The Master of Accounting Studies (MAS) is a graduate conversion course designed especially for students who wish to enter the accounting profession but who have limited or no previous experience in accounting studies. This course develops essential business skills valued by employers and provides students with the opportunity to study a comprehensive course leading to admission to the professional programs offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia (CPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA).  The Institute of  Public Accountants (IPA) recognises that the MAS meets membership requirements for Associate status. Successful graduates qualify for eight exemptions from ACCA membership examinations. ACCA is recognised as the leading global professional accountancy body.

Upon completion of the Master of Accounting (MAS), you will be able to:

• demonstrate professional skills and knowledge in relation to contemporary accounting issues and related practices
• apply appropriate professional and analytical skills to address specific accounting and business issues and challenges
• analyse contemporary accounting issues within a range of theories and frameworks
• analyse the impact of law and ethics on accounting practice
• apply strategic management and marketing techniques to a range of business situations
• be classified as an ‘accountant’ in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO Code: 2211-11)
• be eligible for admission into the professional programs offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia (CPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
• meet the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) membership requirements for Associate status
• qualify for nine exemptions from ACCA membership examinations.

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Intakes

Kaplan Business School offers three study periods each year. Students may commence their studies in any of the three trimester intakes.

Duration

2 years full time (16 units, 5 trimesters) or part time equivalent

Mode

On campus, full-time or part-time 

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