
Designed in consultation with Australia's peak accounting bodies, this accelerated professional accounting course can be completed in as little as 18 months and is ideal if you have completed an undergraduate degree in a business discipline including finance, human resources, marketing, management or property and wish to qualify as an accountant.
The Master of Professional Accounting Accelerated is an ideal course for current business professionals seeking a career change into accounting and financial management.
Designed in consultation with industry, the course structure recognises your previous undergraduate degree in business or a related discipline and allows you to fast-track your studies, completing a professional accounting qualification in as little as 18 months of full-time study.
You will gain highly sought-after skills across accounting, finance, computer software applications, economics, statistics and business law. With a focus on providing practical skills, you will have opportunities throughout the course to gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and Access, and the world-leading SAP enterprise system software.
Prepare to enter a rapidly changing industry forecast to experience strong growth (National Skills Commission, joboutlook.gov.au). Designed with flexibility in mind to suit current professionals, study online and choose between full-time and part-time modes.
If your undergraduate degree was not in a business or related discipline, our Master of Professional Accounting will suit you.

My study definitely impacted my career. I acquired knowledge, skills and experiences required to enter corporate life. Additionally, interacting with people from different countries, being involved in different types of jobs, receiving advice from my professors and peers helped boost my confidence.
Karuna Shiwakoti
Master of Professional Accounting | Nepal
If you are a business graduate or a graduate from a cognate discipline looking to redirect your career, this course is for you. It is suitable for graduates in business or a cognate discipline who are interested in employment in accounting and financial management orientated careers. Potential fields of employment include financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, finance, banking management, administration, consulting or business advisory services.
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
You must complete 12 units (72 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
The Master of Professional Accounting Accelerated provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). For eligibility criteria for membership of the Professional Bodies refer to these websites:
The Master of Professional Accounting Accelerated provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). For eligibility criteria for membership of the Professional Bodies refer to these websites:
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%.
We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees.
You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.
Please note there may be other costs involved apart from your tuition fee.
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
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