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Professional Accounting

Masters.
Australian Catholic University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed for graduates from non-accounting disciplines, the Master of Professional Accounting builds advanced technical and professional skills for a career change into accounting. You’ll develop capability across financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, law, economics and information systems, supported by practical quantitative and critical-thinking skills. The course also embeds Microsoft Excel certification and provides a pathway toward chartered accounting preparation at master’s level in accounting.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across core accounting and finance functions in private and public sectors. Typical pathways include financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing and public sector accounting, as well as investment and business analysis and stockbroking-related work. The degree is structured to support professional progression into senior finance and management positions, providing master’s-level preparation for careers in professional accounting and related finance fields.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as financial analyst, investment advisor, financial project manager, auditor, lecturer, wealth management consultant, and etc. in companies including KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, American Marketing Association, Chartered Management Institute, and etc.

Campus

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Sydney, NSW

Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary**


Costs

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A$27,960 per year

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A$15,810 per year

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Information

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2 years

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July, March, August

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Melbourne
North Sydney

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$5,000

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