About the course

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Chartered Accountants (CAs) and ACCA members belong to an elite group of professionals. They are trusted and respected advisers, equipped with specialised skills that make them critical to the success of any business. Because of this, qualified professionals in the accounting, business and finance field will always be in demand.

　　The Master of Professional Accounting is ideal in assisting you to become a qualified practicing or chartered accountant if you hold a bachelor degree in accounting, or you?re otherwise eligible to enrol in the CPA, CA or ACCA program. It will help you to develop advanced professional skills in strategic management accounting, financial reporting and disclosure, global strategy and leadership, and ethics and governance.

　　Attain recognised professional accreditation

　　Become a member of CPA Australian, CA (subject to meeting work experience requirements) or ACCA and gain CIMA accreditation.

　　Gain partial exemption from the CIMA exam

　　Study a degree that?s endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and you may be exempt from CIMA papers.

　　Broaden your knowledge and skill set

　　Study forensic accounting, taxation and business systems, as well as non-core CPA and CA professional accounting units.

　　Study at a globally recognised institution

　　Study at a business school that?s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$86,400

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde Campus - Online start
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

Entry into most postgraduate degrees requires you to have successfully completed a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution.

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

　　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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