Master of Professional Accounting

Accounting is a fundamental function in every organisation, playing a crucial role in planning, decision-making, and assessing performance. This programme equips you with the skills to analyse problems, negotiate effectively, and become a trusted decision-maker in any sector. Upon completion, graduates may be eligible to join professional accounting bodies such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling a pathway into professional accounting careers. During your studies, you will collaborate on research projects with academics, fellow students, and industry partners, including government agencies, mining companies, accounting firms, IT service providers, and real estate businesses.

The Master of Professional Accounting at Murdoch offers multiple advantages. You can complete the course in as little as 18 months, with potential credit for previous study or work experience, and gain practical exposure through professional placements in the Work Integrated Learning program. The teaching staff are highly experienced, recognised for excellence, and actively engaged in research and industry work. Graduates acquire a broad range of expertise, from taxation, assurance, and financial management to enterprise risk, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuation. The programme also develops in-demand skills such as technology adoption, data analysis, ethical practice, and stakeholder management, preparing you for careers across various sectors including government, finance, media, advertising, and non-government organisations.