Accounting
Why research Accounting?
The School of Accounting aims to be one of the leading research schools in Australia. Over the last 10 years the School has performed strongly in research by way of publishing in highly ranked academic journals and obtaining external and other grants.
Accounting at La Trobe was rated as world standard in the excellence in research for Australia “ERA” rankings released in January 2011 and was ranked one of the top three accounting groups amongst Victorian universities.
The research strengths of the accounting staff are in three broad clusters:
- Corporate governance, financial reporting and taxation in the Asia-Pacific Region;
- Critical, social, ethical and environmental perspectives on accounting; and,
- Management and public sector accounting including the role of accounting in organisational change.
The School has a very congenial research environment and encourages and supports joint research with academics within the School, Faculty and other universities. The School encourages research on topical and contemporary issues that lead to publications in internationally recognised journals and the professors and other senior staff are highly skilled to support such research.
Strong Faculty success in ERA rankings
La Trobe ranked joint third in Victoria through its research in Accounting (Cluster 4, field 15).
Research specialisations
- Behavioural research in financial accounting and corporate governance
- Management accounting and organisational change
- Behavioural research in management accounting
- Social, environmental and sustainable management and reporting, environmental performance, business ethics, corporate accountability and human rights
- Corporate disclosure; corporate governance, financial accounting; auditing, and accounting policy choice
- Comparative international taxing systems
- Accountability and performance management in the public and not-for-profit sectors
Courses
Local students
2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management)
- Duration :
- 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- City
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- The Doctor of Philosophy is taken by thesis but additional coursework or seminars may be necessary. The program enables candidates to engage in independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines with the Faculty including: accounting, business, economics, finance, fraud investigation, global business law, law, public interest law, event management, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, sport management, tourism and hospitality management.
- Prerequisite
- Masters or Honours degree of at least H2A standard, with dissertation demonstrating ability to undertake research at doctoral level, or equivalent demonstrated skills, experience, research or publications.
- How to apply
- Please download an application form here.
- Full course details
- Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne
Law and Management (Doctor)Bendigo
Law and Management (Doctor)City
Master of Arts
- Duration :
- 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Candidates submit a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Research can be undertaken in any discipline within the Faculty of Law and Management.
- Prerequisite
- Bachelor's degree with at least second-class Honours in appropriate discipline, or equivalent.
- How to apply
- Please download an application form here.
- Full course details
- Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Melbourne
Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Bendigo
Master of Business [research]
- Duration :
- 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program requires the submission of a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Candidates can undertake research in human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, organisational behaviour, sport and leisure management, or tourism.
- Prerequisite
- Bachelor degree with at least second-class Honours in an appropriate discipline, or qualifications considered by the Higher Degrees Committee to provide equivalent preparation for postgraduate research.
- How to apply
- Please download an application form here.
- Full course details
- Business (Master)Melbourne
Business (Master)Bendigo
Master of Commerce [research]
- Duration :
- 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program requires the submission of a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Candidates can pursue research in corporate reporting, governance and accounting policy, public sector accounting, asset pricing and financial markets, corporate finance, or accounting.
- Prerequisite
- Bachelor degree with at least second-class Honours in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent.
- How to apply
- Please download an application form here.
- Full course details
- Commerce (Master)Melbourne
Commerce (Master)Bendigo
Accounting application information
Preliminary inquiries about admission should initially be made to:
-
Associate Professor Robert Nyamori
-
Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator
- School Accounting
- La Trobe University, Melbourne
- T: (+61 3) 9479 1642
- E: r.nyamori@latrobe.edu.au
Please email the Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator before making a formal application for candidature. All local and international students should email (with electronic attachments) the following:
- A preliminary research proposal which provides us with an idea of your research topic, the motivation for conducting this research, some background to the research (literature review), research questions and/or hypotheses, and research methods to be used (approximately 3-5 pages).
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Your GPA or average mark for your undergraduate degree(s) plus abstract of any research report/minor thesis and percentage of the course that is research.
- Your GPA or average mark for any postgraduate degree(s) plus a list of each subject completed and marks including abstract and table of contents relating to any research report/minor or major thesis and percentage of the course that is research. Please note that certified transcripts are not required.
- Details of any other research activity you have engaged in during your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or in a work environment including details of any refereed journal or other publications.
- Details of any Academic English language test results, where appropriate, for example IELTS or TOEFL.
This will enable us to make a preliminary assessment of your suitability for the program and the availability of appropriate supervision. Once this informal process is completed, the Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator will request that you formally apply for admission.
