Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

Associate Professor Prem Yapa

Program Director

RMIT College of Business• One of the largest business colleges in

Australia

• Consists of Six Schools– Accounting – Level 15– Economics, Finance & Marketing – Level 12– Business Information Technology – Level 17– Graduate School of Business and Law –

Building 113– Management – Level 16– Business TAFE – Level 13

School of Accounting

• U/G and P/G Accounting programs, Research degrees

• Providing education across S.E. Asia

• Reputation for practice-based programs

• Strong links with industry

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program at RMIT offers with practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and expertise to enable students to become literate and analytical practitioners in accounting.

– It is designed for graduates of non-accounting disciplines who wish to broaden their career prospects, permitting entry into the accounting profession.

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

– Industry relevant projects, solving problems for real clients and exposure to realistic business problems and environments are essential features of the MPA degree.

– Course content is consistently redefined to meet the emerging demands of business and the broader community which means that our MPA program will be wholly relevant to the national and global market place.

Who can follow RMIT - MPA

– Australian and international students (both with and without work experience) who have a generalist undergraduate degree and seek to pursue a career in the accounting profession.

– International students who seek entry to CPA Australia and Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and Institute of Public Accountants.

– These may include students who have undertaken an accounting major in undergraduate degrees not deemed equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree.

Who can follow RMIT - MPA – Australian students seeking a career change who

have vocational work experience. This includes various careers, for example, nursing, teaching, marketing engineering, forensic science, business administration, information technology and scientific researchers who are currently enrolled in the program

– Countries represented by international students currently include the following:

China (majority), India, Russia, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Norway, Thailand, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

• Accredited by CPA Australia, ICAA & IPA

• Consists of 12 courses in:

– Financial accounting (including accounting theory)

– Management accounting

– Law (commercial/corporate, tax)

– Auditing

– Economics

– Finance

– Information Systems

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

6 Core Courses + 6 Electives

Course Code Course Name Pre-requisite CPA CA EnrolledSemester

6 Core Courses (Master)

ACCT1106 Introduction to Financial Accounting NIL 1.1

LAW2480 Business and Corporations Law NIL 1.2

BAFI1100 Financial Decision Making NIL 1.1

ACCT1109 Management and Cost Accounting ACCT1106 2.1

ACCT1110 Accounting for Corporations ACCT1106 2.1

ACCT2111 Contemporary Accounting Thought ACCT1110 Compulsory for Master students 3.2

6 Electives – For CPA / CA

*ECON1113 Economic Analysis for Business NIL 1.2

*LAW2471 Taxation Law and Practice LAW2480 2.2

*ECON1232 Quantitative Methods for Accounting NIL 2.2

*ACCT1111 Auditing and Assurance Services ACCT1110 3.1

*ISY2391 Strategic Info Systems & Accounting ACCT1106 3.1

XXXXXXOther Elective(s) -any PG courses with 12 credit point 3.2

Note: * are highly recommended that these courses are taken to strengthen career opportunities.

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

• Core technical knowledge

• Capabilities and skills

– Cognitive

– writing (reports)

– analytic (problem solve, reason)

– appreciative (ethics, interdisciplinary)

– Behavioural

– personal (creative, independent)

– interpersonal (listening, presentation)

Resources• There are a range of University resources:

• RMIT Business LibraryLevel 5, Building 108

http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

• Study and Learning Centre

Level 4, Building 108

www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre

• http://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Resources• Student Computer Lab – (Level 3)

• Student Hub – Level 3

–Student cards; Change of address; Pick up forms; Copies of Confirmation of Enrolment; Fees; Official results printouts, Apply Letter of Completion etc.

• RMIT International – Building 22 main campus

–Visa issues; Change of citizenship; Medicare; Change of program; Working permit etc.

• Business Library – Level 5

Location?

• School of Accounting – Level 15

– Leave of absence requests; Program enquiries and academic advice; Student progress issues; Exemptions; Extension of visa; prerequisites; Change of courses etc.

• Most classes in this building (108) and building (13).

• Promotion of RMIT to prospective students

• Pre-arrival information

• Arrival & Reception Services for commencing students

• Visa information & advice

• OSHC information & advice • Applications for Admission

• Central liaison with DIAC – DEST

• Refunds before enrolment

• Advice on program transfers/ cancellations etc

• Visa Renewals

International Student Service Centre

Students must notify RMIT University of any change in personal details.

• New Students – within 7 days of arrival

• Continuing students – within 7 days of the change occurring

• Use enrolment on-line.

Change of address

Where to Obtain Course/Program Advice

• Program Director MPAAssoc Professor Prem Yapaprem.yapa@rmit.edu.au - 9925 1606

• Deputy Program Director MPADr Mahesh JoshiMahesh.joshi@rmit.edu.au – 9925 1453

• Contact our Postgraduate Program Administrative OfficerBenbie Lau

– benbie.lau@rmit.edu.au - 9925 5768Nicky Palagyi

– nicolette.palagyi@rmit.edu.au - 9925 5717

RMIT Experience

• Social as well as academic experience

• The opportunity to receive a quality education