University of Adelaide
Master of Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
The Master of Accounting offers an intensive two-year path to careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advising.
Course overview
In this program, you'll learn the fundamentals of financial and management accounting, study advanced accounting concepts and techniques, and take courses in taxation and auditing. Explore relevant business areas such as economics, finance, information systems and business law. You'll also work on a large-scale applied research project.
The Master of Accounting satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the Master of Accounting, students must complete core courses which include four foundation courses and seven accounting courses plus two electives. All students are required to complete Financial Statement Analysis plus a six unit research project in Financial Statement Analysis.
Year 1
- Accounting Concepts and Methods
- Principles of Finance
- Quantitative Methods
- Economic Principles
- Management Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Reporting
- Business and Corporations Law
- Accounting Systems and Processes
Year 2
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Income Taxation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Research Project in Financial Statement Analysis
- Auditing and Assurance Services
- Plus two electives
Note: This is an indicative study plan only.
Entry requirements
Higher education study
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional accreditation
The Master of Accounting satisfies the academic requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Career outcomes
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Banker
- Business analyst
- Business consultant
- Business management
- Commercialisation manager
- Finance manager
- Financial services officer
- Taxation officer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual tuition fee in 2025: $41,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study (24 units).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.