Master of Professional Accounting

The Master of Professional Accounting at the University of Tasmania is a conversion program specifically designed for students who want to enter the accounting profession from a different academic background or for professionals looking to formalise their financial expertise. 

What You Will Study

The curriculum is divided into three distinct phases to ensure a smooth transition into high-level financial management. Students begin with Transition Units, covering the essentials of economics for managers and accounting for decision-making, which build the necessary technical foundation. This is followed by Core Units that delve into Australian tax law, audit services, and data analytics for accounting, ensuring graduates meet the global standards of the modern financial industry. Finally, students choose a Specialisation in either Accounting for Sustainable Business or Sustainable Finance, reflecting the growing industry demand for climate change accounting and ethical financial reporting. 

The Student Experience

Life as a student in this program is fast-paced and hands-on. You will move quickly from learning basic "number crunching" to performing complex financial analysis. The academic environment is collaborative, involving regular group work where you will solve real-world business problems using critical research techniques. Students based at the Hobart campus have the unique opportunity to work in the Tax Clinic, providing supervised tax advice to the community. For those at the Launceston campus, the Work Ready Program offers a guaranteed corporate internship, regular mentoring, and networking sessions to bridge the gap between the classroom and the corporate office. 

Career Readiness and Pathways

This degree is meticulously structured to meet the academic requirements for associate membership with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). By combining technical accounting units with specialized knowledge in sustainability and data, the program prepares graduates for diverse roles such as business analysts, financial consultants, or auditors. The inclusion of professional placements and industry-linked projects ensures that you graduate not just with a degree, but with the practical experience and professional network needed to thrive in the Australian and global job markets.