Master of Professional Accounting (Chartered Accounting)

About the course

This postgraduate coursework degree lets you fast-track toward a professional accounting career by combining advanced accounting study with the professional-level units of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA) Program. You’ll build the technical and practical capabilities needed for contemporary accounting practice while progressing toward chartered status. This is a Master-level accounting qualification designed for professional accreditation pathways in accounting.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional roles in accounting and related business functions, supported by completion of the CA Program professional-level units. Career pathways can include financial accounting, management accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, and corporate finance roles across public practice, industry, government, and not-for-profit organisations. This is a Master-level pathway aligned to chartered accounting progression within the accounting and finance profession. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)