Program Requirements
The Master of Accounting requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting
ECON8069 Business Economics
FINM7006 Applied Foundations of Finance
STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
A minimum of 36 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN7005 Contemporary Issues in Accounting
BUSN7006 Public Sector Accounting and Reporting
BUSN7017 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
BUSN7031 Management Accounting and Cost Analysis
BUSN7036 Financial Statement Analysis
BUSN7045 Corporate Governance
BUSN7050 Corporate Accounting
BUSN7052 Commercial Law
INFS7004 Accounting Information Systems
A minimum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN7021 Taxation Law
BUSN7049 Corporate Financial Reporting
BUSN7054 Auditing and Assurance Services
BUSN7057 Business Association Law
A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN8007 Analysis of Financial Reporting
BUSN8102 Special Topics in Commerce
BUSN8801 Commerce Research Report
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (1 semester) of credit.
Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (1 year) of credit.
Cognate Disciplines
Accounting, Actuarial studies, Business, Business information systems, Computing science, Economics, Finance, International business, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $30,768.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $41,040.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Master of Accounting allows students to develop accounting skills and critical thinking. Students with limited or no prior accounting training can undertake courses that allow them to meet the entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies. Students who need additional courses to gain entry to Australian professional bodies can also complete this as part of the program. Students with prior accounting studies will take more advanced accounting courses.
The program is taught by research active academic staff. Students are exposed to professional and scholarly academic accounting research, enhancing their academic and professional competence.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates who have successfully completed the Master of Accounting will have the skills and knowledge to:
| Judgement | Exercise judgement under supervision to analyse and solve accounting problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives |
| Knowledge | Integrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of issues in auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law, and with an understanding of issues in accounting development and accounting research |
| Application Skills | Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to evaluate complex accounting problems in professional and research context |
| Communication and Teamwork | Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in diverse collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants |
| Self-Management | Seek and reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements and initiate this process for others |
Further Information
**Please note students who are commencing in Semester 2, 2017 are required to take BUSN7021 Taxation Law in their program to meet the CPA accreditation requirements, in addition to other accredited courses, if they wish to meet the CPA accreditation requirements.Internship:
Students in the Master of Accounting may be able to undertake 6 units as an internship. Internships are offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2 and selection is on a competitive basis. More information about the internship program can be found on the College website: https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/students/student-information/internship-program/
Course credit for prior study:
If you are seeking exemptions as a student who completed accounting courses at an Australian University, you are required to provide your academic transcript and a table which matches the courses that you completed, with CPA or CA accredited courses if you are seeking exemptions.
Students who completed accounting courses or a Bachelor of Accounting degree at an overseas University are required to provide a copy of assessment letter by CPA or CA if they are seeking exemptions. Please note College will not be able to grant any exemptions without receiving CPA or CA's assessment of your qualifications.
Please note we only accept notarised or translated outlines with the university seal or translated outlines by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters).
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The Master of Accounting
allows students to develop accounting skills and the ability to
undertake independent research and critical thinking. For students
with limited or no prior accounting training, the program offers
conversion courses that allow them to meet the education entry
requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies. Students
who need to complete additional courses to gain Australian accounting
accreditation can also do this as part of the program. Students with
prior accounting studies will take more advanced accounting courses, and
have the opportunity to undertake more substantial research projects. The
program is taught by research active academic staff. Students are
exposed to professional and scholarly academic accounting research,
enhancing their academic and professional competence. With
continuing high global demand for qualified accountants, graduates of
the program have a wide range of career opportunities in accounting
firms, government departments, banking and finance organisations,
corporations and other related accounting fields.
Single degree
This degree requires a total of 96 units (16 courses)
- 4 compulsory courses (24 units)- BUSN7008, STAT7055, ECON8069 and FINM7006
- minimum 4 courses from the list-BUSN7005, BUSN7006, BUSN7017, BUSN7031, BUSN7045, BUSN7050 and BUSN7052
- maximum 8 courses from the list- BUSN7021, BUSN7054, BUSN7075, BUS8007, BUSN8013, BUSN8016, BUSN8018, BUSN8056, BUSN8110, BUSN8801, BUSN8802, BUSN8803, BUSN8804, INFS7004, INFS7040
About this degree
The program requires completion of 96 units. Students who are seeking a CPA or a CA associate membership are required to complete the following (if they have not done any accounting courses in their previous studies):
-BUSN7008, STAT7055, FINM7006, ECON8069, INFS7040, BUSN7050, BUSN7052, BUSN7005, BUSN7031, BUSN7057, BUSN7021 and BUSN7054.
This program provides an option to undertake a research unit (6-24 units), upon approval by the School.
Enrolment Status
If you are an international student, you are required to undertake 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) and you will be able to complete the program in two years. If you are a domestic student, you will have 7 years to complete this degree.
Study Option Commencing in Semester 1
Study Option Commencing in Semester 2
Study Options
Master of Accounting
2-year CourseworkAcademic Advice
Before applying for any exemptions towards the program,
students (except the ANU students) should include an assessment of their qualification completed
by either CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
Australia or the Institute of Public Accountants. If you are eligible for exemptions, you will need to substitute courses that you get exemptions with CBE electives. Please note students will not receive any credit unless they are a full CPA or a CA.
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure
about your which courses to enrol in, you can come to an academic advice
session at Melville Hall during Orientation week or a CBE drop in session, or contact your program convenor, Dr Rebecca Tan. Her consultation sessions are;
Thursday 11 Feb – 11:15-1:15
Friday 12 Feb – 10:00-12:30
Monday 15 Feb – 1:30-3:00
Wednesday 17 Feb – 10:30-12:00
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au