Course

Master of Professional Accounting

Federation University Australia · Melbourne · Federation University Melbourne · Business, Commerce & Management

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Key facts

University: Federation University Australia
Campus: Federation University Melbourne · Melbourne
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification: Masters
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Next start: 1 Mar 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Study area: Business, Commerce & Management

Start dates

Semester 1, 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027 Federation University Melbourne
Semester 2, 2027, 2027 Starts 26 July 2027 Federation University Melbourne
Summer 2027, 2027 Starts 22 November 2027 Federation University Melbourne

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 6 overall (no band below 6)
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no individual sub-scorebelow 6.0 (or equivalent)

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline or equivalent This course is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline who are looking for a career in professional accounting. It can also meet the needs of people who have significant experience working in accounting and who now wish to increase their knowledge, skills, and recognition and employment options by having a high-level qualification in this area. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience, and demonstrated capacity to undertake the course as determined by Federation Business School, following an evaluationof their academic and professional skills.

About this course

Let our experienced lecturers help invigorate your career with new skills and knowledge. If you don’t already have a formal accounting qualification and you’re ready to break into this thriving field, our Master of Professional Accounting is the perfect place to start. It is a particularly attractive choice for those seeking practical accreditation on top of their existing tertiary education. Accounting, finance and economics are about more than just looking at numbers. Our Master of Professional Accounting will provide you with a fresh perspective in using this information to provide expert advice and positively impact the lives of people around the world. You will develop a comprehensive knowledge in key areas such as financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and budgeting. You’ll also learn the legal ins and outs of associated compliance and performance requirements to ensure statutory and strategic governance. Our course will provide you with a comprehensive course of study in accounting theory and practice that is recognised by the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant. As the next generation of professional accountants, you’ll be at the forefront of a changing business environment focusing less about profits, and more on caring for the world we live in: from quantifying the financial benefits of sustainable, fair trade business practices; to providing evidence-based solutions to emerging issues and business challenges. Please note that online delivery is not available to international students on student visas. This course also offers two exit points, the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting (8 units) and the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (12 units).

Master of Professional Accounting is a masters course at Federation University Australia in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2027, 2027, Semester 2, 2027, 2027, Summer 2027, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6 (no band below 6).

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