Master of Professional Accounting

Accounting goes beyond number crunching. You'll gain practical experience through internships and work with Tasmanian industries, building valuable connections for your future career. The Master of Professional Accounting is perfect if you want to enter the field without formal qualifications or if you're a professional looking to upskill. You'll gain hands-on experience through internships, including opportunities at the Tax Clinic (available at the Hobart campus), and learn directly from industry experts. A career in accounting involves expert consultation, helping businesses make informed decisions. You could find yourself providing financial advice to startups or working as a climate change accountant, offering sustainable solutions.

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have: A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent). Students having a prior qualification in accounting will be considered for recognition of prior learning (up to 4 units). Please note that although the Master of Professional Accounting is available to students with an existing undergraduate qualification in Accounting, we would recommend seeking further advice about the best course options for your background and goals as you may have already met the requirements of the CPA and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand through your previous study and the amount of credit that can be granted towards the Master of Professional Accounting is limited. For example, a number of the specialisations can be taken as standalone Graduate Certificates and this may be the better choice for students primarily looking to enhance their existing undergraduate accounting qualification. Applicants with work experience To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have: Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the Dean and Head of School, TSBE, or delegated authority.