Master of Professional Accounting

About the course

Deakin’s Master of Professional Accounting is a practical, industry-aligned course designed for both accounting and non-accounting graduates. It builds core capability across financial and management accounting, audit, finance, economics, law and analytics, while supporting progress toward professional recognition with CPA Australia, CA ANZ and IPA academic requirements. You can also add a business-related specialisation to tailor the master’s coursework degree to your goals in accounting and finance.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced professional and specialist roles in Accounting & Finance. Graduates advance into CFO-track, investment banking, and senior advisory positions. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)