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MC-PRFACC

Master of Professional Accounting

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Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Professional Accounting
  • Duration

    Duration

    2 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    107625M
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2026

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3 February 2026

Semester 2, 2026

6 April 2026

2 July 2026

Semester 1, 2027

10 August 2026

28 January 2027

Semester 2, 2027

5 April 2027

1 July 2027

Course outline

Overview

Overview

This program aims to develop internationally focused graduates who possess the financial, analytical, research and communication skills required of professional accountants. The course is designed for graduates of an undergraduate course, from a non-accounting background, who would like to study an accredited accounting course. The first ten units ensure that you meet the core competency requirements of CPA (Australia), Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and ACCA. A range of majors is available to allow you to extend your knowledge.

What you'll learn

  • apply principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, governance and auditing to grasp theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. Extend knowledge base with research and application of business research methods.
  • apply critical and analytical thinking to develop innovative solutions to complex problems in relevant business fields.
  • locate, extract and critically appraise information from a range of sources and effectively communicate it using structured financial or other appropriate language to a professional audience for a range of purposes.
  • develop ongoing professional, self-directed and reflective education relating to developments and changes in the information requirements of a global financial system that is multi-perspective in nature, and apply international financial reporting standards.
  • recognise that cultural practices and differences impact upon commercial endeavours and interpersonal relations. Work effectively in multicultural team environments.
  • exhibit professional and ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities demonstrating leadership, collaborative and independent qualities when required, in compliance with appropriate legislation and protocols.
Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

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Fees and scholarships

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2025 Fee year:

$33,404*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

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2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2027

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

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  • Curtin course code: MC-PRFACC
  • CRICOS code: 107625M
  • Last updated on: 14 September 2025

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