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Master of Extended Professional Accounting

  • Masters (Coursework)

Business operations are being transformed in the digital era, leading to high demand for accountants who can blend technical expertise with a global perspective and data analytics skills. Want to become an accounting expert with career options beyond the traditional roles of accounting?

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
106759E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Oct
Domestic Fees
$30,800 per year / $61,600 total
International Fees
$39,000 per year / $78,000 total

About this course

Business operations are being transformed in the digital era, leading to high demand for accountants who can blend technical expertise with a global perspective and data analytics skills.

Want to become an accounting expert with career options beyond the traditional roles of accounting? La Trobe's Master of Extended Professional Accounting offers you the flexibility to extend your study into a range of specialist business areas.

In this accredited degree, you'll build the skills and knowledge to create, analyse and interpret the accounting information that's essential in all businesses and public enterprises. Be ready to help evaluate business models, advise on strategy and decision-making, audit accounts and manage tax issues.

Beyond studying the core subjects of professional accounting, you will take your studies even further with in-demand specialisations including global accounting - ACCA studies, data analytics, finance, project management and business research.

Gain a valuable blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience that'll broaden your career opportunities. What's more, you'll further hone the human skills that employers are looking for, like communication and personal development.

Prepare for career success with this degree - we've designed it with industry input to build the skills you need in the workplace. Hear guest lectures from industry experts and enjoy opportunities to connect with industry and professional accounting bodies.

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.
  • Advanced financial accounting and reporting issues
    • Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios. Develop a systematic knowledge of contemporary issues in accounting.
  • Auditing and assurance
    • Explore the nature and purpose of auditing. 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.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Master of Extended Professional Accounting, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 120 credit points from chosen Core

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 15 credit points from chosen Capstone
  • 45 credit points from chosen Core
  • 60 credit points from chosen Core choice - Specialisation
Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACC5001 1 15 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES ACC4001 1 15 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING ACC5002 1 15 FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW LST4001 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS BUS5PB 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS BUA4003 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE BUA4005 1 15 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE BUA4004 1 15 AUDITING AND ASSURANCE ACC5AAS 2 15 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ACC5MCR 2 15 TAXATION ACC5TAX 2 15

Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ISSUES ACC5AAI 2 15

A specialisation is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. In some courses, you need to complete at least one specialisation to attain your degree.

Students to select one specialisation

Specialisations

  • Global accounting - ACCA studies
  • Data analytics
  • Financial management
  • Project management
  • Business research

For more information on these please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)

To view other campus handbook course details, please select relevant campus in the drop down.

Study locations

Sydney

Melbourne

Bendigo

Career pathways

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.
  • Management accountant
    • Help your organisation evaluate past performance and plan for the future. Analyse financial and non-financial data to assist in decision-making and advise on the implications of business decisions.
  • Auditor
    • Use modern auditing and data analytics tools to give internal and external clients assurance about an organisation's operations.
  • Taxation accountant
    • Advise taxation issues for individuals and organisations. Manage, prepare and submit reports including tax returns and other statements, and advise clients on how to manage their income.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at La Trobe University.
74.2%
Overall satisfaction
77.8%
Skill scale
62.9%
Teaching scale
85.5%
Employed full-time
$107k
Average salary