Master of Advanced Professional Accounting

CPAs belong to an elite group of professionals. They are trusted and respected advisers, equipped with specialised skills that make them critical to the success of any business. Because of this, qualified professionals in the accounting, business and finance field will always be in demand.

If you hold a bachelor degree in accounting, or you're otherwise eligible to enrol in the CPA program, this course is ideal in assisting you to become a qualified practicing accountant. It will help you to develop advanced professional skills in strategic management accounting; financial reporting and disclosure, global strategy and leadership; and ethics and governance.

Key Features

• Macquarie graduates of this course consistently receive higher grades in the CPA program than non-Macquarie graduates.
• This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). This means you may be exempted from 14 CIMA papers, effectively taking you to the final part of the CIMA qualification with only one subject to complete.
• You'll gain three qualifications upon completion: a postgraduate degree in accounting, membership of CPA Australia (subject to meeting the work experience requirements) and the opportunity to gain CIMA accreditation.
• You can also conduct a research project and choose from a range of subjects such as forensic accounting, taxation, information systems in business and more.
• This course will expand your skill set by offering six electives outside core CPA professional accounting units.

Professions

There are a diverse range of areas that fall under the accounting banner including:

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Consulting
• Banking & Finance
• Government
• Stockbroking
• Risk Management
• Auditing
• Business Analytics
• Forensic Accounting
• Superannuation
• Insurance

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,125.00