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Master of Professional Accounting

Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

About this program

Griffith University Master of Professional Accounting lets non-accounting university graduates gain an accounting qualification accredited by the Australian professional bodies. It runs 2.5 years full-time at the Nathan campus, with a Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting available as an exit point after 120 credit points of Group A courses; the graduate diploma is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. Griffith is a registered CPA Program tuition provider, so students can prepare for the CPA Program professional-level examinations during the degree. A Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting provides an entry pathway for graduates from non-accounting backgrounds. Indicative international tuition is around A$40,500 per year. Graduates work in accounting, auditing, managerial accounting, taxation, forensic accounting, government and treasury, corporate and private practice, and consulting.

Fees & duration

Duration2.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$40,500
Application feeA$50

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

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