Specialisation in Accounting and Auditing

About the course

This postgraduate Accounting and Auditing specialisation is designed for Master of Commerce students who want deeper capability in accounting and assurance. You’ll study key areas such as auditing, corporate governance, ethics, management control systems and current reporting standards. The specialisation builds advanced analytical and decision-making skills and includes an individual research project approach to tackling real business issues within accounting and auditing at master’s level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across accounting, assurance and broader finance-related functions. Typical pathways include accountant, auditor, forensic accountant, taxation specialist, systems accountant, risk management or insurance specialist, and banking/finance manager, as well as analyst or consulting roles. Opportunities span accounting and auditing firms, banks and financial institutions, corporations, consulting practices, government agencies, not-for-profits and universities in the accounting and auditing domain at postgraduate level.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)