Master Of Professional Accounting

The Master of Professional Accounting will prepare you for practice as a professional accountant. You will develop analytical, general business management and critical problem-solving skills, and gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting practice.

Your studies will focus on financial and management accounting, finance, commercial law, taxation law and auditing. You’ll study contemporary research and real-life case studies with the opportunity to complete an industry placement in Australia or overseas. You will graduate well-equipped for a global career and knowledgeable in areas such as accounting, tax, financial management and public practice.

Our summer and winter schools offer exciting study and learning opportunities. With options such as intensives and internships, you can spread your study load across the year and increase your exchange opportunities.

Degree Overview:

• Study at a university recognised globally in Business. UniSA Business is ranked in the top one per cent worldwide1 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2022.
• UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.
• Study at a Top 5 business school in Australia for quality.
• Develop advanced knowledge and skills for accounting practice.
• UniSA is one of only five Australian universities to offer professional CPA elective courses within an accounting degree.
• Build crucial analytical, business management, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.
• Complete 150 hours of industry placement as an elective course.
• Focus on key areas such as accounting, tax, law, auditing, financial management and public practice.
• Provide advice under the supervision of qualified tax professionals to members of the community and small businesses in our student-run Tax Clinic.
• Be mentored by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program.
• Qualify for Advanced Standing for previous qualifications and complete your degree in just 1.5 years.
• Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Accounting.
• Ranked No. 1 in South Australia for Business and Economics.
• Study at a university ranked No.1 in South Australia for postgraduate student support and skills development.

What You'll Learn:

• In the Master of Professional Accounting you will study five core courses and nine accounting specialisation courses. You will gain a solid grounding in the latest accounting methods by studying areas in auditing, taxation, financial and management accounting and corporate finance. 
• You will also study two electives as part of your studies. One of your elective options is a 100+ hour industry placement either in Australia or overseas.