About the course

Business operations are being transformed in the digital era, leading to high demand for accountants who can blend technical expertise with a global perspective and data analytics skills.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.

　　Demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge in professional accounting and general business practice.Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve complex accounting problems independently and as part of a team.Effectively communicate business advice to specialists and non-specialists in complex collaborative contexts.Exercise professional judgement to solve business problems in complex contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.

　　Accountants and accountancy expertise are vital for organisations in every industry – so after graduation, you could find roles in private enterprise, government departments, the not-for-profit sector and beyond. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$79,600

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Term 6 (November), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora
Term 6 (November), 2025	Bundoora
Summer (November), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

　　Selection criteria

　　Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.

　　The duration of the course may be reduced to one-year equivalent full time (8 subjects) with appropriate credit exemptions.

　　Admission is based on:

　　Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or

　　Bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or

　　Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher in a related discipline, or

　　Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

　　IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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