Accounting and Finance

Overview

Are you interested in starting your own finance business or moving into a career in accounting?

The Master of Accounting and Finance achieves both goals, meeting the needs of employers and professional bodies from these fields. You will study a combination of accounting core units such as Accounting for Companies, and Accounting Principles as well as finance core topics like taxation law, new venture finance and private equity and investments and portfolio management.

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 and Finance

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Festival Plaza*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM902

Annual indicative fees (2024):
$16,323 (Commonwealth supported)

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*Available at Flinders' city campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.

Why study the Master of Accounting and Finance at Flinders?

Acquire a master’s qualification to kickstart a career in Accounting and Finance.
Access a future-focused curriculum created in partnership with industry.
Study at Festival Plaza in the Adelaide CBD.
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 or finance professional.

Potential occupations include:

auditor
accountant
budget analyst and forecaster
compliance analyst
Credit analyst
finance manager
chief finance officer
forensic accountant
finance manager
investment analyst
liquidator and receiver
management accountant
Risk advisor
systems accountant
taxation consultant.

Potential employers include:

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

Professional accreditation/recognition

The program is accredited with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), which means graduates are able to pursue careers in the accounting and finance industries. Entry into CAANZ requires the completion of elective topics in auditing and tax.

Accounting and Finance jobs are in high demand.

Study the Master of Accounting and Finance at Flinders University and graduate ready for a career in a growing industry.

Finance and insurance services roles are projected to increase by 6.3% or 33,220 new jobs by 2026 according to Australian Government employment projections.

17,900 new jobs for accountants, paying $85k-$112k per year.
13,000 new jobs for financial brokers and dealers, and investment advisers – paying $80k - $120k per year.
8,500 new jobs for finance managers - paying $80k - $120k per year.
7,700 new jobs for auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers - paying $80k - $120k per year.

What you will study

This postgraduate accounting and finance qualification will provide you with accounting and finance 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 and finance problems encountered by organisations.

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Master of Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants for the Master of Accounting and Finance must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Applicants without a degree, who have extensive work experience and can provide evidence, may also be accepted for entry.

How to apply

Select your preferred course.

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

Apply online at SATAC.

Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants with an Australian-accredited degree in accounting are not eligible for admission into the Master of Accounting and Finance.

English language requirements