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Master of Professional Accounting
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The University of Wollongong Master of Professional Accounting is recognised by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand; students seeking membership apply directly to those bodies for recognition of their prior undergraduate study and should start that process before enrolling. The degree covers the core accounting disciplines and suits graduates who want an accredited accounting qualification, including those without an accounting background. An Advanced version runs two years and includes further study for students without a business background. Entry is based on a recognised bachelor degree, with English language, individual qualification assessment and relevant professional experience among the criteria considered. Indicative international tuition is around A$37,100 per year. Graduates work in professional accounting, audit, tax and financial-management roles across the private and public sectors.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Core (66cp)
12 units- ACCY902Financial Accounting
- ACCY918Management and Cost Accounting
- ACCY901Principles of Accounting
- LAW931Business Law
- ECON910Economics for Professionals
- ACCY903Accounting in Organisations and Society
- ACCY963Professional Practice - Taxation
- ECON940Business Statistics
- ACCY936Information Technology and Systems for Accounting
- ACCY962Auditing and Assurance
- FIN921Managerial Finance
- ACCY941Professional Accounting Capstone
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 recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%, OR A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Accounting with an equivalent average mark of 50%, OR A recognised master's degree in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%. Other tertiary qualifications, combined with extensive professional work experience, will be considered.
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