The agreement, signed this month, allows for chartered accountants who have completed a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting to receive credit towards the Master of Enterprise at Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne.
CAANZ's head of education, Jason Dale, said the agreement is part of a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development opportunities in response to the ever-changing market needs that business and finance professionals now need to address.
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“Professional education throughout your career will ensure skills and knowledge remain relevant in today’s business world,” he said.
“This MoU recognises that innovation is changing the economy and society we live and operate in. The effects of successful entrepreneurship have provided cascading effects in the economy.
“Accountants are at the heart of every business decision, so this partnership is not only forward thinking, but a natural fit,” Mr Dale said.
Professor Nasser Spear, deputy dean of Melbourne Business School, said the agreement will allow chartered accountants to complete the Master of Enterprise and advance their career faster.
“The Master of Enterprise is designed to create skilled leaders, executives and general managers who can drive their organisation forward,” Mr Spear said.
“This partnership with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand will see an increasing number of innovative and entrepreneurial leaders guiding the future of the profession. We look forward to welcoming the first round of CAANZ students.”