Program Overview

Want to become an accounting expert with career options beyond the traditional roles of accounting? La Trobe's Master of Extended Professional Accounting offers you the flexibility to extend your study into a range of specialist business areas.

In this accredited degree, you'll build the skills and knowledge to create, analyse and interpret the accounting information that's essential in all businesses and public enterprises. Be ready to help evaluate business models, advise on strategy and decision-making, audit accounts and manage tax issues.

Gain a valuable blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience that'll broaden your career opportunities. What's more, you'll further hone the human skills that employers are looking for, like communication and personal development.

Prepare for career success with this degree – we've designed it with industry input to build the skills you need in the workplace. Hear guest lectures from industry experts and enjoy opportunities to connect with industry and professional accounting bodies.

You'll learn:

• Accounting principles, information systems and analytics: Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.
• Management accounting: Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
• Advanced financial accounting and reporting issues: Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios. Develop a systematic knowledge of contemporary issues in accounting.
• Auditing and assurance: Explore the nature and purpose of auditing. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.
• Taxation: Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.

Specialisation: Project Management

Become the driving force behind project success. Learn to deliver next level outcomes, deftly handling deadlines, suppliers, milestones and risks.

You'll gain advanced skills in leading projects and ensuring organisational excellence by providing strategic advice and managing stakeholders, as you explore subjects like project planning, quality management, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and resource management. Then, take the opportunity to connect with other professionals to develop effective techniques for projects of any scope.