Torrens University Australia
Master of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Accredited by Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Course overview
The Master of Professional Accounting covers accounting, auditing, finance, economics, information systems and tax law. Graduate prepared for a career in global accounting and financial organisations.
During this course, you will learn from our industry-experienced academics through practical and work-integrated learning. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software used in the industry, including SAP and Xero.
Key facts
Fitzroy
Sydney
14th September, 2026
What you will study
The Master of Professional Accounting course comprises 11 core subjects and one elective.
Complete the following core subjects:
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Economic Principles
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Business and Corporate Law
- Statistics and Applied Analytics
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Accounting for Management Decision Making
- Auditing and Assurance
- Tax Laws and Practice
- Managing Finance
- Engaging with Industry Capstone
Entry requirements
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or above from an Australian University or an equivalent overseas higher education qualification.
Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have five (5) years of professional accounting experience or equivalent professional business experience. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to undertake study at the required level, through: relevant work experience (documented, e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
- Formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
- Written submission to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with Torrens University Australia. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply ethical, legal, social and environmental responsibilities in both local and global contexts.
- Interpret and apply rules, regulations and theories to an array of complex accounting-related situations.
- Communicate accounting advice and knowledge to a range of stakeholders.
- Stay at the forefront of accounting research, laws and software for best practice.
Career outcomes
The Master of Professional Accounting will prepare you for an array of high-level careers across organisations that require more than baseline accounting skills. You will bring a mastery of your profession to any role where attention to detail and broad-ranging knowledge are required.
Potential career paths:
- Business consultant
- Financial analyst
- Finance manager
- Accountant
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative subject price in 2026: $3,813 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated first-year price in 2026: $30,504 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Subject prices are based on 10-credit-point blocks.
Student 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.