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Master of Professional Accounting
Holmes Institute, Multi-campus (Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast), Australia
About this program
The Master of Professional Accounting is Holmes Institute's postgraduate accounting degree, aimed at graduates from a non accounting background who want to meet the academic requirements for CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership. It covers financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation law, corporate law and finance at postgraduate depth, and runs across Holmes's Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses.
Graduates typically move into roles such as accountant, auditor, tax consultant or financial analyst, with the degree positioned as the standard postgraduate accounting conversion pathway for international students holding a non accounting bachelor's degree.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Holmes Institute's public course page for the Master of Professional Accounting states entry requirements and CRICOS details but defers the semester by semester unit list to its downloadable course guide rather than publishing individual unit codes on the page itself
- the degree covers financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation law, corporate law and corporate finance at postgraduate level, consistent with CPA Australia and CA ANZ accreditation requirements
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
An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent; or an Australian Graduate Diploma; or an Australian Graduate Certificate or equivalent plus a minimum of two years' demonstrable relevant industry experience; or an Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of five years' demonstrable relevant industry experience.
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