Master of Professional Accounting

Kaplan Business School

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02426B

The Master of Professional Accounting is an internationally recognised qualification and currently the fastest way to fulfil the requirements for CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles while improving their critical thinking and analytical skills. The program will also hone expertise in general management and corporate governance, and strengthen students' ability to evaluate contemporary accounting and business issues in a corporate environment. Graduates seek placements within the accounting industry and are typically employed as business risk managers, external auditors and assurance specialists, financial analysts, insolvency and reconstruction specialists, internal auditors, management consultants, taxation specialists and treasurers.

Designed for

Those from non-accounting backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in the accounting industry

Structure

12 core subjects

Subjects

  • Accounting

Standard entry requirements

  • An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent). English Entry Requirements: Academic IELTS Overall 6.0, with no individual band score less than 6.0) or
  • TOEFLiBT - 72 or
  • TOEIC - 700 or
  • FCE & CAE - Overall score of 169 (with no band less than 169) or
  • PTE Academic - Score of 54 or
  • EAP - Level 3

Recognition

All Bachelor and postgraduate accounting programmes are outcomes-focused and accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA).

Study pathways

Graduates are eligible for admission into professional programs offered by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. Graduates may also apply for credit entry into the Kaplan Business School's Master of Business Administration or a related graduate degree at another Australian higher education provider.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Adelaide Domestic: $29,400
International: $29,400
Yes
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 1.5 years
Brisbane Domestic: $29,400
International: $29,400
Yes
Melbourne Domestic: $29,400
International: $29,400
Yes
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 1.5 years
Sydney Domestic: $29,400
International: $29,400
Yes
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 1.5 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney.

FEE-Help is available for eligible students. Please visit http://www.kbs.edu.au/domestic-students/fee-help/ for further information. For additional fees please visit www.kbs.edu.au.

Further information

International students are required to undertake a full time study workload.

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