Master of Professional Accounting
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 27,241 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 20, 2026

    Master of Professional Accounting

    About

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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.

    English language requirements

    Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no individual sub-scorebelow 6.0 (or equivalent)

    Extra requirements

    There are no additional entry requirements to enter this course other than the University Entry Requirements listed above

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 92

    English Program Requirements

    Federation University accepts a variety of English language tests as proof of English proficiency. English proficiency assessment should be made using an external English test (Academic IELTS or equivalent) with the results determining whether the student can enter into our programs directly or via an appropriate English program.

    From 1 July 2016 direct entry without an external English test will be only permitted when student meets the English exemption requirements described on the Federation English language requirements page as per the Simplified Student Visa Framework’s English requirements.

    Career

    The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) will enable you to pursue a pathway to qualify as a professional accountant.

    Banker

    Corporate finance

    Financial Analyst

    Forensic Accountant

    MPA

    Professional accountant

    Stockbroker

    Taxation Accountant

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,241 / year
    Application Fee 25

    How to Apply

    Application cut-off dates vary depending on whether you are onshore or offshore, and which intake you are applying for. For more information, please refer to our cut-off dates. We recommend you apply as early as possible to allow adequate time for processing. Lodging your application FedUni has introduced a new online application centre called StudyLink. International students should submit applications through StudyLink. If you have any questions, please refer to our Frequently asked questions page or contact us Please note: students applying from India, Nepal,Pakistan,Lebanon, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana must apply through an Agent. Direct applications from these countries will not be processed. Application fee Students who apply via StudyLink will attract a $25 application fee. The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances and must be paid upfront for your application to be processed. The online application fee can be waived if you: have an eVoucher from an education expo are an existing FedUni student applying to change programs are sponsored by the government of your home country or another foreign country are sponsored by an Australian Federal, State or Territory government are sponsored by a gazetted organisation (Rotary International, Red Cross, Ford Foundation) or other acceptable non-profit organisation apply through an Authorised FedUni Agent Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning We welcome students from other recognised institutions and will offer advanced standing or credit for units passed (with satisfactory grades) where those units are deemed equivalent in content and standard to those offered at FedUni. The transfer of credit will allow you to undertake fewer units, thereby reducing the overall number of units needed for your FedUni qualification. To apply for credit transfer for previous studies, you must: Upload certified copies of all your official transcripts or results from your previous studies, plus copies of the subject syllabuses and grading system with your application. Formally request credit transfer when you apply. Eligibility for credit can only be assessed when full documentation has been provided. Credit must be approved in writing before you enrol, otherwise, you may not receive the credit. Applicants should not send original documents, as they will not be returned. Please note: Documents that are not in English need to be officially translated and submitted along with the copies in the original language. Supporting documents must be issued by the relevant educational institution, and properly certified as genuine copies.

    Master of Professional Accounting

    Federation University Australia

    Federation University Australia

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane