Master of Accounting (Professional)
Take your first step towards a CPA
How to applyStudents who hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline have the opportunity to earn a widely recognised and respected postgraduate professional accounting qualification, that is fully recognised by:
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 Australia (ICAA)
The professional body for Chartered Accountants in Australia and members operating throughout the world.
The Benefits of our Professional Accounting Course
- The program provides thorough preparation for the CPA or CA programs and are taught by both accounting academics and practitioners who are experts in their field.
- Our professional accounting graduates consistently rank higher in grade results in the CPA program than non-Macquarie professional accounting graduates.
- Classes are held during the day and in the evening for most units, each study period.
- The Macquarie University English Language Centre (ELC) have developed a program specifically for students enrolled in the Master of Accounting (Professional) and (CPA Extension) with a focus on business communication skills. Sessions run by ELC address a range of business communication skills which are integrated into units in the program.
Career Options
Master of Accounting (Professional) Graduates can find careers in:
- Accounting and consulting firms
- Business analyst firms
- General management
- Financial institutions
- Government Institutions
- Auditing.

