Master of Accounting (Professional)

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Duration92 week(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 56,380 / total(s)

Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

Master of Accounting (Professional)

About

Accounting is fundamental to all business operations and plays a critical role in ensuring financially sound business planning and decision-making. Accounting qualifications lead to careers in a wide range of business environments, and Bond’s Master of Accounting is a specialised program, designed to provide an opportunity for students with undergraduate training in other fields to gain a professional accounting qualification. The professional program follows the same structure as the Master of Accounting program with an additional 20-week professional portfolio component. If you are a domestic student, please see Master of Accounting.

This program dives into contemporary issues facing modern businesses including the impact of different international accounting policies and practices, and other factors that contribute to an effective governance and accountability framework. Equipped with highly versatile professional skills, accountants are sought after in a diverse range of organisations.

Graduate with advanced technical knowledge in areas including financial statement analysis, management accounting and strategy, taxation practice and applied research. You will be able to exercise independent judgement, implement strategies and provide solutions to real world business problems.

If you have successfully completed cognate undergraduate programs, you may be eligible for advanced standing of up to 40 credit points towards the Master of Accounting (Professional) accelerated program.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 4 point grading scale

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field other than accounting.

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 5 point grading scale

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field other than accounting.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Career

Where will your degree take you?

Accounting and financial literacy skills are integral to every business in the world. It is a globally recognised profession with a broad range of roles, often leading to careers in senior management. Master of Accounting graduates are eligible for employment in professional accounting practices (public accounting or chartered accountants), corporations, the public sector, and not-for-profit organisations. The degree is also useful to managers who are exposed to accounting on a day-to-day basis.

Outcomes

Financial accountant

A Financial accountant is responsible for running the accounting and financial activities of an organisation. They analyse the economic stability of the company and provide financial information to other departments, enabling these departments to make budgeting and investment decisions. A financial accountant reports on costs, productivity, margins, and company expenditures.

Wealth manager

Wealth managers use their accounting and financial expertise to help clients grow their wealth. Serving as trusted consultants to high-net-worth individuals or families, they create strategic plans based on their clients’ objectives and financial profile, encompassing investments, insurance, mutual funds, trust and estate taxes, and retirement. Many wealth managers work in investment firms and banks, but it’s common for them to be self-employed.

Business analyst

The projected job growth over the next five years for business analysts is 29.6% making the profession in high demand across various industries. Business analysts help businesses improve their systems and processes through data analysis.

Financial advisor

Financial advisors are highly sought-after professionals in organisations as they provide guidance in meeting financial goals. Many financial planners decide to specialise and focus their practice in particular areas, such as superannuation, tax planning or debt management.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

56,380 / total(s)

Master of Accounting (Professional)

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

Go to Official Website