Master of Professional Accounting

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements 2-year duration An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. 1.5-year duration (with advanced standing) An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; OR An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting . Notes: You do not need to make a separate application for advanced standing (1.5-year duration). RMIT will assess your eligibility for advanced standing as part of your application for the course. However, if you would also like to be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning, you must submit a detailed CV with your application. All assessments are made on a case-by-case basis. If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry. Commonwealth supported place (CSP) A limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available in this course. The minimum GPA to be considered for a CSP is 2.7 out of 4.0. To be considered for a CSP you must apply for the CSP offering through the RMIT Application System. Students currently enrolled in this course in a full-fee place may apply to transfer to a CSP upon completing 48 credit points (not including credit transfer), subject to meeting minimum GPA requirement in full-fee course. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements 2-year duration You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. 1.5-year duration (with advanced standing) You must have successfully completed: An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher-level qualification in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; OR RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting . Notes: If you wish to be considered for the 1.5-year version of the course (advanced standing), you must indicate this when you apply, by ticking the box "applying for credit". Applications for advanced standing credit are considered on a case-by-case basis. Your qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Take your career to the next level By studying the MPA, you’re making a long-term investment in your career development, and the development of the accounting profession globally. MPA graduates may work in small, medium or large organisations in public accounting practice, commerce, government or the not-for-profit sector. You may even consider starting your own business. Graduate roles may include: Working with senior managers on planning and disclosing social and environmental activities of the organisation Monitoring and reporting on the cash flow and financial resources of the organisation Preparing information for organisational strategies Preparing integrated reports for financial and sustainability reporting Participating in the preparation and evaluation of business plans Participating in the development and review of performance management systems Providing financial and taxation advice Running a small business. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks. Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post university professional qualification. Statutory accreditation This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession. Membership Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession. Master of Professional Accounting Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates. CPA Australia Course satisfies the academic requirements for direct entry into the CPA Australia Program. Membership and opportunities Students and graduates eligible to enrol in the CPA Australia Network Graduates eligible to enrol in CPA Australia program Graduates eligible for membership category: Associate Visit the CPA Australia website Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) Course satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the CA Program. (Accredited for course delivery in Melbourne and via Open Universities Australia.) Membership and opportunities Students and graduates eligible for membership category: Student Affiliate Graduates eligible to enrol in CA program Graduates eligible for membership category: Student Affiliate Visit the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand website Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Course satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the ACCA Qualification Program. (Accredited for course delivery in Melbourne and via Open Universities Australia.) Membership and opportunities Graduates eligible for specified credit in the ACCA Qualification Program of up to 9 fundamental level papers Students eligible for accelerate program and can register and prepare for ACCA professional level exams prior to graduation Visit the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants website Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Course satisfies the academic requirements to be streamed into the Advanced Route 2 pathway for the CIMA Program. (Accredited for program delivery in Melbourne and via Open Universities Australia.) Membership and opportunities Students can enrol in the CIMA Program with specified credit for all papers except the Management Case Study Exam (MCSE) which can be taken in the last semester of the Masters program. The CIMA qualification will be awarded on confirmation of the awarding of the degree Graduates can enrol in the CIMA Program and are eligible for specified credit for all papers except for the MCSE Visit the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants website The Association of International Accountants (AIA) Course satisfies the academic requirements for entry into AIA professional qualification programs. Membership and opportunities Graduates eligible for specified credit of up to 12 papers Visit the The Association of International Accountants website Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) Membership and opportunities Graduates eligible to apply for IPA program Graduates eligible for membership category: Associate or Graduate Associate Visit the Institute of Public Accountants website Please note: This degree is suitable for graduates who hold a bachelor degree in any discipline who wish to obtain a qualification that is recognised by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Holders of an Australian bachelor's degree in accounting that was accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (formerly known as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia) do not need to complete this degree for Australian professional accounting association recognition purposes. This degree may not be suitable for applicants who have completed a non-Australian bachelor's degree in accounting with courses/subjects equivalent to those which are specified for Associate membership of CPA Australia. For further information about CPA Australia Associate membership requirements, visit the CPA Australia website . <div