The Master of Accounting (MAcc) is a graduate conversion course designed especially for students who wish to enter the accounting profession but who have limited or no previous experience in accounting. This course develops essential business skills valued by employers and provides students with the opportunity to study a comprehensive course leading to admission to the professional programs offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia (CPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA). The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) recognises that the MAcc meets membership requirements for Associate status. Successful graduates qualify for eight exemptions from ACCA membership examinations. ACCA is recognised as the leading global professional accountancy body.

Upon completion of the Master of Accounting (MAcc), you will be able to: demonstrate professional skills and knowledge in relation to contemporary accounting issues and related practices apply appropriate professional and analytical skills to address specific accounting and business issues and challenges analyse contemporary accounting issues within a range of theories and frameworks analyse the impact of law and ethics on accounting practice apply strategic management and marketing techniques to a range of business situations be classified as an ‘accountant’ in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO Code: 2211-11) be eligible for admission into the professional programs offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia (CPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) meet the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) membership requirements for Associate status qualify for nine exemptions from ACCA membership examinations.