Master of Professional Accounting

This degree is made up of 14 core units including 1 capstone unit, plus 2 specified electives. Year 1 nests the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (People Leadership & Performance, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Accounting for Managers, Accounting Information Systems) followed by the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management Accounting, Business & Corporations Law). Year 2 (Master of Professional Accounting) covers Business Risk Management, Managerial Finance, Corporate Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Taxation Law & Practice, a Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility capstone, and 2 specified electives.

Successful graduates gain a Master of Professional Accounting, accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. The MPA satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the CA ANZ and CPA programs (completion of the CPA Program and Practical Experience Requirement is also required for CPA status).

Assessment methods vary and include a combination of examinations, assignments and reports, presentations, case studies and practical applications.

You can apply for Academic Credit, which recognises prior study, skills and knowledge. Graduates from recognised institutions providing evidence of their previous studies and industry experience can apply.

This program is only available at Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne, delivered in association with Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Chadstone campus.

Eligible Australian citizens can access FEE-HELP for all or part of their tuition fees, subject to confirmation by the Australian government.

Enrolment in the MPA may allow domestic students to apply for Centrelink support such as Youth Allowance (Student), Austudy, or the Pensioner Education Supplement — see the Services Australia website for details.