Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Cut an exciting new career path in the accountancy sector, whether in professional services or corporate accounting, across diverse industries. Not only does the SMU MPA offer an accelerated route towards qualification for CPA or CA status, it is also ideal for those needing accounting knowledge in their expanded roles. Unlock global opportunities in an evolving corporate world.Programme DetailsThe accounting sector in Singapore is undergoing a major transformation to realise its aim of becoming a leading global accountancy hub for Asia Pacific. To achieve this vision, one of the key initiatives implemented was the creation of new pathways to facilitate entry of degree holders from non-accountancy disciplines.Introduced in 2006, the SMU MPA has been providing this pathway to new exciting career opportunities in the accountancy sector, both in professional services and corporate accounting. The adequacy and relevancy of our curriculum content is evidenced by the accreditations and endorsed status received from the licensing authority and professional bodies listed below:AACSB InternationalCertified Management Accountants Australia (CMA)Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW):The SMU MPA is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and credit for prior learning (CPL) will be granted to SMU MPA graduates for the following subjects. You can also front-load the modules, meaning that you can start on the ICAEW Qualification while concurrently pursuing your MPA.AccountingAssuranceBusiness, Technology and FinanceLawManagement InformationPrinciples of TaxationFinancial ManagementBusiness Strategy and TechnologyCPA AustraliaThe SMU MPA is accredited by CPA Australia, and exemptions will be granted to SMU MPA graduates for the following foundation exams. Students who are interested in the CPA Australia accreditation will be required to take the Foundation in Economics elective course.Economics and MarketsFoundations of AccountingFundamentals of Business LawBusiness FinanceFinancial Accounting and ReportingManagement AccountingChartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA):The SMU MPA is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA), and exemptions will be granted to SMU MPA graduates for the following foundation exams.All business accounting exams will be exempted as well as a range from the Enterprise, Performance and Financial pillars.BA1 Fundamentals of Business EconomicsBA2 Fundamentals of Management AccountingBA3 Fundamentals of Financial AccountingBA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business LawDuration: 18 months duration (Full-Time) (with flexibility to complete in 12 months)

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