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Take your accounting career to the next level with a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) from Western. This postgraduate degree gives you an in-depth understanding of accounting theory, principles and procedures. And teaches relevant aspects of the law, economics and finance to nurture your ability to provide quality business information and solutions.
Study options
FULL TIME
2 years
PART TIME
4 years
Start times
Q1
January
(2021)
Q2
April
(2021)
Q3
June
(2021)
Q4
September
(2021)
Note: Not all units are available on listed campuses. Please refer to our handbook for more information.
Postgraduate Information Sessions
Advance your career or kick-start it in a new direction with Postgraduate study at Western.
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Register now for our upcoming Postgraduate Business Information Session at 5pm on Wednesday, 26 May to explore where Postgraduate studies can take you.
Accounting at Western
This degree shows how to apply your knowledge to solving real-world business problems. Gives you an in-depth understanding of accounting theory, principles and procedures. Teaches relevant aspects of the law, economics and finance to assist in your ability to provide quality information and solutions to business.
Emerge with the qualifications you need to become a member of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Be prepared to thrive in the world of tomorrow.
World-class facilities
Taught across four campuses, including our brand-new Parramatta City campus, Western offers the latest in high-tech learning and teaching facilities.
Professional accreditation
CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies operating in 125 countries and regions around the world. Employees and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the general public.
The Institute of Public Accountants is one of three professional accounting bodies recognised in Australian legislation, alongside the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. The IPA represents over 35,000 qualified accountants throughout Australia and overseas.
Chartered Certified Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) are one of the leading professional associations of leaders in business and finance in Australia and New Zealand. With offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, they are a professional membership body that supports business and accounting professionals achieve success.
Course structure
Our course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: $29,920*
Delivery: On campus
Fee: AUD $31,720*
Delivery: On campus
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Your career
As an accounting graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Tax agent
- Tax accountant
- Accounting Clerk
Your career
Accountant
Accountants provide services relating to financial reporting, taxation, auditing, insolvency, accounting information systems, budgeting, cost management, planning and decision-making by organisations and individuals.
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Clerks monitor creditor and debtor accounts, undertake related routine documentation, and calculate and investigate the cost of wages, materials, overheads and other operating costs.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the course (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