International students
2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) (002106G)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 23 830
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- The Doctor of Philosophy is taken by thesis but additional coursework or seminars may be necessary. The program enables candidates to engage in independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines with the Faculty including: accounting, business, economics, finance, fraud investigation, global business law, law, public interest law, event management, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, sport management, tourism and hospitality management. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Australian Master's degree of Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants must also provide evidence of substantial prior research expertise. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Full course details
- Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne
Law and Management (Doctor)Bendigo
Law and Management (Doctor)City
Master of Arts (055083D)
- Duration :
- 2 years
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 23 830
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Candidates submit a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Research can be undertaken in any discipline within the Faculty of Law and Management. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton- Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- Full course details
- Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Melbourne
Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Bendigo
Master of Business [research] (055085B)
- Duration :
- 2 years
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 23 830
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program requires the submission of a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Candidates can undertake research in human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, organisational behaviour, sport and leisure management, or tourism. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton- Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- Full course details
- Business (Master)Melbourne
Business (Master)Bendigo
Master of Commerce [research] (055086A)
- Duration :
- 2 years
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 23 830
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program requires the submission of a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Candidates can pursue research in corporate reporting, governance and accounting policy, public sector accounting, asset pricing and financial markets, corporate finance, or accounting. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne- Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Full course details
- Commerce (Master)Melbourne
Commerce (Master)Bendigo
Accounting application information
Preliminary inquiries about admission should initially be made to:
-
Associate Professor Robert Nyamori
-
Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator
- School Accounting
- La Trobe University, Melbourne
- T: (+61 3) 9479 1642
- E: r.nyamori@latrobe.edu.au
Please email the Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator before making a formal application for candidature. All local and international students should email (with electronic attachments) the following:
- A preliminary research proposal which provides us with an idea of your research topic, the motivation for conducting this research, some background to the research (literature review), research questions and/or hypotheses, and research methods to be used (approximately 3-5 pages).
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Your GPA or average mark for your undergraduate degree(s) plus abstract of any research report/minor thesis and percentage of the course that is research.
- Your GPA or average mark for any postgraduate degree(s) plus a list of each subject completed and marks including abstract and table of contents relating to any research report/minor or major thesis and percentage of the course that is research. Please note that certified transcripts are not required.
- Details of any other research activity you have engaged in during your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or in a work environment including details of any refereed journal or other publications.
- Details of any Academic English language test results, where appropriate, for example IELTS or TOEFL.
This will enable us to make a preliminary assessment of your suitability for the program and the availability of appropriate supervision. Once this informal process is completed, the Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator will request that you formally apply for admission.
International students who have been requested to apply must do so through La Trobe International.
Your study experience
Support for research students
All full time research students are provided with office space, stationery, their own computer as well as the same access to school facilities, such as photocopiers, email and other network facilities, databases, as academic staff. Most part-time students are also members of staff and the facilities provided to any other part-time students are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Conference and related funding
The School provides students with generous financial support in respect of conferences and other needs directly related to their research.
Access to databases
The University Library as well as the School subscribe to a wide range of state-of-the-art databases in order to facilitate staff and students’ research. These include DATASTREAM (financial and economic modules), OSIRIS (global module), SIRCA (Asia-pacific Module), Aspect Financial, Company Analysis (financial statements of Australian firms), and other data bases from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Progress and milestones
Full time higher degree by research students will report to their Research Progress Panel (RPP) at least twice a year. They will meet with their RPP at least once a year. Confirmation of continuation of scholarship and candidature depends on a higher research degree student’s reporting to his/her Research Progress Panel (RPP) and demonstrating adequate quality of work and progress, particularly through completion of agreed milestones.
Part-time students reporting may be reduced to once a year.
Symposiums and workshops
The School runs two symposiums each year and all PhD and MCom students are required to present their work in one of these symposiums at least once a year. This helps develop presentation skills, provides the presenter with a range of feedback and exposes the participants to a wide range of research paradigms and issues.
Additional workshops are also held regularly during semester designed to develop generic research skills as well as providing forums for invited visiting academics.
Additional coursework
Depending on their background, candidates may be required to complete additional coursework, such as units in research methodology or econometrics, as prescribed by their supervisors and the Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator. The coursework element is intended to widen the candidate’s knowledge, to place the specialised research project within a broader context and enhance the student’s research skills. Such coursework units are to be completed for credit (ie complete all assessment including exams).
Associate Professor Boyce’s research revolves around various dimensions of social accounting. His interdisciplinary research combines methodological and theoretical rigour with practical relevance.
Gordon Boyce, Law and Management
Student and graduate profiles
Find out about the experiences of one of our students undertaking research in Accounting.
Pursuing my Phd is a progression from my undergrad and honours years of studies at La Trobe.
Ms Joane Jonathan, Business, Economics and Law
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