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Master of Professional Accounting
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Deakin University Master of Professional Accounting is designed for both accounting and non-accounting graduates who want an accredited accounting qualification. Completing the appropriate units grants eligibility for associate membership of CPA Australia and meets the educational requirements for the CA program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Institute of Public Accountants, and the Professional Accounting Program. The degree requires 8, 12 or 16 credit points depending on entry point and recognition of prior learning; full-time students study four credit points per trimester across two trimesters a year, so it runs two years and can be fast-tracked to 1.5 or, with enough credit, one year. International students meet the English requirement with a bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country, IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent. Indicative international tuition is around A$49,000 per year.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 12 credit points of core units: Foundational Accounting
- Principles of Finance
- Economics for Managers
- Business Law
- Intermediate Accounting for Management
- Principles of Income Tax Law
- Analytical Methods
- Financial Accounting
- Advanced Corporate Auditing
- Accounting Systems and Analytics
- Advanced Accounting Principles and Practice
- Professional Research and Analysis (Capstone) Plus 4 credit points of open 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
Entry and credit load depend on prior study: a related bachelor honours degree, a related bachelor's degree plus two years' relevant work experience, or a related graduate certificate/diploma gives 8 credit points of admission credit and a 1-year full-time course; other applicants complete a longer course
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