Master of Accounting

Advance your knowledge in financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation and business to become a well-rounded and in-demand professional. Learn how to drive strategic decision making, enhance profitability and uphold principles of transparency and financial integrity – vital for building trust and sustainability. Leverage your skills to pursue new job opportunities and prepare for leadership roles. With our Master of Accounting, you’ll challenge yourself, boost your confidence and broaden your career prospects. Accounting is a truly global language. Your degree from Adelaide University will equip you to work anywhere in the world – minimising liabilities, maximising opportunities and contributing to financial wellbeing on a global scale.Your studies will take you deep into key domains including financial and management accounting, auditing and taxation. You’ll build a strong foundation with core subjects like economics, business mathematics, business law and finance, while having the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests with elective courses. In your first year, you’ll complete core courses on quantitative methods, economic principles, accounting concepts and methods, and principles of finance. You’ll then tackle more complex topics on accounting systems and processes, commercial and business law, intermediate financial reporting and management accounting. You’ll also have the option to take elective courses in topics of interest. Second year covers topics on taxation law, auditing and assurance services, advanced financial accounting and financial statement analysis. You'll also analyse key accounting, finance and industry information to produce a professional research project.