Master of Professional Accounting

This two-year qualification will help you to step into the field of accounting and broaden your career prospects.

In your first year, you will begin to develop the financial, analytical, research and communication skills required of professional accountants, studying the same content as in our integrated Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Graduate Diploma in Accounting. You will build your understanding through theoretical study and real-life cases. You will then select between one of three majors in your second year.

You will develop hands-on experience using a range of software used in professional accounting firms, including Xero, Excel, R, Tableau, SPSS, Oracle, APEX, Pythion, ArcGIS and VSOviewer to enhance your employability. You will also undertake an accounting research project, where you will analyse the performance of a real company and prepare a financial analysis.

Towards the end of your course, you will undertake an industry-connected capstone experience, including an internship, research project or study tour. You will also be able to attend employee presentations to expand your networks, with past companies including Coca-Cola Amatil, Grant Thornton and Nexia.

Choose your major

In your second year, youll get to choose a major: a series of more than eight units in the same discipline.

CPA Australia

The CPA Australia major will provide you with specific tuition, to help you meet the requirements to become a Certified Practising Accountant with CPA Australia. You will be responsible for all fees set by CPA Australia, including subject exam fees.

Digital Technologies and Data Management

The Digital Technologies and Data Management major will improve your skills in information security, data management, programming, database design, database analytics and security, and business project management, to help you gain specific roles in information technology accounting.

Advanced Accounting

The Advanced Accounting major will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in management accounting, financial accounting and auditing issues. You can choose from a list of optional units, including on finance and investment.

Note: If you do not hold a recognised bachelor degree, you should instead study the Graduate Diploma in Accounting. If you hold a bachelor degree in accounting, you should instead apply for the one-year Master of Accounting.

Why study

• The number of accountants in Australia continues to grow strongly, according to the ABS Labour Force Survey. When you complete this course, you will have built a solid foundation in accounting and be prepared to embark on a career in both small and large accounting firms, as well as organisations in the private and public sectors. Youll expand your understanding of accounting through theoretical study and real-life cases.
• The Curtin Accounting Association can help to grow your network and connect you with industry. The association is run by Curtin accounting students and is sponsored by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants, EY, KPMG and the Curtin Student Guild.

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Careers

• Certified Practising Accountant
• Senior accountant
• Chief Financial Officer
• Information technology accountant
• Accountant
• Auditor
• Business analyst
• Company secretary
• Insolvency consultant
• Internal auditor
• Tax agent
• Treasurer

Industries

• Accounting
• Finance and investment
• Government
• Law
• Resources and renewables

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible