Master of Accounting (CPA Extension)

Graduate 'work ready' from our Master of Accounting (CPA Extension)

Any student who holds a Bachelor degree in any discipline has the opportunity to earn a widely recognised and respected postgraduate CPA course. Units in our CPA program have been designed to meet the educational requirements of:

CPA Australia
one of the world's largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 139,000 finance, accounting and business professionals across the globe.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
The professional body for Chartered Accountants in Australia and members operating throughout the world.

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Postgraduate Information Night

Talk one-on-one with our experts and discover how our postgraduate courses can enhance your career path. See the program for the Postgraduate Information Night!

The Benefits of Studying our Master of Accounting CPA course

The Master of Accounting CPA Extension enables students to obtain a university qualification and receive extensive academic support while they prepare for the CPA Australia external examinations. Our CPA course places particular emphasis on communicative competence as well as strong technical skills.
Accounting graduates from our CPA program consistently rank higher in grade results within the CPA course than non-Macquarie graduates.
The Centre for Macquarie English (CME) have developed a program specifically for students enrolled in the Master of Accounting (CPA Extension). The aim is to develop student's communication skills with a focus on business communication skills.

Career Options

Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) Graduates can find careers in:

chartered or CPA accounting
financial analysis
auditing
taxation
risk management
system design and analysis
financial control
merchant banking
government accounting.

Feedback from a student

Lena Pei

"For me – studying at Macquarie means I'll finish my degree quicker and I'll graduate qualified and work ready... I know I'll leave with the skills to boost my career from the start."

Feedback from our students:

Siyuan - Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) student

The Macquarie Experience

Macquarie University has its very own train station. So no matter where you are in the greater Sydney area, it's only a short train ride away to undertake postgrad courses at Macquarie.
Modern campus - You'll have access to a range of new facilities, including the new state-of-the-art Library and a brand-new Sport and Aquatic Centre.
Business internships - Gain valuable on-the-job experience with business internships that can count towards your degree.