Become an expert with in-demand skills when you study La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting.
In this accredited degree, you'll build expertise in existing and emerging accounting information systems and data analytics tools. Investigate the fields underpinning modern accounting, including business law, taxation, finance and economics. Connect with industry and professional accounting bodies during your studies and prepare for career success.
Learn how to solve accounting problems across a diverse variety of business contexts. With lectures delivered by leading academics and guest industry experts, you'll get a well-rounded perspective on contemporary accounting issues – ranging from industry-specific measurement issues to the impact of global harmonisation on financial reporting practices.
La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting is a direct pathway to becoming a qualified professional accountant. If you have limited exposure to accounting or are forging a new path, this degree will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to build your dream career.
You'll learn:
Accounting principles, information systems and analytics
Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.
Management accounting
Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
Financial accounting and reporting
Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios.
Auditing and assurance
Explore the nature and purpose of auditing and assurance. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.
Taxation
Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.
Master of Professional Accounting intended learning outcomes
Demonstrate integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in professional accounting practice.
Critically apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve practical accounting problems independently and as part of a team.
Effectively communicate accounting advice to specialists and non-specialists from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
Exercise professional judgement to solve business problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.
Review performance feedback and take actions for personal and professional development.
Master of Professional Accounting career opportunities
Accountants and accountancy expertise are vital for organisations in every industry – so after graduation, you could find roles in private enterprise, government departments, the not-for-profit sector and beyond.
Possible roles include:
Business analyst
Assist with start-up structuring, valuation and financing. Review existing business operations to help with strategy, business planning, and identifying and implementing performance improvements.
Financial accountant
Take responsibility for financial reporting, including end-of-year financial reports, reconciliations and statutory obligations. Help provide stakeholders with reliable information for decision-making.