Master of Accounting
A professional accounting qualification for career changers targeting CPA, Chartered Accountant, and ACCA accreditation.
Best for:Best for career changers with a non-accounting background seeking professional accreditation in accounting and strategic financial management roles.
Overview
The Master of Accounting at Kaplan Business School is designed for professionals from non-accounting backgrounds seeking to enter professional accounting bodies such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and ACCA. This course builds foundational management skills and contemporary accounting knowledge, enabling graduates to strategically analyse accounting issues within various frameworks. The programme prepares students for diverse career paths in taxation, financial advisory, costing, investigative accounting, strategic management, and consulting. Graduates often progress to leadership roles, including company directors and managers, leveraging their accounting expertise in high-demand industries.
What you'll do
- Develop a strong foundation in contemporary accounting principles and practices.
- Analyse accounting issues strategically within theoretical and practical frameworks.
- Apply accounting knowledge to real-world scenarios in taxation, financial advisory, and costing.
- Engage in strategic management and consulting to address complex business challenges.
- Prepare for professional accreditation exams and industry standards set by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants, and ACCA.
- Develop general management skills applicable to leadership roles in corporate settings.
Requirements
Degree required: A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent) OR an Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent) plus evidence of a minimum of two years of relevant work experience
Language: English proficiency (assumed for international applicants, though not explicitly stated)
Instruction: English
- Ability to analyse accounting issues within theoretical frameworks
- Proficiency in applying accounting principles to practical business scenarios
- Strong foundation in general management principles
- Commitment to pursuing professional accreditation in accounting
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent) OR an Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent) with at least two years of relevant work experience
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
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How to apply
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Applicants should visit the Kaplan Business School website to access the application portal. The process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of work experience (if applicable), and completing an application form. Additional documents may be required based on eligibility criteria.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor Degree or equivalent)
- Proof of relevant work experience (if applicable)
- Application form
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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