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About
the University
The
University of Southern Queensland is an
Australian and Queensland Government-accredited
University, and has been in operation
as a college and university since 1967.
USQ
has built a reputation for offering quality
academic programmes that are recognized
worldwide by other higher education institutions,
employers and internationally accredited
professional bodies.
Awards
- Commonwealth
Awards of Excellence 2004
i. USQ has won the Commonwealth
of Learning Award of Excellence for
Institutional Achievement at the third
Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning
currently being held in Dunedin, New
Zealand.
- Australian’s
University of the Year 2000-2001”
Good Universities Guide for “Developing
the e-University”
i. Amongst the many universities
in Australia, USQ has won the award
to be the best university in Australia.
ii. This reflects the quality and its
prestige being the best university in
Australia
not only for 1 year but 2 years consecutively.
- Best
Global University for Distance Education”
International Council for Open &
Distance Education (ICDE), Norway 1999
i. USQ is not only been
awarded for its quality and prestige
within Australia.
ii. Through the International Council
for Open & Distance Education (ICDE)
USQ has also bagged this award for its
educational leadership and expertise
in providing flexible distance learning
opportunities.
Recognition
& Accreditation
- Member
of the Association of Commonwealth Universities
(ACU)
- Fully
funded by the Australian Federal Government
For
more information about the university,
log on to www.usq.edu.au.
About
the Programme
- In
order to cater for the strong demand
for non-accounting graduates and Associate/Advanced
Diploma graduates to acquire professional
accounting qualifications the Master
of Professional Accounting (MPA) has
been introduced. The programme comprises
of 12 or 16 semester courses offered
in the external mode.
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Programme
Objectives
- To
cater to the strong demand for graduates
who require professional accounting
qualifications
- Sets
the path towards attaining the Chartered
Professional Accountant (CPA) status
- Prepares
individuals for higher level, policy
forming positions in their own fields,
eg: Accounting Finance
- Enhances
the abilities of people working for
themselves or about to set up business
- It
is a holistic integrated approach towards
accounting which aims to give a broad
understanding of business management
and corporate vision essential to tomorrow’s
top managers and corporate leaders
USQConnect
- Exclusive
access to USQConnect where every student is issued an personalised User ID and Password
- Allows
students to log on 24/7
- Students
are able to download notes, participate
in forums, post and view questions on
the notice board, network with other
students all over the world who are
taking the module
Link
to USQ Connect
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Recognition
i.
Master of Professional Accounting
ii.
Degree identical to on campus
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Programme
Structure
i.
MPA 12
Applicants for admission to the 12 unit
programme shall be holders of an approved
degree in a non-accounting field, from
USQ or another recognised university or tertiary institution, provided that such
qualification is accepted by the Director,
USQ Australian Graduate School of Business
as sufficient for admission to the program,
and is in accordance with professional
body guidelines
ii.
MPA 16
Applicants for admission to the 16 unit
programme should satisfy one of the following
options:
Programme
Synopsis
ACC5202
Accounting (FOBUS)
LAW5201
Commercial Law (FOBUS)
ACC5213
Cost and Management Accounting (FOBUS)
ACC5215
Corporate Accounting (FOBUS)
ACC5216
Accounting Theory (FOBUS)
ACC5218
Auditing Practice (FOBUS)
LAW5206
Corporations Law (FOBUS)
LAW5230
Taxation Law (FOBUS)
CIS5001
Information Systems for Managers (FOBUS)
MGT5001
Decision Support Tools (FOBUS)
ECO5000
Economics for Managers (FOBUS)
FIN8101
Corporate Finance (FOBUS)
ACC5202
Accounting (FOBUS)
The course introduces students to the
accounting process. This includes the
environment of accounting, the accounting
elements, transaction recognition and
recording and the financial report presentation.
Particular emphasis is placed on the recording
measurement and control of the major asset
groups and the identification, function
and measurement of liabilities and owners'
equity. The basic accounting process is
then applied to a variety of reporting
entity activities and owners' equity structures.
Finally, the accounting process is extended
to cash flow statements and the techniques
of analysing and interpreting
the information displayed in accounting
reports.
