Program Requirements
The Master of Accounting requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting
ECON8069 Business Economics
FINM7006 Foundations of Finance
STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
A minimum of 24 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN7005 Contemporary Issues in Accounting
BUSN7006 Public Sector Accounting and Reporting
BUSN7017 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
BUSN7031 Management Accounting and Cost Analysis
BUSN7036 Financial Statement Analysis
BUSN7045 Corporate Governance
BUSN7050 Corporate Accounting
BUSN7052 Commercial Law
A maximum of 48 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN7021 Taxation Law
BUSN7054 Auditing and Assurance Services
BUSN7057 Business Association Law
BUSN8007 Analysis of Financial Reporting
BUSN8013 Seminar in Research Method in Commerce
BUSN8016 Taxation Concepts and Issues
BUSN8018 Qualitative Research Methods
BUSN8056 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services
BUSN8110 Foundations of Management Accounting Research
BUSN8801 Commerce Research Report
BUSN8802 Master Research Project (Commerce)
BUSN8803 Master Sub-Thesis (Commerce)
BUSN8804 Master Sub-Thesis (Commerce)
INFS7004 Accounting Information Systems
INFS7040 Electronic Commerce for Managers
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an average mark of at least 65%.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (1 semester) of credit.
Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (1 year) of credit.
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $27,312.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $34,800.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Master of Accounting allows students to develop accounting skills and the ability to undertake independent research and critical thinking.
For students with limited or no prior accounting training, the program offers conversion courses that allow them to meet the education entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies. Students who need to complete additional courses to gain Australian accounting accreditation can also do this as part of the program. Students with prior accounting studies will take more advanced accounting courses, and have the opportunity to undertake more substantial research projects.
The program is taught by research active academic staff. Students are exposed to professional and scholarly academic accounting research, enhancing their academic and professional competence.
With continuing high global demand for qualified accountants, graduates of the program have a wide range of career opportunities in accounting firms, government departments, banking and finance organisations, corporations and other related accounting fields.
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Exercise judgement under supervision to analyse and solve accounting problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives
- Integrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of issues in auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law, and with an understanding of issues in accounting development and accounting research
- Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to evaluate complex accounting problems in professional and research context
- Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in diverse collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants
- Seek and reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements and initiate this process for others
Further Information
If you are seeking exemptions as a student who completed accounting courses at an Australian University, you are required to provide your academic transcript and a table which matches the courses that you completed, with CPA or CA accredited courses if you are seeking exemptions.Students who completed accounting courses or a Bachelor of Accounting degree at an overseas University are required to provide a copy of assessment letter by CPA or CA if they are seeking exemptions. Please note College will not be able to grant any exemptions without receiving CPA or CA's assessment of your qualifications.
Please note we only accept notarised or translated outlines with the university seal or translated outlines by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters).
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The Master of Accounting allows students to develop accounting skills and the ability to undertake independent research and critical thinking.
For students with accounting background, limited or no prior accounting training, the program offers conversion courses that allows them to meet the education entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies while assuming little or no existing background or knowledge of accounting on the part of those enrolled.
Students with prior accounting studies may apply for the program, but may be required to take more advanced accounting courses if they continue to study the same area as their undergraduate major.
Single degree
This degree requires a total of 96 units (16 courses)
- 4 compulsory courses (24 units)- BUSN7008, STAT7055, ECON8069 and FINM7006
- minimum 4 courses from the list-BUSN7005, BUSN7006, BUSN7017, BUSN7031, BUSN7045, BUSN7050 and BUSN7052
- maximum 8 courses from the list- BUSN7021, BUSN7054, BUSN7075, BUS8007, BUSN8013, BUSN8016, BUSN8018, BUSN8056, BUSN8110, BUSN8801, BUSN8802, BUSN8803, BUSN8804, INFS7004, INFS7040
About this degree
The program requires completion of 96 units. Students who are seeking a CPA or a CA associate membership are required to complete the following (if they have not done any accounting courses in their previous studies):
-BUSN7008, STAT7055, FINM7006, ECON8069, INFS7040, BUSN7050, BUSN7052, BUSN7005, BUSN7031, BUSN7057, BUSN7021 and BUSN7054.
This program provides an option to undertake a research unit (6-24 units), upon approval by the School.
Enrolment Status
If you are an international student, you are required to undertake 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) and you will be able to complete the program in two years. If you are a domestic student, you will have 7 years to complete this degree.
Study Options
Master of Accounting
2-year CourseworkStudy Options
| Year 1 48 units | BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting 6 units | BUSN7052 Commercial Law 6 units | FINM7006 Foundations of Finance 6 units | INFS7040 Electronic Commerce for Managers 6 units |
| BUSN7031 Management Accounting and Cost Analysis 6 units | BUSN7057 Business Association Law 6 units | STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 6 units | BUSN7050 Corporate Accounting 6 units |
Academic Advice
Before applying for any exemptions towards the program,
students (except the ANU students) should include an assessment of their qualification completed
by either CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
Australia or the Institute of Public Accountants. If you are eligible for exemptions, you will need to substitute courses that you get exemptions with CBE electives. Please note students will not receive any credit unless they are a full CPA or a CA.
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure
about your which courses to enrol in, you can come to an academic advice
session at Melville Hall during Orientation week.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au
