Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) at The University of Newcastle, Australia

In this program you will develop advanced skills in order to critically analyse information, synthesise knowledge, and communicate your research findings effectively for a variety of career settings. This master degree may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode. You can specialise in: accounting education auditing, accountability and regulation financial accounting social and environmental accountability corporate governance.

The Master of Professional Accounting allows graduates to develop skills in accounting and the ability to analyse accounting-related issues. The program allows students with prior studies in cognate disciplines to specialise in accounting and meet the education entry requirements for the Australian accounting professional bodies.

The Master of Professional Accounting is designed to provide graduates with little or no accounting exposure with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a career in professional accounting. The course satisfies the academic requirements for entry to the professional programs of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). This course provides the ideal academic foundation to pursue a career in accounting, with the subjects providing the knowledge, understanding and expertise necessary for employment in the accounting profession. The professional recognition of the course by CPA Australia and ICAA provides students with internationally recognised qualifications that enhance both their employment and promotion opportunities.