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Master of Professional Accounting
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The University of Canberra's Master of Professional Accounting is a two-year conversion degree (48 credit points) taught on the Bruce campus, accredited by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, so graduates meet the academic entry requirement for the CPA and CA ANZ professional programs.
Thirteen core units cover accounting systems, corporate and management accounting, business finance and auditing, with electives in areas such as risk management, entrepreneurship and revenue law, plus a capstone that can be a research project, an industry project or an internship. It is built for career changers with a non-accounting degree and for internationally trained accountants seeking Australian recognition; applicants who already hold an accounting major from an Australian university are not eligible. No prior accounting study or work experience is required to enter.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 6222Accounting Systems & Practices G
- 6225Business Law G
- 6234Economics for Managers G
- 11405Quantitative Methods in Commerce G
Year 1, Semester 2
4 units- 11403Corporate Accounting PG
- 11404Law of Business Associations PG
- 6253Management Accounting PG
- 9505Research Methods PG
Year 2, Semester 1
3 units- 11407Accounting and Decision Support Systems PG
- 11788Advanced Issues in Accounting PG
- 11406Revenue Law PG
Year 2, Semester 2
2 units- 11786Auditing and Assurance PG
- 6224Business Finance PG
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
Applicants must have a bachelor degree or equivalent as approved by the University. There are no work experience requirements. Students who have undertaken an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the degree.
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