Postgraduate
Master of Professional Accounting (Chartered Accounting)
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification*, as recognised by UWA; and either:
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
*Applicants who have a Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting, or an equivalent qualification, are not eligible for admission.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 3-4 contact hours a week, plus additional personal study.
- Postgraduate
- 42660
- 103502K
The Trading Room
Get out of the classroom and into our real-time Trading Room with access to over 400 global markets. With 50 financial terminals, and data from the ASX, NYSE and LSE available, students have an unprecedented opportunity to take their studies further and gain a career edge.
What is the CA Program?
The Chartered Accountants (CA) program is one of the most highly regarded professional accounting qualifications in the world. The program addresses the practical application of advanced accounting knowledge and is the pathway to international recognition as a Chartered Accountant. The advanced chartered accounting units you will complete as part of this course are:
i. Ethics, Risk and Technology
ii. Financial Accounting and Reporting
iii. Business Performance
iv. Taxation
v. Auditing
vi. Integrated Chartered Accounting Practice (ICAP).
Normally, students commence the CA Program after they have graduated from an accredited accounting course. However, by integrating the CA Program, the Master of Professional Accounting (Chartered Accounting) enables you to fast-track your progression to the ‘Chartered Accountant’ designation.
What is the CA Program?
Get a head start on your pathway to becoming a CA
Students enrolled in the Master of Professional Accounting at UWA are able to complete the professional study requirements of the Chartered Accountants (CA) qualification as part of their degree, setting students apart in the job market.
While most graduates complete their CA qualifications while working in their first job, the embedded CA Program ensures students can complete all the academic requirements (including CA exams) before starting work, improving their career opportunities.
The inclusion of the CA Program modules will provide a degree that no other WA university offers.
Master of Professional Accounting graduates would normally complete the Chartered Accountants Program, which is a registered Level 8 award with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) after graduating.
About CA ANZ
The CA Program will be delivered by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) in partnership with UWA. It is a globally recognised Program connecting UWA students to a 1,000,000 strong global knowledge network. CA ANZ is the only professional accounting body approved by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
About the CA Program
- The CA Program is made up of five modules and mentored practical experience - it combines formal study and hands on learning to develop technical and professional skills.
- Students have the option to take the formal study component of the CA Program by choosing this stream. This is an option only and is not essential for any students to complete.
- Students will still need to accrue 3 years approved practical experience before completing all the requirements to become a CA.
Benefits
- Hold an internationally recognised postgraduate accounting qualification
- Be in demand for a highly valued skillset
- Be mentored by industry professionals
- Flexible study options including online learning for technical modules making it easier to balance work commitments
Course structure
The Master of Professional Accounting (Chartered Accounting) is completed in three stages:
Stage 1: Conversion Units
You will complete four conversion units to prepare you for study in this course. Depending on prior learning, you may be eligible for an exemption to one or more of these units.
Stage 2: Core Units
You will complete nine core units addressing taxation, corporate law, finance, accounting information systems, auditing, financial accounting, and management accounting.
Stage 3: Chartered Accounting Units
You will complete six Chartered Accounting units delivered in partnership between UWA and Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ). To gain admission to Stage 3, you must have a weighted average mark of at least 65% across stages 1 and 2.
View the course structure for the Master of Professional Accounting (Chartered Accounting).
Why study this course?
1. A postgraduate accounting qualification from one of Australia’s leading business schools,
2. Completion of the prestigious and globally recognised Chartered Accountants program,
3. A unique qualification that will differentiate you in the employment market.
Delivery
The course comprises eight units. All units (except the ICAP unit) are delivered face-to-face in the UWA Business School by experienced UWA academics in partnership with CA ANZ. The ICAP is delivered exclusively by the CA ANZ. Online delivery is also an option for those located outside of Perth.
Explainer: Chartered Accounting accredited courses
If you’re working in or planning to work in the accounting sector and are looking to gain professional accreditation from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), here's how you choose between the chartered accounting courses on offer.
Chartered Accounting at UWA
Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.
You'll learn to
- Account for advanced corporate accounting transactions.
- Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge to provide possible solutions to emerging and/or advanced business issues.
- Use clear and concise written and oral communication in complex accounting contexts to influence accountants and non-accountants
- Contribute accounting expertise in diverse teams seeking solutions to emerging and/or advanced business problems in complex contexts.
- Use accounting and business-related software to enhance decision-making and business efficiency.
