Learn the application of ethical principles, together with a strong knowledge of key corporate governance principles and mechanisms.
Apply accounting standards, interpret financial reports, and understand the business impacts of financial reports.
Learn how management accounting provides the information critical to the business decision making process. This subject then takes it all one step further and introduces the role of the management accountant in business strategy.
In the capstone subject, you will use strategic analysis to address complex business issues in a competitive and uncertain business environment.
If you have completed recognised studies in taxation and auditing, you can choose any two electives. If you have not completed recognised studies in taxation, you must select Australia Taxation or your local tax variant where available. If you have not completed recognised studies in audit, you must select Advanced Audit and Assurance.
AUSTRALIA TAXATION
Understand and apply fundamental principles of Australian taxation law affecting individuals and business and investment entities. Local taxation units are available for Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand.
AUSTRALIA TAXATION – ADVANCED
Build on fundamental principles of Australian tax law to determine the tax implications of complex business and investment arrangements. Explore specialist taxation topics, including tax theory and tax policy, the taxation of financial arrangements, tax consolidations and international transactions and cross-border tax issues.
ADVANCED AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
Focus on both external and internal audit procedures. This subject will ensure you understand the audit process and are able to apply international standards to complex audits.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS
Understand the legal and ethical obligations of a licensed financial adviser and offer financial advice that meet a client’s best interest.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Recognise the financial risks faced by businesses and understand the key mechanisms and frameworks used to address and manage risk.
RISK ADVICE AND INSURANCE
This subject will explore the various types of insurance available so individuals can protect their assets, wealth, future income, family and small business. At the completion of this subject, candidates will develop the knowledge and skills to analyse a client’s goals and objectives to identify their potential risks and provide recommendations to help protect them.
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ISSUES
Analyse and evaluate the role of the CPA in contemporary business and how the accounting profession continues to evolve.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Gain a broad view of investment structures and their regulatory environments, and acquire the skills to deliver comprehensive investment advice that will meet a client’s goals and objectives.
If you have completed recognised studies in taxation and auditing, you can choose any two electives. If you have not completed recognised studies in taxation, you must select Australia Taxation or your local tax variant where available. If you have not completed recognised studies in audit, you must select Advanced Audit and Assurance.
AUSTRALIA TAXATION
Understand and apply fundamental principles of Australian taxation law affecting individuals and business and investment entities. Local taxation units are available for Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand.
AUSTRALIA TAXATION – ADVANCED
Build on fundamental principles of Australian tax law to determine the tax implications of complex business and investment arrangements. Explore specialist taxation topics, including tax theory and tax policy, the taxation of financial arrangements, tax consolidations and international transactions and cross-border tax issues.
ADVANCED AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
Focus on both external and internal audit procedures. This subject will ensure you understand the audit process and are able to apply international standards to complex audits.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS
Understand the legal and ethical obligations of a licensed financial adviser and offer financial advice that meet a client’s best interest.
SUPERANNUATION AND RETIREMENT PLANNING
Develop the skills and knowledge to utilise integrated strategies to assist clients to maximise their retirement income and protect their assets.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Recognise the financial risks faced by businesses and understand the key mechanisms and frameworks used to address and manage risk.
RISK ADVICE AND INSURANCE
This subject will explore the various types of insurance available so individuals can protect their assets, wealth, future income, family and small business. At the completion of this subject, candidates will develop the knowledge and skills to analyse a client’s goals and objectives to identify their potential risks and provide recommendations to help protect them.
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ISSUES
Analyse and evaluate the role of the CPA in contemporary business and how the accounting profession continues to evolve.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Gain a broad view of investment structures and their regulatory environments, and acquire the skills to deliver comprehensive investment advice that will meet a client’s goals and objectives.
YOUR DEGREE
A degree level qualification recognised by CPA Australia.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
36 months of relevant experience where you will gain skills in four skill areas:
- Technical
- Personal effectiveness
- Business
- Leadership
You can complete these before, concurrently, or after your CPA Program subjects.