Professional Accounting

Accounting is critical

Accounting is a critical component of any company or institution. Accounting as a profession has seen a major shift in recent decades, from a strictly financial focus of economic accountability to a more complex role within business organisations and management. The accounting profession has also expanded to include areas such as information systems, insolvency and forensic investigations.

Change to a career in accounting

If you want to become an accountant and already have a bachelor or 8-unit non-accounting master's degree , the Master of Professional Accounting will get you there. The emphasis is on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the accounting profession through this master’s conversion program.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses12

Total12

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

ACC5202Accounting

ACC5213Management Accounting with a Strategic Perspective

ACC5215Corporate Accounting

ACC5216Accounting Theory

ACC5218Auditing Practice

CIS8000Global Information Systems Strategy

ECO5000Economics for Managers

FIN5000Financial Management

FIN5003Decision Support Tools

LAW5201Commercial Law 

LAW5206Corporations Law

LAW5230Taxation Law

Entry requirements

• An approved degree at no less than bachelor or 8-unit masters level in a non-accounting field from a recognised university or tertiary institution1
• Applicants with overseas academic qualifications in accounting should write to either of the following professional bodies for an assessment of their qualifications, prior to applying for enrolment in the program: CPA Australia or The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. 
• Admission to the program will not be granted to persons who are members of, or eligible for, membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

• 3-year bachelor or 8-unit masters-level degree or equivalent in a non-accounting field 1

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.