Master of Professional Accounting
Program code
5683
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 to 2 years full-time
2 to 4 years part-time (online only)
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$38,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
If you are from a non-accounting background or do not have a hold a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) accredited undergraduate degree with a major in accounting, the Master of Professional Accounting conversion program will give you the training in accounting and related areas needed to meet the academic requirements for Associate membership with Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia and admission to Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia's Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Program, and the Chartered Accountants (CA) Program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
This program will enable you to develop the technical and conceptual skills needed to become an accountant and will develop your ability to analyse, critique and synthesise various accounting and related principles, methods and techniques.
The program has a foundation component (Graduate Certificate of Commerce) which allows those without a prior degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and those looking for a career change to participate. Those with experience in the field or related fields can also enter the program and progress to the advanced level study.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5683 | Master of Professional Accounting (this program) | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 3396 | Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 4164 | Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting | Nathan, Online | Exit point only |
Attendance information
This program will be offered full-time at Nathan commencing in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2.
This program is also offered online. The online program is not available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa.
If you are an international student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). You will be classed as a part-time student if you enrol in less than 30 credit points per trimester.
My career opportunities
You will be well prepared for potential career opportunities in government administration, business planning, cost and management accounting, auditing, information systems, taxation, insolvency, finance and banking, treasury, foreign exchange, superannuation, consulting and manufacturing.
Program accreditation
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia
Professional recognition
Completion of the listed courses in the Master of Professional Accounting provides exemptions from the ACCA Foundation Level Exams F1-F9.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Master of Professional Accounting (5683)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia