About this program
Adelaide University's Master of Accounting is a two-year conversion degree accredited by both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia, so graduates are eligible for membership of both and can enter their professional programs.
No accounting background is required: the curriculum runs from financial and management accounting, business law, economics and business mathematics through auditing, taxation and financial statement analysis, ending with an accounting industry project in the final semester. Entry is a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent. It suits career changers and mid-career professionals heading into audit, tax, management accounting or forensic accounting roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsAccounting Concepts and Methods
- 6 unitsPrinciples of Finance
- 6 unitsBusiness Statistics
- Economic Principles
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsAccounting Information Production and Analytics
- 6 unitsCommercial and Business Law
- 6 unitsIntermediate Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting Concepts and Techniques
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsTaxation Law and Policy
- 6 unitsAuditing and Assurance Services
- 6 unitsAdvanced Financial Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis
Year 2, Semester 2
- 6 unitsAccounting Industry Project 1
- Program electives
- Program electives
- Program electives
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A completed bachelor's degree in any discipline (or equivalent); no prior accounting study required. GPA equivalent to Adelaide University 4.5/7.0; cognate graduates receive advanced standing.
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