The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Extension) provides a professional accounting education to graduates of non-accounting disciplines. The degree is designed to build upon previous non-accounting undergraduate studies to provide graduates with relevant technical and theoretical knowledge of accounting and related disciplines. The program integrates communication skills, computer applications and business ethics within the discipline of accounting. The course includes subjects which provide extensive support and preparation for the CPA Program ® professional level examinations. About the course The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Extension) program will prepare students to: • understand and evaluate the conceptual basis of accounting • understand, evaluate and apply the principles of current accounting practice • demonstrate knowledge of the technical skills essential for the professional accountant in the global environment • recognise and analyse the impact of the business environment on accounting theory and its application, including the regulatory requirements controlling the accounting process • understand and be able to apply principles and analytical techniques from economics, commercial law, business communications and quantitative methods, in the accounting context • demonstrate advanced knowledge in subject areas required for membership of CPA Australia • sit the CPA Program professional level external examinations

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