Master of Professional Accounting
Step into the world of professional accounting with a future-ready master’s degree designed for both accounting and non-accounting graduates. Gain the expertise, accreditation pathways, and global employability to launch or advance your career in finance, audit, taxation, and strategic leadership.
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Course Overview
Build high-level expertise and global credentials for tomorrow’s finance world.
Our Master of Professional Accounting is built for graduates who want to accelerate their careers in accounting and finance, whether you’re switching fields or stepping up your qualifications.
You’ll develop specialised knowledge across financial and management accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, corporate law, economics, and strategic finance. With real-world case studies and simulated business environments, this program balances theory and practice to prepare you for global careers and professional recognition.
What sets this course apart:
Professional accreditation pathways
Graduate ready to pursue CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, and IPA membership.
Future-focused curriculum
Learn auditing, taxation, corporate law, data analytics, and financial strategy.
For all backgrounds
Designed to support both accounting and non-accounting graduates.
Global employability
Skills that prepare you for careers across finance, consulting, corporate leadership, and international markets.
What You Will Study
The Master of Professional Accounting is delivered over 1.5 years (12 core units) with no electives.
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Course Details
How You Will Learn
Your learning blends academic theory and hands-on practice. You’ll engage with case studies, simulations, and ethical frameworks that reflect real-world business environments. Lecturers bring both academic expertise and industry experience, ensuring you graduate with the skills employers are demanding.
Industry Connections & Accreditation
The Holmes Institute Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by:
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
This gives you direct pathways to global professional recognition and career mobility.
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Explain in detail the coherent body of knowledge, and research principles and methods, fundamental and contemporary to, and in the broader context of, the accounting and related disciplines.
- Apply research, critical thinking, information literacy, creative, evaluation, and complex problem-solving skills in the application of advanced theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of accounting and other practice and scholarship.
- Communicate effectively, with justification, in a range of contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- Exercise high-level professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
- Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self and group improvements.
Career Opportunities
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Graduate roles include:
- Financial Accountant
- External Auditor & Assurance Specialist
- Management Accountant
- Taxation Specialist
- Internal Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Forensic Accountant
- Insolvency & Reconstruction Specialist
- Investment Adviser
- Management Consultant
Future leadership pathways:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- General Manager
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
To be eligible for admission applicants must have:
- An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent; or
- An Australian Graduate Diploma; or
- An Australian Graduate Certificate or equivalent plus evidence of a minimum of two years' demonstrable relevant industry experience; or
- Adavanced Diploma/ Associate Degree or equivalent plus evidemce of a minimum of five years' demonstrable relevant industry experience.
English Requirements
To be eligible for admission applicants must have:
- Successfully completed studies in English (Language or Mode of Instruction) such as Year 12 at Australian High School or an Australian Diploma or higher qualification; or
- Successfull completed studies at a recognised Australian educational institution at an equivalent study level based on at least a 50% pass rate in a recent semester of study; or
- IELTS Overall 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.5
For our detailed entry requirements please see our 'Admissions Requirements Policy and Procedures' document available on our Policies page here.
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Why study at Holmes
A Legacy of Academic Excellence
With over 60 years of experience, Holmes Institute delivers high-quality education that prepares students for career success.
100% Australian-Owned & Operated
Proudly Australian, Holmes Institute offers a locally owned and globally respected education with strong industry connections.
Multiple Campuses Across Australia
Study in one of four vibrant campus locations, each offering unique opportunities for networking and hands-on learning.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Holmes Education Group is a global network of independent institutions across Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, and Ireland, offering diverse educational opportunities.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Designed with industry input, our courses provide practical skills and real-world experience to help you stand out in the job market.
Supportive & Inclusive Environment
Join a welcoming, multicultural community with personalised academic support and career development resources.
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