As you come to the end of the financial accounting modules, provide a reflection on your experience
Question:
As you come to the end of the financial accounting modules, provide a reflection on your experience of studying towards your MPA so far.
Content
1. You are expected to introduce your refection in the opening paragraph and conclude in the final paragraph.
2. The body of your reflective essay should cover:
a.HOW you believe your style of study, learning and thinking has developed during the course:
I. During your MPA studies so far, which ways of studying have you found to be the most effective, and least effective?
ii. Will you approach future studies (research project and/or MPA courses and/or as part of future employment) differently in terms of how you go about studying and learning? If so, how? If not, why not?
iii. Regarding on-going professional development, how will you approach the requirement for continuous learning in the professional environment?
b. WHAT you think you have learnt that is most relevant (and least relevant) to your future career aspirations? You may want to include the ways your future career aspirations have changed over this period of learning
Information:
As outlined in the Master of Professional Accounting qualification overview: The Master of Professional Accounting is a conversion taught Master's qualification that provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a highly effective accountant in both domestic and international organisations. Through applied research, students will gain an understanding of the theoretical considerations facing the Accounting profession, while developing the confidence to challenge existing practices, and develop innovative new ways to solve issues in the field.
The competencies expected of a professional accountant include: Integrating technical knowledge, critical thinking, and professional skills to provide business advice Demonstrating effective communication & collaboration skills in a variety of formal and informal business contexts Demonstrating an embedded ethical approach in the application of technical knowledge and professional skills Reflecting on how the key areas of Accounting practice contribute to professional practice, decision-making and accountability and identify areas for continuing professional development