The program enables you to gain recognition by the two peak professional accounting bodies in Australia—CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

You develop knowledge of concepts fundamental to successful business operation including economics, business law, research methods, and information and communications technology (ICT). You also gain specialised knowledge of accounting topics such as auditing, corporate and management accounting, taxation law and business finance.

Through a range of in-depth courses, you acquire a deeper understanding of the function of accounting in today’s complex business environment. You discover the basic principles of taxation law, and the nature, scope and operation of different business structures.

You learn a range of analytic tools for costing, decision-making, planning and control. You examine contemporary accounting and disclosure issues from inception and acquisition, to trading and termination of a company. You gain a firm foundation in ICT, and explore the specific application of ICTs to accounting.

Delivery includes face-to-face lectures, tutorial participation and assessment.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the MPA program will meet the educational requirements for admission as an associate member of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants. To gain full membership, you must complete the requirements of the chosen professional body’s qualification program. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.