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Specialisation in CPA Studies

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Macquarie University

166

in world overall ranking*

23

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Specialisation in CPA Studies is a postgraduate accounting specialisation delivered in partnership with CPA Australia. Taken within the Master of Professional Accounting, it develops advanced capability in areas such as global strategy and leadership, audit and assurance, financial reporting, ethics and governance, and financial risk management. Designed to support professional recognition pathways, this is specialised postgraduate study in accounting and finance. The programme develops accounting and finance knowledge aligned with its qualification level and professional expectations.

Career outcome

This specialisation can strengthen pathways into professional accounting and finance roles across private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Typical opportunities include accountant, auditor, financial adviser or analyst, business/venture analyst, risk management specialist, forensic accountant and taxation specialist. Graduates may work in accounting firms, banks and financial institutions, consulting firms, government agencies, NGOs, and superannuation and insurance organisations as part of postgraduate accounting and finance study.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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2026, 2027

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$10,000

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$10,000

tick iconASEAN - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY $10,000 EARLY ACCEPTANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

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