- Length 2 years full-time
- Minimum 96 Units
- Academic plan 7414XMACCT
- CRICOS code 050800J
- UAC code
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Mode of delivery
- Internal
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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 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.
Single 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,
INFS7004,
BUSN7050,
BUSN7052,
BUSN7005,
BUSN7031,
BUSN7057,
BUSN7021
and BUSN7054.
About this degree
This degree requires a total of 96 units (16 courses)
- 4 compulsory courses (24 units)- BUSN7008, STAT7055, ECON8069 and FINM7006
- minimum 6 courses from the list-BUSN7005, BUSN7006, BUSN7017, BUSN7031, BUSN7036, BUSN7045, BUSN7050, BUSN7052 and INFS7004
- minimum 3 courses from the list – BUSN7021, BUSN7049, BUSN7054, BUSN7057
- maximum 2 courses from the list- BUS8007, BUSN8801, BUSN7051
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.
2017
Study Plans
Study Options
Master of Accounting - Semester 2 commencement
Study plan - https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies/enrolment/study-plans/master-of-accounting/Study Options
| Year 1 | ||||
| BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting 6 units | BUSN7052 Commercial Law 6 units | FINM7006 Applied Foundations of Finance 6 units | STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 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 or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. 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 still unsure about your which courses to enrol in, you can seek an academic advice during Orientation week and the first week of each semester, or contact your program convenor, Dr Rebecca Tan.Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au