Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Professional Accounting provides the advanced knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively at a leadership level in professional accounting. It runs four semesters full time and nests the Graduate Certificate (one semester) and Graduate Diploma (two semesters) within it. Core subjects in business communication and business ethics run throughout, and a capstone Business Project develops the research skills demonstrated through a substantial independent project. The course covers accounting information systems, corporate finance, managerial accounting, financial accounting and reporting, applied company law, tax law and practice, and auditing and assurance, and is approved by the professional accrediting bodies CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Delivered full time face-to-face over 104 weeks at WIN's Sydney campus, the course comprises 160 credit points across 16 standard subjects.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Canberra

Suite 2, Level 1, 15 Moore Street, L2, 15 Barry Drive, Turner, Canberra, ACT 2601

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Australian Undergraduate Degree or equivalent.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic Students

Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent

International Students

Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent
IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5, with no band lower than 6.0 (or equivalent)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Provides the advanced knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively at a leadership level in professional accounting
Course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Includes a Business Project subject that develops research skills through a substantial independent research project
Nests the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting within the degree, offering staged exit points

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

CPA Australia; Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

CPA / CA ANZ / IPA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units16 units

MB113

Economics

Core unit

MB112

Business Ethics

Core unit

MB111

Business Communication

Core unit

MP111

Accounting for Management Decisions

Core unit

MP124

Corporate Finance

Core unit

MP123

Business Law

Core unit

MP122

Analytical and Statistical Techniques

Core unit

MP121

Accounting Information Systems

Core unit

MP214

Managerial Accounting

Core unit

MP213

International Finance

Core unit

MP212

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Core unit

MP211

Applied Company Law

Core unit

MP223

Tax Law and Practice

Core unit

MP222

Corporate Accounting and Reporting

Core unit

MB222

Business Project

Core unit

MP221

Auditing and Assurance

Core unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Master of Professional Accounting at Wentworth Institute?

The estimated total course cost is AUD $50,000, which comprises the tuition fee of AUD $50,000 with no additional non-tuition fees.

How long does the Master of Professional Accounting take to complete?

The Master of Professional Accounting has a duration of 104 weeks, which is approximately two years of full-time study.

Where is the Master of Professional Accounting delivered?

The course is delivered at Wentworth Institute's Elizabeth Street Campus, located at Level 1, 302 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010.

Is the Master of Professional Accounting eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because it falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is explicitly excluded from eligibility for extended Post-Study Work Rights regardless of meeting other criteria.

What is the CRICOS code for the Master of Professional Accounting at Wentworth Institute?

The CRICOS course code for the Master of Professional Accounting at Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd is 093866B, and the provider's CRICOS code is 03279M.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantAssistant AccountantFinancial AnalystTax AccountantAuditor

Key Skills

Financial statement preparation and analysisManagement accounting and cost analysisCorporate and personal taxation under Australian lawAuditing and assurance proceduresFinancial modelling and forecasting

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Master of Professional Accounting

About This Course

Available Locations

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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