Master of Accounting

    Master of Accounting

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,002 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Master of Accounting

    About

    The Master of Accounting is a two-year degree designed to give you comprehensive accounting expertise and open doors to leadership. You might be a mid-career professional seeking to upskill and advance your knowledge. Or maybe you’re looking for a career change that will challenge you. With your degree from Adelaide University, you’ll be prepared for a range of roles in accounting and business.

    Explore essential domains such as financial and management accounting, auditing, and taxation. Gain a solid grasp of business principles like economics, business mathematics, business law and finance. Beyond your technical expertise, you’ll also hone your critical thinking, communication and leadership skills – qualities that will set you apart in the competitive professional landscape. In your final year, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in a real-world industry project, ensuring you are ready to step straight into your future career in auditing, tax, financial reporting and more.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    This degree prepares you with a broad range of skills and specialist knowledge to pursue advanced accounting roles. Maybe you’ll apply your expertise to become a corporate tax consultant, analysing and auditing financial information. You could be employed as a forensic accountant, investigating cases of fraud and working alongside law enforcement. Perhaps you’ll work as a management accountant, managing budgets, identifying tax liabilities and advising stakeholders on market trends.

    You might also consider the following careers:

    • Business adviser
    • Insolvency practitioner
    • Restructuring consultant
    • Senior accountant.

    You could work in a range of areas within accounting including:

    • Auditing
    • Business advisory
    • Financial reporting
    • Forensic accounting
    • Management accounting
    • Tax.

    Industry trends

    In Australia demand for accountants, auditors and finance professionals remains high, with many roles across taxation, auditing, management accounting and general accounting experiencing persistent shortages. According to CA ANZ, several occupations in this field had vacancy-fill rates below 67% in 2023-24 (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand ). Technology and automation are also presenting new opportunities for accountants. With the ability to now automate repetitive tasks, this can provide accountants with more time to focus on strategic activities. Skills such as systems experience and data analysis will be increasingly in demand (ICAEW, 2025), meaning the advanced skills you develop at Adelaide University will ensure you are ready to thrive in the evolving business world.

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. Graduates are eligible for membership with these professional accreditation bodies. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,002 / year(s)

    Master of Accounting

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide