Modern economies depend on good accounting. We need experts who understand and can explain financial and social business environments to others.

Our Master of Accounting offers an intensive two-year path to careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advising.

What will you do?

Learn the fundamentals of financial and management accounting.
Study advanced accounting concepts and techniques.
Take courses in taxation and auditing.
Explore relevant business areas such as economics, finance, information systems and business law.
Work on a large-scale applied research project.

Where could it take you?

Accounting graduates are in demand and enjoy both stability and variety. Due to changes in reporting practices, career opportunities are increasing across public and private sectors.

You might work with a charity, in education or for the government. Perhaps you’ll become chief financial officer at a company or manage budgets in the sporting world. You could even unmask financial deceptions as a forensic accountant.

Our Master of Accounting satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Career Readiness

On completion of this degree, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in:

accounting (including specialised fields such as taxation, auditing management accounting and accounting systems)
financial management
auditing and business advisory services in public practice
industry or government.

Potential careers

Accountant, Auditor, Banker, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Management, Commercialisation Manager, Finance Manager, Financial Services Officer, Taxation Officer, Forensic Accountant.

Degree Structure

Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses and seven accounting courses plus two electives. All students are required to complete Financial Statement Analysis plus a six unit research project in Financial Statement Analysis.