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 nonaccounting 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
Enrolled
Semester
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
*LAW2471
Taxation Law and Practice
*ECON1232
Quantitative Methods for Accounting
*ACCT1111
Auditing and Assurance Services
ACCT1110
*ISY2391
Strategic Info Systems & Accounting
ACCT1106
XXXXXX
Other Elective(s) -any
PG courses with 12 credit point
Note:
NIL


LAW2480
NIL
1.2

2.2
2.2


* are highly recommended that these courses are taken to strengthen career opportunities.
3.1
3.1
3.2
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 Library
Level 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).
International Student
Service Centre
• 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
Change of address
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.
Where to Obtain
Course/Program Advice
•
Program Director MPA
Assoc Professor Prem Yapa
prem.yapa@rmit.edu.au - 9925 1606
•
Deputy Program Director MPA
Dr Mahesh Joshi
Mahesh.joshi@rmit.edu.au – 9925 1453
•
Contact our Postgraduate Program Administrative Officer
Benbie Lau
– benbie.lau@rmit.edu.au - 9925 5768
Nicky Palagyi
– nicolette.palagyi@rmit.edu.au - 9925 5717
RMIT Experience
• Social as well as academic experience
• The opportunity to receive a quality
education