Master of Professional Accounting
Accounting
A course by
University of Waikato
An internationally recognised master's accounting degree preparing graduates for a professional accounting career, open to those without prior accounting studies, with options for Chartered Accountancy endorsement and accelerated study.
NZ$16,669
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced accounting skills
Gain applied and theoretical knowledge in financial and management accounting, taxation, audit, and accounting information systems.
Prepare for Chartered Accountancy
Complete the academic and professional requirements for provisional membership in global accounting bodies (CAANZ, CPA Australia, CIMA, ACCA).
About This Course
Waikato's Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcct) is designed for those who already hold a bachelor's degree in a different field and seek to transition into a professional accounting career. This intensive, internationally recognized programme covers key areas of accounting, finance, law, economics, and business, and is accredited by major global accounting bodies. Students can opt for a 12-month 180-point degree or a 21-23 month, 240-point Chartered Accountancy pathway, with the potential to complete the CA Program while studying. The course develops advanced technical and applied skills for a variety of accounting and leadership roles, making graduates attractive to top employers, including the 'Big Four'.
Course Content
- Economics for Business
- Quantitative Methods for Business Analysis
- Management Accounting for Organisational Value
- Accounting Systems and Processes
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Business Law
- Accounting Information Systems
- Management Accounting and Strategic Decision Making
- Performance Reporting
- Advanced Auditing
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Taxation
- CA Program modules (optional, for Chartered Accountancy):
- Risk and Technology
- Audit and Risk
- Tax
- Business Performance
- Data Analytics and Insights
- Accounting for Mātauranga Māori and Sustainability
- Integrated Chartered Accounting Practice
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
AuditorBusiness analyst / consultantChartered accountantChief financial officerFinancial managerManagement accountantTax accountant
Build skills in these industries
Accounting
