Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)

The Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) from Charles Sturt University equips you with the knowledge and skills to successfully work in the accounting profession and provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and build industry connections. This accounting course – designed specifically for international students – is ideal if you hold an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting field and want to move your career or add accounting expertise to your current role. The Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) aims to provide the formal educational requirements for entry to the profession of Accounting, and the opportunity to develop key professional and employability skills which can then be applied in practice through a work placement in industry. The degree is designed to build upon previous non-accounting undergraduate studies to provide graduates with relevant technical and theoretical knowledge of accounting and related disciplines. This accounting course takes a holistic approach to the accounting profession. As well as technical theory and knowledge, you will also learn about the law and ethics in accounting, how data analytics can benefit the practice of accounting and the various technologies that are used in the profession. Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) is an AQF Level 9 qualification, minimum 2 years full-time; maximum 2 years part-time, 128 credit points. It is offered at Charles Sturt University Melbourne, Charles Sturt University Sydney — on campus. The course is professionally accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. Indicative international tuition for 2026 is $35,280 per year of full-time study.