Accounting

Overview

Gain the skills for a career in accounting. With a strong focus on emerging financial technology, sustainability, and Indigenous impact, you'll learn to lead and shape the future of accounting.

The Master of Accounting is an exciting pathway to a career in accounting. This professional qualification is suited to people working in business and needing accounting knowledge as well as for people pursuing a career in accounting for the first time.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Master of Accounting

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
City

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM801 (CSP)
2CM901 (FFP)

Annual indicative fees (2026):
$17,399 (CSP)
$37,400 (FFP)

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Stand out from the crowd

Study a combined Master of Accounting / Graduate Certificate in Social Impact.

Students that study this course will learn accounting skills plus be able to arrive at sustainable and ethical solutions. You can also study now and pay later with a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) because this course receives funding from the Australian Government. Plus, you can become an accountant with a social impact focus in just two years of study.

Why study the Master of Accounting at Flinders?

Acquire a master’s qualification to kickstart a career in Accounting
Access a future-focused curriculum created in partnership with industry
Undertake work-integrated learning activities, integrating academic learning with practical workplace experiences
Study at the City campus
Study is easier than ever before with no upfront fees. Learn more.
Gain professional recognition for the purposes of membership qualifications with professional organisations include the CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Association and New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants.

Your career

Learn valuable skills in a fast-growing industry sector and be ready to practise as an accountant.

Potential occupations include:

auditor
accountant
finance manager
chief finance officer
forensic accountant
investment analyst
liquidator and receiver
management accountant
systems accountant
taxation consultant.

Potential employers include:

financial management and planning firms
investment advisory organisations
banking and financial services
not-for-profit organisations
government departments
self-employment.

Professional accreditation/recognition

The Master of Accounting meets the admission requirements of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia (CPA Australia), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

What you will study

This postgraduate accounting qualification will provide you with business and accounting knowledge, competencies, and skills to support ethical, global business management and leadership of organisations.

You will apply what you learn to a range of organisation types including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations, and public organisations through experiential learning techniques students.

Through the course, you will conduct independent research, carry out industry and discipline related projects, and relate their learning to authentic accounting problems and issues encountered by organisations.

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Master of Accounting

Learn from the experts

Associate Professor
Philip Palmer

Philip builds technical skills and industry experience, helping students become confident, job-ready professionals. He integrates real-world insights into learning, drawing from his expertise as a CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand member to support career growth.

Lecturer
Dr Salmin Mostafa

Salmin examines earnings management, corporate social responsibility, and financial distress, focusing on organisational capital and culture. She enhances learning with active engagement and tailored strategies, helping students develop essential skills for professional success.

Lecturer
Dr G M Wali Ullah

Wali research is in corporate finance, behavioural finance, and FinTech, exploring their intersections with supply chain management and social sciences. He teaches finance across undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programs, designing courses for diverse learning modes.

Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.

The Master of Accounting is not available to applicants who hold an Australian accredited degree in accounting.

How to apply

Select your preferred course.

Check entry requirements.

Check individual course entries on SATAC for information on important dates.

Apply online at SATAC.

Apply directly via SATAC

Select your preferred course and apply directly through the MySATAC application portal.

Applicants are recommended to preference CSP as a higher preference and FFP as a lower preference.

Master of Accounting

2CM801 (CSP)

2CM901 (FFP)

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Entry requirements

Masters

Entry to the Master of Accounting requires a bachelor degree in any discipline (other than accounting) from a recognised tertiary institution. No work experience is required.

English language requirements

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

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Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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