Master Of Professional Accounting

The Australian National University

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Qualification

1.5 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$35172

Fee

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The Master of Professional Accounting allows graduates to develop skills in accounting and the ability to analyze accounting-related issues. The program allows students with prior studies in cognate disciplines to specialize in accounting and meet the education entry requirements for the Australian accounting professional bodies.The program is taught by research active academic staff. Students are exposed to professional and scholarly accounting development and research. With continuing high global demand for qualified accountants, graduates of the program have a wide range of career opportunities in accounting firms, government departments, banking and finance organizations, corporations and other related accounting fields.Learning OutcomesExercise judgment under supervision to analyze and solve accounting problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectivesIntegrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of issues in auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law, and with an understanding of issues in accounting development and accounting researchCritically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to evaluate complex accounting problemsJustify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in diverse collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants

For international students

Applicants must present one of the following: A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0, with courses in at least one cognate area An ANU Graduate Certificate of Accounting with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0 The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18). Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.

1.5 Years - Full time

Fee

A$53,370.00 (US$ 35,172) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Acton Campus, The Australian National University, CANBERRA, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Research School of Accounting Pre-Master Scholarship

Value of scholarship

25% Tuition Fee waiver

Requierments

The award is available each year to a prospective ANU student who: is an international student is completing, or has completed, a Pre-Master Training Program at a home institution; and is enrolled in, or has been granted entry into one of the following programs: Master of Accounting (4 semesters) Master of Professional Accounting (3 semesters)

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Ranked as Australia’s number one university, and number 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017-18), the Australian National University (ANU) is recognised worldwide for its high teaching standards and outstanding research quality.
With small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, ANU students enjoy unparalleled access to their tutors and lecturers, who are world leaders in their fields. Students can choose from a wide variety of degree options; all designed so they can tailor their studies to suit their strengths, passions, and career options.
Coming in at number one in Australia and at 21 worldwide for graduate employability (Global University Employability Ranking 2017), ANU students stand out to employers. And it is no surprise that ANU ranks so highly; the University takes great pride in making sure its students are job-ready when they graduate, and encourages them to make the most of its industry contacts by getting involved with work experience and internship opportunities.
A member of the prestigious International Alliance of Research Universities, ANU stands alongside institutions like Oxford, Cambridge and Yale. A huge 95 per cent of research that takes place at ANU is recognised as above or well above world standard, positioning the University to take on the challenges facing the world today and into the future, with the aim to change society for the better.
Famed for its inclusive campus, ANU (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C) is number one in Australia and number seven in the world for its international outlook, meaning that its 7,000+ overseas students feel welcome throughout their stay.

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