Griffith University
Master of Professional Accounting
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you are from a non-accounting background or do not have a CPA Australia accredited undergraduate degree with a major in accounting, the Master of Professional Accounting conversion program will give you the training in accounting and related areas needed to meet the academic requirements for Associate membership with CPA Australia and admission to CPA Australia's CPA Program, and the CA Program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
This program will enable you to develop the technical and conceptual skills needed to become an accountant and will develop your ability to analyse, critique and synthesise various accounting and related principles, methods and techniques. This program will also provide academic support to help you prepare for CPA Australia's CPA Program and ACCA's professional level examinations.
The program has a foundation component (Graduate Certificate) which allows those without a prior degree in Professional Accounting (or equivalent) and those looking for a career change to participate. Those with qualifications and experience in the field can also enter the program and progress to the advanced level study.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Accounting, a student must:
- hold any Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale), OR
- hold a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale). Students with a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will receive 40 credit points of credit.
Students who have completed a degree with accounting studies but not accredited with CPA Australia for Associate membership will be considered for admission.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Professional Accounting will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages a company’s overall financial position. You’ll be responsible for all financial activities, from budgets an...
Finance Manager
A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...
Senior Accountant
A Senior Accountant manages and oversees the financial operations within an organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance w...
Senior Financial Analyst
A Senior Financial Analyst provides financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making within an organisation. They evaluate fi...
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