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Master of Professional Accounting

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Master of Professional Accounting at the University of Sydney Business School gives graduates from non-accounting disciplines a pathway into the accounting profession, developing the technical and professional skills needed for accredited practice. The course covers core accounting, finance and business knowledge alongside the analytics and communication skills employers expect from modern accountants.
Graduates are prepared for professional body recognition and roles across public practice, corporate accounting and financial management. The University of Sydney Business School's accounting programs are taught across seven specialist disciplines with strong industry input.

Fees & duration

Duration1.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$62,300
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 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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