Master of Professional Accounting (CPA)
Accounting
A course by
Lincoln University
A 1.5-year CPA Australia-approved integrated Master's for those seeking advanced accounting skills, CPA membership, and business leadership opportunities in both domestic and international contexts. Offered on-campus and online.
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(180 Credits)
STUDY FREE
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
(180 Credits)
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the relationship between sustainable value creation and economic growth
Describe how sustainable practices in commerce contribute to long-term economic growth, using theory and real-world application.
Evaluate analytical tools for commercial performance
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) at Lincoln University is a specialised 180-credit, 1.5-year taught Master's degree that integrates CPA Australia Programme content with advanced academic study. It is the only Aotearoa-New Zealand course of its kind, designed to nurture communication, negotiation, and management skills alongside strategic and ethical professional accounting practice. Graduates can become full CPA Australia members after three years’ work experience. Learning is available both on campus and online, with compulsory and elective modules tailored to comprehensive accounting, global leadership, and research skills. Domestic students may be eligible for a fee waiver. CPA Australia membership and their associated fees are additional requirements.
Course Content
- CPA Ethics and Governance
- CPA Strategic Management Accounting
- CPA Financial Reporting
- CPA Global Strategy and Leadership
- Research Essay
- Advanced Business Strategy (elective)
- Managing Programmes of Change (elective)
- CPA Financial Risk Management (elective)
- CPA Digital Finance (elective)
- Advanced Taxation (elective)
- CPA Advanced Audit and Assurance (elective)
- Various master's-level electives from Lincoln University
What you need to know first
A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses.
Find these employment opportunities
Accountant (CPA)Senior accounting roles in firms, consultancies, or industryBusiness consultantManagement roles in finance
