Bond University
Master of Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Master's
Acquire advanced technical expertise in financial statement analysis, management accounting and strategy, taxation practices and applied research.
Course overview
The Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is a specialist program for people interested in pursuing an accounting career or a professional accounting qualification, but who have an undergraduate degree in another field. The MAcc offers a firm academic grounding in the accounting discipline and offers a hands-on appreciation of the accounting industry. This program covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting and includes subjects in economics, finance, tax, business law, data analytics, auditing and responsible and sustainable organisations. The program is designed to help develop the specialist knowledge and skills required for an accounting professional entering into financial, management or tax accounting, auditing, business advisory or financial management roles.
This program dives into contemporary issues facing modern businesses, including the impact of different international accounting policies and practices and other factors that contribute to an effective governance and accountability framework. Equipped with highly versatile professional skills, accountants are sought after in a diverse range of organisations.
You will graduate with advanced technical knowledge in areas including financial statement analysis, management accounting and strategy, taxation practice and applied research. Graduates exercise independent judgement, implement strategies and provide solutions to real-world business problems.
Key facts
September, 2026
January, 2027
May, 2027
What you will study
Students must complete the following 120 credit points of subjects. Each subject is worth 10 credit points.
- Accounting Principles
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting and Company Reporting
- Taxation Practice for Accountants
- Accounting Information Systems
- Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Auditing
- Data Analytics for Accountants
- Responsible and Sustainable Organisations
- Principles of Economics
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Business Law
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field other than accounting.
Alternative entry option
Prior work experience allows application for entry into this program. Applicants provide documentation of employment history, including a statement from the employer about the position, time in the role and a brief overview of the role performed.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers such as:
- Financial Accountant
- Wealth Manager
- Business Analyst
Learning outcomes
Graduates will learn the following skills during the course:
- Apply advanced accounting knowledge and skills to address both routine and non-routine tasks.
- Critically evaluate complex accounting issues or problems.
- Generate creative solutions that address a complex accounting opportunity or problem.
- Critically reflect on one's personal learning experience to extract, evaluate and apply insights.
- Adapt appropriately to the cultural, environmental and social considerations of individual behaviour and organisational operations in the field of accounting.
- Demonstrate the capacity to consistently act in accordance with the principles and values of sustainable, responsible and ethical business practice in complex accounting situations.
- Articulate business information to a diverse professional audience using appropriate visual aids.
- Communicate business ideas, decisions, recommendations and other information in a clear, concise writing style tailored to a given audience.
- Collaborate effectively with others to complete a complex project or group task.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total program fee in 2026: $67,560 (full-fee paying place).
Indicative semester program fee in 2026: $16,890 (full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 120 credit points (12 subjects).
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.