Postgraduate Accountancy Courses

COURSES OFFERED

1. Master of Accountancy - Research
2. Master of Accountancy
3. Master of Professional Accounting
4. Master of Forensic Accounting

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY - RESEARCH

The Master of Accountancy – Research degree comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 48 credit point thesis. This degree is primarily a research degree for those who have completed a Bachelors Honours at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in accountancy, economics, finance or management.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants who have completed a coursework Masters degree at an appropriate standard may be admitted to the program.

Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing of up to 24 credit points may be awarded for the coursework component of this degree to students who have completed research related subjects at an appropriate standard as assessed by the Head of Accounting Discipline. A candidate may not undertake subjects for this degree that are similar in content to subjects included in their Honours or Masters course.

Course Program

Elective Subjects

12 credit points from the 900 level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance, provided those electives are appropriate to the course of research the student intends to pursue.

Subject selection to be approved by the Head of Accounting Discipline.

Other coursework subjects may be substituted with the permission of the Head of Accounting Discipline.

Thesis

Other Information

Further information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin@uow.edu.au.

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

Overview

The Master of Accountancy builds on the accounting knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level. It develops in-depth understanding and capacities to critique the research and practice of accounting.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Accountancy or Commerce degree with a major in Accountancy from a recognised tertiary institution, with an average mark of at least 60%.

Course Program

Students will undertake 48 credit points consisting of any eight subjects from the following list:

With permission of the Head of Accounting Discipline, it is possible for students to substitute subjects listed above with ACCY985 Special Topic in Accounting A or ACCY986 Special Topic in Accounting B.

Professional Recognition

Recognised by CPA Australia as a specialist Masters Degree.

Other Information

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Overview

The program is designed to build on the learning experience of the students and to extend that experience to an appreciation and understanding of matters relating to the practice of accounting. Students will have an appreciation of the theoretical issues under-pinning the practice of accounting, as well as the legal and practical issues surrounding that practice.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent.

Course Requirements

The course is designed to be taken over three or four semesters on a full-time basis or a part-time equivalent basis. The program consists of twelve subjects totalling 72 credit points.

Course Program

Professional Recognition

Recognised by CPA Australia and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Other Information

Additional information is available from www.uow.edu.au or email: accfin@uow.edu.au

MASTER OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Overview

The Master of Forensic Accounting emphasises a forensic rather than a control-based or risk management approach to the analysis of corporate governance and the possibility of fraud.

Students will be given a broad-based introduction to the nature and purpose of forensic accounting. The scope and content of all subjects extend well beyond a ‘legal’ focus and provide an opportunity to study and acquire skills in investigative techniques and the collection of data as well as the skills necessary to not only identify poor management but also unethical and fraudulent activities.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in accountancy from a recognised university. Other academic or professional qualifications plus a minimum of five years full-time work experience may be approved by the Program Coordinator, Forensic Studies.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing for ACCY950 and ACCY958 will be offered to applicants who have completed the CPA Australia or ICAA Program.

** Exit option of Graduate Certificate of Forensic Accounting after the completion of these subjects.

Professional Recognition

Recognised by CPA Australia.

Other Information

Further information is available from www.uow.edu.au or email: accfin@uow.edu.au