About the course

Qualified professional accountants are critical to the success of all businesses and organisations. With specialised knowledge, professional accountants can apply their skills broadly in the increasingly dynamic and global accounting environment.

　　The prestigious Master of Accounting will enable you to obtain a university qualification that satisfies the accreditation requirements to commence the professional papers offered by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). In addition, you?ll complete advanced units in financial and management accounting, management control systems, information systems, business ethics and taxation to prepare you for a wide range of accounting roles.

　　Gain essential financial and management accounting knowledge

　　Acquire a range of skills in assurance and audit, commercial law, economics, financial management and information systems.

　　Develop your research skills and practice

　　Interpret and appraise recent developments in accounting, make professional judgements and solve complex accounting problems.

　　Develop higher-level skills that employers value

　　Learn how to lead people, adapt to changing circumstances, innovate, communicate clearly and effectively, and manage diversity.

　　Learn from highly qualified and experienced lecturers

　　Learn from teachers who have first-hand experience with the CPA and CA programs, and who consult to CA ANZ and CPA Australia. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or

　　Meet two of the following three criteria:

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

　　Minimum two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

　　Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent. TOEFL iBT 83 READING 13 WRITING 21 LISTENING 12 SPEAKING 18

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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