Master of Professional Accounting (MPAC)

Back to top Program aims The Master of Professional Accounting is a professionally-oriented program that provides university graduates with the opportunity to acquire an accounting qualification recognised by the Australian accounting professional bodies.

The program comprises 16 courses.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree, or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Candidates without an acceptable Bachelor degree or equivalent and who have completed a minimum of five years' professional work experience equivalent to an AQF level 7 qualification may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate of Business, and upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0, may apply for entry into the Master of Professional Accounting.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

Successful completion of the Master of Professional Accounting should enable graduates to:

• prepare and analyse financial and management accounting reports
• audit financial records and statements and produce audit reports
• prepare taxation returns and advise clients on taxation issues
• comprehend and apply accounting theory to current accounting developments and problems
• understand and apply the principles of business finance and investment evaluation
• comprehend the legal framework within which businesses operate and apply this knowledge in addressing commercial legal problems.