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LAW5201
Commercial Law (FOBUS)
This course is designed to introduce students
to the impact of law on business. To do
this it commences with a review of the
components of the Australian legal system,
the judicial process and the means by
which disputes are resolved or litigated.
Civil liability in contract law, negligence
and other tortious actions
are examined in some detail. Criminal
law is also briefly covered as well as
the law of agency.
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ACC5213
Cost and Management Accounting (FOBUS)
This course focuses on the provision and
use of management accounting information
for planning, control and decision making.
The course encourages an understanding
of the management accounting function
within an organisation by
taking a business value chain perspective.
The process of budgeting (operational
and financial) and standards as an aid
to management in planning and controlling
business activities is explored. Also
included is an analysis of cost behaviour, absorption and variable costing, a study of the principles
of job and process costing systems, the
application of activity based costing,
as well as other facets of management
accounting which support decision making.
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ACC5215
Corporate Accounting (FOBUS)
This course is designed to enable students
to acquire basic skills of company accounting.
Topics covered include the application
of accounting entries for setting-up a
company, acquisition of assets; tax effect
accounting; the presentation of accounts
including consolidated statements for
holding companies (including foreign subsidiaries);
and equity accounting for associate companies
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ACC5216
Accounting Theory (FOBUS)
This course involves the theory that is
integral to financial accounting practice.
Its primary objective is to enhance decision-making
skills in relation to financial reporting
issues. A framework for decision-making
is provided. This includes an investigation
of the popular theories and evidence in
regard to financial reporting. The financial
reporting issues addressed include the
choice of accounting methods, voluntary
disclosures, and environmental performance
reporting.
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ACC5218
Auditing Practice (FOBUS)
This course primarily deals with the process
by which the external company auditor,
within the Australian professional and
legal framework, independently appraises
and reports on the truth and fairness
of the company's financial statements.
The course is practice oriented and in
keeping with the current trend in the
auditing profession, a risk-based audit
approach is emphasised.
The course covers the audit of computerised
systems as well as selected manual accounting
systems. Limited 'hands-on' auditing experience
is provided by requiring students to complete
a case study as part of the assessment
for the course.
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LAW5206
Corporations Law (FOBUS)
The objective of this course is to introduce
students to the legal principles associated
with partnerships, associations, trusts
and corporations. In particular, students
will be exposed to the Partnership Act
and Corporations Law in detail and shall
be required to be able to describe all
appropriate legal principles dealing with
such entities and the internal and external
relationships thereof.
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LAW5230
Taxation Law (FOBUS)
In order to participate in the planning
of a client's tax affairs it is necessary
to understand the relevant sections of
the appropriate taxation laws applicable
to the transaction or entity structure.
This course primarily introduces students
to the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA)
and the Goods and Services Tax Act 1999
(GSTA). Topics covered include assessable
income, capital gains tax, allowable deductions,
goods and services tax, classes of taxpayers,
calculation of tax payable and offsets/rebates
of tax, tax administration provisions
and the taxation of business entities.
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CIS5001
Information Systems for Managers (FOBUS)
This course examines the trend in the
use of computer systems away from data
processing and towards information processing,
particularly towards that type of decision
support required to guide corporate strategy.
The strategic implications of information
systems are analysed, and
students are guided through current developments
in the planning, development, implementation,
and maintenance of various types of information
systems, especially decision support systems.
Both hardware and software technologies
are studied from the perspective of management
in relation to the need of corporations
to maintain a competitive edge in a complex
and changing environment. Various development
methodologies currently used in information
systems are compared. The developments
in the area of electronic commerce are
also assessed. A number of current issues
are discussed and extensive reading of
both the text and current articles is
required.
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MGT5001
Decision Support Tools (FOBUS)
The course aims to enhance the ability
of managers to make decisions by formulating
real world problems, often featuring ambiguity,
in a manner which allows the application
of quantitative management tools. The
generalised approach of problem formulation, modelling, solution, interpretation and implementation will be addressed.
The course will deal with the issues of
data reduction, inference testing, forecasting,
decision analysis, scheduling, location
and layout decisions, Just-In-Time, project
management and quality management.
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ECO5000
Economics for Managers (FOBUS)
Economics for Managers provides the manager
with an understanding of economics and
its role in managerial decision making.
