and Practice | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG924 | Taxation Law | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG925 | Auditing and Assurance Services | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG926 | Corporate Accounting | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG927 | Current Issues in Accounting and Corporate Governance | 4 | ||
| Required | AFIN858 | Financial Management and Policy | 4 | ||
| Required | 8cp from | ACCG904 | CPA - Assurance Services and Auditing | ||
| ACCG905 | CPA - Financial Risk Management | ||||
| ACCG909 | CPA - Taxation | 8 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 72 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) provides a path for university graduates in any discipline to acquire accounting qualifications that are fully recognised by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). All units are accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia as meeting the entry requirements for their professional programs.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) can find careers in chartered or CPA accounting, financial analysis, auditing, taxation, risk management, system design and analysis, financial control, merchant banking, and government accounting.
Employers
- accounting and consulting firms
- auditors
- business analyst firms
- financial institutions
- forensic accounting firms
- government organisations
- merchant bankers
- stockbrokers
- superannuation advisers
Average starting salary
Accounting graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Careers Australia’s Australian Graduate Survey 2010, the median salary for accounting graduate is $55,000.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Peeratat (Natt) Benjatidmongkol
Knowledge cannot be amortised! I heard about Macquarie University when I was in Thailand. There was no doubt for me to choose Macquarie University as I heard of its high reputation in business fields, especially accounting and finance. I am impressed with small classes that enhance me to participate and enjoy learning. I have gained not only the principle knowledge but also the general skills for my future career. This is an experience for a professional rather than just a certificate paper.
Our Expertise
Catriona Lavermicocca
Catriona is a Chartered Accountant and a Lecturer with the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance. She holds a Master of Law from UNSW and a Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Law from Macquarie University.
Her research interests are taxation, directors duties and corporate governance.
Past student comments:
- “interesting subject and the teacher made the experience better”
- “very helpful in my career”
- “regular inclusion of case studies helped me to have a deeper understanding of Australian taxation”
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