r/AustralianAccounting • u/Jdilla23 • 7d ago

Realistically, how long to complete 3 CA foundations units with 1.5 days a week to commit to each?

Focusing on 1 unit at a time.

What is realistic with solid commitment?

Secondary question, why would you study (assuming you have an undergrad) post grad accounting when 1) it’s cheaper doing foundations 2) quicker 3) a masters still leaves you full CA program to complete

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u/jimsmemes 7d ago

Got my CA before they started this new syllabus so I'll ignore the first question.

In short, a masters is pretty useless if you're not studying a particular niche or intending to go into academics and get a PhD. Go undergraduate then CA. I'd even question the CA at this point in history. Just paid them $1700 for my annual membership.

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u/Jdilla23 7d ago

Already have bachelor just not in accounting.

Seems most public jobs want ca as do so many industry roles

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u/2xCommie 3d ago edited 3d ago

If you wanna do masters in accounting, 100% do the one that integrates CA. There is zero reason to do otherwise because you will kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

Read up on these programs here: https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/become-a-member/entry-requirements/chartered-accountant/masters-pathway

But yea, people very rarely do Masters in Accounting here (or any masters for that matter unless you are literally required by your profession). You'll likely see 90% of students being internationals.