The course is focused on modern economic
thinking and its relevance to business
and management. Macroeconomic and microeconomic
topics are covered. Interesting cases
and recurring themes are a feature of
the course. Time devoted to assessment
has been shortened so that students can
devote maximum time to study and understanding
economics.
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FIN8101
Corporate Finance (FOBUS)
Financial management is one of the major
functional areas within a corporation.
Sound financial management is crucial
to a corporation's solvency and long-term
profitability. This course aims to introduce
students to the basic responsibilities
of a corporate financial manager. Coverage
includes evaluation of investment and
financing alternatives, working capital
management, and determination of capital
structure and dividend policy. Emphasis
is placed on the analytical aspects of
the decision making process to enable
students to form their own judgment in
the dynamic business world.
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Minimum:
3 Years
Maximum: 6 Years
Semester
1: March
Semester 2: July
Semester 3: November
Method
of Delivery
- Supported
with local tutorial support for selected
modules
- Also
supported by faculty visits at every
semester
Every
student will receive a study package for
each module they take. The study package
includes the following:
i. Introductory Book
ii. Study Book
iii. Selected Readings
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Assignments
60%
Examinations 40%
All assignments and exams are set an assessed
by the USQ faculty to ensure that the
quality and value of the degree is maintained
and standardised.
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Entry
Requirements
i.
MPA 12
Applicants for admission to the 12 unit
programme shall be holders of an approved
degree in a non-accounting field, from
USQ or another recognised university or tertiary institution, provided that such
qualification is accepted by the Director,
USQ Australian Graduate School of Business
as sufficient for admission to the program,
and is in accordance with professional
body guidelines
ii.
MPA 16
Applicants for admission to the 16 unit
programme should satisfy one of the following
options:
a.
Admission Requirements Option 1
Applicants must have:
1. Successfully
completed an accredited post year 12 qualification
equivalent to at least two years full-time
study provided that such qualification
is accepted by the Director, USQ Australian
Graduate School of Business, as sufficient
for admission to the program and is in
accordance with professional body guidelines;
plus
2. Completed
a minimum of at least two years relevant
work experience.
b.
Admission Requirements Option 2
3. Applicants
must have completed a minimum of at least
five years relevant work experience.
4. Students
who enter the MPA (16 unit) under Option
2 shall be required to:
i)
Enrol in the (Executive)
Graduate Certificate in Commerce by completing
the following four courses:
a. ACC5202 Accounting
b. LAW5201 Commercial Law
c. FIN8101 Corporate Finance
d. CIS8100 e-Business Strategy
ii)
Upon successful completion of these four
courses students shall then articulate
into the Master of Professional Accounting
(16 unit). The four courses completed
under the Executive Graduate Certificate
in Commerce shall contribute toward 16
courses of the Master of Professional
Accounting. Course CIS8100 e-Business
Strategy will contribute towards the elective
component of the Master of Professional
Accounting.
- Professional
Accreditation
i. The programme satisfies
the initial educational entrance requirements
of both CPA Australia and the Institute
of Chartered Accountants in Australia
(ICAA).
ii.
Local Recognition (for overseas students):
1.
For overseas candidates seeking membership
of their home accounting bodies, full
members of CPA Australia and/or ICAA are
usually offered reciprocal membership.
2.
This is a fast track to become a qualified
accountant in one's home country.
- Exemptions
i. As the Master of Professional
Accounting is a graduate conversion
programme, exemptions approved in the
program do not automatically apply to
other postgraduate programs offered
by the USQ Australian Graduate School
of Business.
ii.
Candidates for the 12-course Master of
Professional Accounting may be eligible
for up to six courses of exemptions on
the basis of completed equivalent postgraduate
study from a recognised
university.
iii.
Candidates for the 16-course Master of
Professional Accounting may be eligible
for up to eight courses of exemption on
the basis of equivalent study completed
at a recognised university.
iv.
The maximum number of exemptions that
will be considered in either programme
on the basis of undergraduate study is
four courses.
To
find out if your existing qualification
meet the entry requirement, email
us
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Contact
Us
Contact
us to find out more about our programmes.
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