Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Brisbane: January, May, September
Fees
$32,167.00^
^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry Requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in non-accounting discipline; or equivalent
Course Code
109504
Course detail
Focus on essential areas of accounting including management, corporate finance, auditing, business and taxation law, data analysis, and economics for sustainability. Explore introductory and advanced issues in accounting and demonstrate your understanding through an applied research project.
Understand both historical and contemporary perspectives and evaluate social and environmental practices. Make recommendations and give informed advice with confidence. Develop your professional judgement to work independently and with integrity.
Master of Professional Accounting graduates are highly-skilled professionals who lead successful careers in finance.
Consult the handbook for further information.
Additional information
Study the Master of Professional Accounting at JCU
Is accounting the career for you? Whether you chose a different discipline for your undergraduate degree or you want to expand on a previous accounting degree, choosing the Professional Accounting master’s degree at JCU is the perfect path to becoming a skilled, certified and fully qualified accountant by the time you graduate. This degree is one of the best of its kind in Queensland and sets you up for success with high-quality teaching and excellent learning resources. Studying at JCU provides you with all the skills that employers in your field look for, and you can expect to learn everything you need to succeed as an accountant. With flexible study options available, there’s no better way to become a Master of Professional Accounting in Queensland.
Why Become an Accountant?
Considering accounting? You’d be making an excellent choice for your future. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be great at mathematics to be an accountant these days, so it’s a profession that’s more accessible than you might have thought. There are plenty of reasons you should choose accounting.
- All industries need accountants, which means you can work in any industry you feel passionate about, whether that’s fashion, entertainment, charity or something else entirely
- You can also choose to work in almost any country and travel, because there’s demand for accountants everywhere
- Because accountancy is most busy during tax season, it’s a relatively seasonal role where you can expect to take it easier during the rest of the year
- You get to work with people and provide valuable advice and assistance
- Accountants are in high demand, which means you’re almost guaranteed to find employment
- It’s a future-proof career that isn’t going anywhere
- A background in accountancy can also serve as a good basis for entrepreneurs if you ever want to start your own business in the future
What You Will Learn
When you study the Master of Professional Accounting at JCU, you will learn all the skills that accountancy employers look for and gain a thorough understanding of the field of accounting. You will learn about management, corporate finance, auditing, business and taxation law, economics for sustainability, data analysis and more. You’ll learn about different issues in accounting and how to evaluate various practices. You will graduate with an understanding of historical and contemporary perspectives and with the professional judgement you need to succeed in your career. The degree is accredited by Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and graduates go on to enjoy rewarding careers in the public and private sectors.
Why You Should Choose JCU to Study a Master of Professional Accounting in QLD
JCU is the obvious option for those looking to study for a Master of Professional Accounting in Queensland or an MBA in Accounting. JCU offers flexible part-time study options for the accounting degree at the Brisbane campus. This degree has been rated #1 in Queensland for full-time employment outcomes and median graduate salaries, with 82% of graduates being satisfied with their skills development during the course. JCU graduates are skilled and highly employable as accountants. If you want to become one of them, apply through the online portal to be part of the next intake.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Professional Accounting.
JCU Accounting graduates have an in-depth knowledge of accounting and highly-developed professional judgement and reasoning skills.
Graduates pursue job opportunities in the public and private sector.
Work as an accountant across a variety of contexts. Successful completion of all accredited subjects fulfils the academic entry requirements for the professional accounting bodies Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD32,167.00
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, consider exploring our available Pathways options.
Contact our friendly team today to discover which pathway is right for you.
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
Real stories
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Alumni
Vilton Crasto
Master of Professional Accounting
There were lot of good things about the course. I was lucky and had a class with a group of people from all different nationalities. We had some good guest lecturers who had real life experience in the subjects they taught us, and of course the late evening classes just helped balance study and work life perfectly.
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Lecturer
Mohammad Azim
Master of Professional Accounting
The vast majority of students have gained employment by the last year of their accounting degree; the competition is between firms wanting our students. Many of our previous students rise to senior ranks, or travel to overseas postings, a testament to them and to the strength of our accounting program.