Master of Professional Accounting

The Master of Professional Accounting at Curtin University is an industry-accredited postgraduate degree designed for graduates from both accounting and non-accounting backgrounds who want to build professional expertise in accounting and finance. The program provides a strong foundation in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, management accounting, business law, and contemporary accounting practices while developing analytical, research, and communication skills. Students can further tailor their studies through majors including Advanced Accounting, CPA Australia, Digital Technologies and Data Management, and Taxation, preparing graduates for professional careers across accounting, finance, consulting, and business sectors worldwide.

The 2026 course structure includes specialisation options after the first year and is professionally accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Graduates of this program are well prepared for careers such as Accountant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant, Financial Analyst, Business Consultant, and Finance Manager, with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in today's evolving global business environment.