The Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) enables students to obtain a university qualification and receive extensive academic support while they prepare for the CPA external examinations. Our graduates consistently rank higher in grade results in the CPA program than non-Macquarie graduates and demonstrate the significant benefits of completing the professional program at Macquarie. There is a particular focus on communicative competence as well as strong technical skills. Allows students who hold a bachelor degree in any discipline to earn a widely recognised and respected postgraduate academic qualification in accounting. Extensive academic support whilst completing the CPA Program. Highly qualified teaching staff, many of whom have first-hand experience with the CPA and CA Programs. A number of the teaching staff also act as consultants providing technical advice to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia.

Graduates of the Master of Accounting can find careers in: chartered or CPA accounting, financial analysis, auditing, taxation, risk management, system design and analysis, financial control, company secretarial and merchant banking.