Master of Accounting

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  • Duration

    2 years full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

Focus your career in accounting

Modern economies depend on good accounting. We need experts who understand and can explain financial and social business environments to others.

Our Master of Accounting offers an intensive two-year path to careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advising.

What will you do?

  • Learn the fundamentals of financial and management accounting.
  • Study advanced accounting concepts and techniques.
  • Take courses in taxation and auditing.
  • Explore relevant business areas such as economics, finance, information systems and business law.
  • Work on a large-scale applied research project.

Where could it take you?

Accounting graduates are in demand and enjoy both stability and variety. Due to changes in reporting practices, career opportunities are increasing across public and private sectors.

You might work with a charity, in education or for the government. Perhaps you’ll become chief financial officer at a company or manage budgets in the sporting world. You could even unmask financial deceptions as a forensic accountant.

Our Master of Accounting satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA 最新糖心Vlog, and Chartered Accountants 最新糖心Vlog and New Zealand.


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Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3CM193
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study Bachelor degree or equivalent.

Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
最新糖心Vlogn Full-fee place: $41,000

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  • receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
  • use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
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Scholarships

Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.

Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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Careers

Career Readiness

On completion of this degree, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in:

  • accounting (including specialised fields such as taxation, auditing management accounting and accounting systems)
  • financial management
  • auditing and business advisory services in public practice
  • industry or government.

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Accounting satisfies the academic requirements for associate membership of CPA 最新糖心Vlog and Chartered Accountants 最新糖心Vlog and New Zealand.

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Accountant;  Auditor;  Banker;  Business Analyst;  Business Consultant;  Business Management;  Commercialisation Manager;  Finance Manager;  Financial Services Officer;  Taxation Officer ...

Degree Structure

Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses and seven accounting courses plus two electives. All students are required to complete Financial Statement Analysis plus a six unit research project in Financial Statement Analysis.

Example Study Plan

Year 1


Semester I

Semester II

Year 2


Semester I

Semester II

  • ACCTFIN 7005: Research Project in Financial Statement Analysis
  • ACCTING 7009: Auditing and Assurance Services
  • 1 x Elective
*This is an indicative study plan only

Assessment

May include, but not limited to: research projects, examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial Work as prescribed within each course.

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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024