Specialisation in CA Studies

About the course

The Specialisation in CA Studies develops the technical and professional capabilities needed for a career in accounting and progress toward Chartered Accountant (CA) status. Delivered in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), it provides structured academic support while you complete CA-focused units in areas such as audit, financial reporting, tax, strategy and emerging technology. This is a postgraduate specialisation in Accounting & Finance within the Master of Professional Accounting.

Career outcome

This specialisation prepares you for accounting and finance roles across professional practice, business and government, with content aligned to CA ANZ requirements alongside relevant work experience. Graduates may work as accountants, auditors, taxation specialists, financial advisers/analysts, forensic accountants, risk specialists, consultants or banking and finance managers. Employers include accounting and consulting firms, banks, commercial organisations, government agencies, NGOs, and insurance/superannuation providers. This is a postgraduate specialisation in Accounting & Finance.

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)