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La Trobe University - Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria and the twelfth university in Australia.

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Master of Extended Professional Accounting

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.

 

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/master-of-extended-professional-accounting#/overview?location=BU&studentType=int&year=2025

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

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.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/master-of-extended-professional-accounting#/overview?location=BU&studentType=int&year=2025

Study Period

Domestic Student Applications Open*

Domestic Student Applications Close

International Student Applications Close (with credit - onshore)

International Student Applications Close (with credit - offshore)

International Student Applications Close (no credit - onshore)

International Student Applications Close (no credit - offshore)

Summer 2024

04/08/2024

01/11/2024

14/10/2024

26/08/2024

21/10/2024

02/09/2024

Term 1, 2025

04/08/2024

13/12/2024

10/06/2024

10/06/2024

10/06/2024

10/06/2024

Semester 1, 2025

04/08/2024

14/02/2025

20/01/2025

09/12/2024

27/01/2025

20/01/2025

Term 2, 2025

04/08/2024

21/02/2025

20/01/2025

09/12/2024

27/01/2025

20/01/2025

Term 3, 2025

04/08/2024

11/04/2025

24/03/2025

20/01/2025

24/03/2025

20/01/2025

Semester 2, 2025

01/04/2025

11/07/2025

09/06/2025

14/04/2025

23/06/2025

28/04/2025

Term 4, 2025

01/04/2025

11/07/2025

30/06/2025

28/04/2025

30/06/2025

28/04/2025

Term 5, 2025

01/04/2025

29/08/2025

25/08/2025

16/06/2025

25/08/2025

16/06/2025

Term 6, 2025

01/04/2025

17/10/2025

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Summer 2025

01/04/2025

31/10/2025

15/09/2025

25/08/2025

20/10/2025

01/09/2025

Only complete applications will be considered by the closing date.

*International applications are normally accepted 12 months in advance from the dates listed above.

**Please check the below Non-standard application dates to confirm dates for courses that commence earlier than the above standard study periods.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/course-key-dates

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through QS portal.

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