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IPA PROGRAM Master your future RECOGNITION SKILLS COMPLIANCE ADVANCEMENT
IPA PROGRAMMaster your future
RECOGNITION SKILLS COMPLIANCE ADVANCEMENT
IPA Program PathwaysWhat is the IPA Program?The Institute of Public Accountants Program is delivered exclusively to IPA members by the Graduate School of Business of the highly regarded University of New England (UNE).
Jointly designed by the IPA and UNE, the IPA Program is the only Australian professional accounting body program that provides you with a globally recognised and accredited postgraduate qualification allowing you to obtain a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting and/or a Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting); whilst allowing you to meet the educational requirements needed to advance your membership to Member (MIPA) status.
The Program is conducted online. With no classes to attend, you can study at your own pace and on your own terms.
Recognition: you deserve itThe IPA Program identifies you as someone who is able to perform at an advanced level and who is committed to ongoing professional development.
Competitive skills edgeThe course content is up-to-date and relevant, and study at the postgraduate level ensures you continually improve your knowledge and expand your expertise. It also boosts your confidence and empowers you both professionally and personally.
ComplianceThe completion of appropriate electives will contribute to certain qualification requirements for your registration as a tax agent, company auditor or financial planner.
Advancement To advance to MIPA status, both the IPA Program and the Mentored Experience Program (MEP) must be completed. We encourage all members to enrol in these programs simultaneously.
Each subject in the IPA Program gains you 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), allowing you to fully meet CPE requirements.
COMPLETE IPA PROGRAM - GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
Complete One Core Subject •GSB607 Professional Ethics
Complete Three Elective Subjects•Choose from the elective options list
COMPLETE IPA PROGRAM - MASTER OF COMMERCE (PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING)
Complete Four Elective Subjects •Choose from the elective options list
COMPLETE THE MENTORED EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (MEP)
OPTIONAL – APPLY FOR MY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT PRACTICE CERTIFICATE
IPA PROGRAM Entry via Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Achieve MIPA Status
Achieve a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Achieve a Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
Elective Options
• GSB 641 Advanced Financial Accounting• GSB 602 Issues in Management Accounting •GSB 749 Law of Commercial Associations•GSB 410 Commercial Law •GSB 606 Advanced Taxation Law•GSB 750 Taxation Law • GSB 711 Managerial Finance•GSB 600 Strategic Management for Professional Practice •GSB 604 Issues in Auditing and Professional Practice •GSB 601 Issues in Company Financial Reporting •GSB 613 Financial Planning •GSB 748 Legal StudiesPlease note that not all subjects are offered in every trimester.
Below is a list of where to find details of statutory registration requirements.Tax Agents Tax Practitioners Board - www.tpb.gov.auSMSF Auditors Australian Securities and Investments Commission - www.asic.gov.auRegistered Company Auditors Australian Securities and Investments Commission - www.asic.gov.auFinancial Planners Australian Securities and Investments Commission - www.asic.gov.au
Find out moreFor more information, contact your local IPA Office on 1800 625 625 or visit publicaccountants.org.au/IPAprogram.
COMPLETE THE MENTORED EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (MEP)
IPA PROGRAM Entry via Bachelor Degree in Accounting
Achieve MIPA Status
COMPLETE IPA PROGRAM - GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
Complete One Core Subject •GSB607 Professional Ethics
Complete Three Elective Subjects• Choose from the elective options list
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Achieve a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
COMPLETE IPA PROGRAM ELECTIVES
Complete Four Elective Subjects•Choose from the elective options list
Achieve a Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
OPTIONAL – APPLY FOR MY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT PRACTICE CERTIFICATE
Institute of Public Accountants Head OfficeLevel 6, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
t +61 3 8665 3100 f +61 3 8665 3130e [email protected] w publicaccountants.org.au
IPA Divisional Offices are located in the following cities:Melbourne | Sydney | Canberra | Brisbane | Adelaide Hobart | Perth | Kuala Lumpur | Beijing
For enquiries within Australia call 1800 625 625. International enquiries can be directed to IPA Head Office.
Digital Hub: pubacct.org.au
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