Overview
Overview
This major will help to ensure your success as a Certified Practising Accountant.
You will be offered tuition for subjects in the CPA Program delivered by CPA Australia. Participation in the CPA Program exams is optional. If you choose to sit any CPA Program exams, you will be responsible for all associated costs, including exam fees, and you must meet CPA Australia’s program requirements for those subjects.
You will also develop skills in areas including strategic management accounting and ethical professional judgement in the workplace, and learn about the implications of accounting regulation on corporate reporting.
This course is a major in the Master of Professional Accounting.You can apply for this major in the second year of your studies.
What jobs can the CPA Australia course lead to?
Career examples
- Certified Practising Accountant
- Accountant manager
- Senior accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
Industries
- Accounting
- Business and commerce
- Finance and investment
- Government
- Law
- Resources and energy
- Retail
What you'll learn
- Apply core accounting and finance principles, alongside relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, to analyse and interpret economic activities, preparing accurate and reliable financial reports in accordance with professional standards, GC1, GC6
- Critically evaluate and design effective accounting information systems, utilising contemporary technology and data analytics techniques to meet the diverse information needs of stakeholders and support informed business decisions, GC2, GC3
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, presenting complex financial information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing, while adhering to ethical and professional standards, GC3, GC6
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and manage financial risks within organisations, contributing to sound governance practices and strategic decision-making in a global context, GC1, GC4
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in professional interactions, collaborating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and adhering to ethical principles in all business activities, GC4, GC5
- Commit to lifelong learning and professional development, continuously updating knowledge and skills to adapt to evolving industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements, while upholding the values of the accounting profession, GC1, GC6