Master of Accounting

Course 261-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

 ContactGraduate School Office, Faculty of Economics and Commerce 

Course Overview:	The overall aim of the Masters of Accounting is to improve students' applied knowledge, skills and capabilities as accounting professionals and broaden students' horizons intellectually. The degree is designed to stimulate students' awareness of existing and emerging issues, and advance students' skills in identifying and solving accounting and business analysis problems of an applied nature.
Objectives:	On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify and analyse the thinking and developments of leading contemporary accounting and business systems in relation to financial accounting, performance management, cost management, accounting-based equity security valuation, business systems and auditing, which are the six major accounting areas covered in this course; Demonstrate advanced critical and strategic thinking skills, capabilities and competencies in relation to accounting and business analysis issues and problems; Apply technical and analytical skills, using relevant decision frameworks and empirical research evidence, to address specific accounting and business system problems; and Identify and critically evaluate accounting and business system issues emerging from strategic developments in practice and regulation. On successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following attributes and skills: Oral communication, particularly in relation to presentation preparation and delivery skills; Synthesising information; Problem identification and analysis; Critical thinking; Problem solving skills collaboratively in teams; Research, which includes accessing information and evidence from a range of sources; and Written communication, particularly in relation to presenting articulate analyses and arguments.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	The Master of Accounting 12 Subject Program consists of twelve semester-length subjects comprising five core subjects and seven elective subjects over three semesters full-time or six semesters part-time.
Subject Options:	Five core subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 306-663 Issues in Corporate Reporting Semester 1 12.50 306-664 Strategic Management Accounting Semester 2 12.50 306-665 Managing Information Technology Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 306-666 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services Semester 1 12.50 306-667 Acc.Information and Security Valuation Semester 2 12.50 Seven elective subjects: Recommended electives Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 306-610 Financial Statement Analysis Semester 1 12.50 306-661 Electronic Commerce Semester 1 12.50 306-662 Information Processes & Control Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 306-686 Legal Issues for Accountants Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 306-687 Taxation for Business Decision Making Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 306-690 Forensic Business Processes Semester 1 12.50 306-691 Information Technology Forensics Semester 2 12.50 325-640 Marketing Management Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50 325-663 Human Resource Management Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 325-664 Strategic Management Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 325-665 Internet Marketing Semester 2 12.50 333-641 Financial Management Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 333-642 Corporate Financial Policy Semester 2 12.50 333-810 Financial Spreadsheeting Semester 2 12.50 333-816 Financial Markets and Instruments Semester 1 12.50 Students may be able to select other 600 level subjects from the offerings within the Faculty of Economics and Commerce. This will be subject to the student having the required pre-requisite subject(s) and the approval of the Program Director and subject coordinator. Sequence of Study 12 Subject Program Year 1 - Semester 1 306-663 Issues in Corporate Reporting 306-666 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services Two elective subjects Year 1 - Semester 2 306-664 Strategic Management Accounting 306-665 Managing Information Technology 306-667 Accounting Information and Security Valuation One elective subject Year 2 - Semester 1 Four elective subjects Assessment Students must complete 150 points under the structure listed above in order to qualify for the Master of Accounting.
Entry Requirements:	The minimum entry requirement is an undergraduate degree of good academic standing in accounting or its equivalent and at least one year of documented relevant work and/or professional experience post degree completion. Students who have successfully completed the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) PY/CA Program or the CPA Australia CPA Program may receive a maximum of four credits for Master of Accounting subjects.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Notes:	Students who include a winter semester subject as one of their final subjects in the Master of Accounting course may not be eligible to graduate from the program until after results are released in December of the same year.

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