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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
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).
Apply business, law, and economic knowledge
Understand business fundamentals, business law, economics, and their application in practical accounting situations.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Accounting
Professional Services
Finance
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Auditor
Business analyst / consultant