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About the course
Designed for graduates without an accounting background, the Master of Professional Accounting builds core knowledge in accounting, business and finance with practical, real-world relevance. You’ll learn from research-active and industry-connected staff and cover key areas such as reporting, management accounting, tax, audit, law, finance, economics, information systems and statistics. The program is professionally accredited, supporting pathways to recognition with leading Australian accounting bodies.
What you might learn
The program aims to develop the technical and analytical capabilities needed for professional accounting practice. You will build skills in preparing and interpreting financial statements, applying management accounting for decision-making, understanding audit and assurance, taxation and business/commercial law, and using finance, economics, statistics and accounting information systems to analyse business problems. Emphasis is placed on professional judgement, ethics and work-ready application of accounting knowledge.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across public practice, corporate and government settings, applying accounting and finance expertise in diverse industries. Typical pathways include accountant or business analyst roles, audit and assurance, taxation, financial reporting, management accounting, and positions supporting corporate finance and compliance functions. The accredited curriculum also supports meeting educational requirements for entry toward professional accounting recognition, enabling opportunities in Australia and internationally.
Entry requirements
Applicants need either a Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0, or an ANU Graduate Certificate of Accounting with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0, or at least 10 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1. Applicants must also meet ANU English language requirements; admission is competitive and meeting minima does not guarantee entry.
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