Master of Accounting Practice

What is this course about?

Wishing  to forge an exceptional accounting career?  CSU’s industry recognised Master of Accounting Practice offers a highly specialised program for students wishing to gain a competitive edge in their career through acquisition of advanced skills and knowledge in the discipline.

Designed for students who have completed a bachelor degree with an accounting major or a postgraduate conversion program in accounting, the Master of Accounting Practice at CSU builds on previous studies in accounting and related fields by extending theoretical and technical knowledge in specialised subject areas relevant to professional practice in accounting.

The course offers domestic and international accounting graduates a pathway for completing a recognised postgraduate qualification while concurrently receiving comprehensive tuition and support in preparation for the CPA Program professional level examinations.

CSU’s Master of Accounting Practice also offers the option of professional workplace practice, enabling students to gain valuable experience in the workplace whilst applying their theoretical knowledge to solve practical workplace problems.

Available for study on campus at CSU Study Centres Sydney and Melbourne. CSU’s Master of Accounting Practice is also available online.  Subjects are taught using a range of blended learning techniques which include online study materials, video-captured lectures, online meetings, subject forums and additional study resources. 

Full- time and part- time study options are available to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments.  Students can choose to study just one subject a session, or fast-track completion by studying up to four subjects a session.

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Professional accreditation

CSU is a Registered Tuition Provider for the professional level of the CPA Program.

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Course structure

The Master of Accounting Practice comprises 12 subjects - six CSU postgraduate subjects and six subjects (four core and two elective) from the CPA Program, which will prepare you for the external CPA Program examinations.

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Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 12 subjects (96 points), each of 8 points, which will include completion of six CPA Program professional level segments.

Students studying CPA subjects as part of the Master of Accounting Practice must be concurrently enrolled in the CPA Program of CPA Australia. To pass a CSU CPA subject, students must pass the relevant CPA professional level segment. On completion of the CSU program, graduates will have obtained a recognised university accounting qualification and have successfully completed the CPA Program professional level of CPA Australia.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.