Special Program

This specialisation is no longer offered to commencing students. This specialisation has been superceded by the Master of Professional Accounting (program code 8409).

The Master of Commerce in Professional Accounting program essentially enables local or international students who have no or limited prior training in accounting in an Australian and International context to gain professional recognition from CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Students with an undergraduate major in accounting from an Australian University may not normally enrol in the Master of Commerce in Professional Accounting program.

This is a fixed program of 12 prescribed courses.

The Professional Accounting program is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

CPA Australia has accepted UNSW as an approved tertiary institution for the purpose of its membership qualifications.

Graduates who complete the MCom in Professional Accounting may be eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia. Although the specialisation is accredited, CPA Australia assesses every applicant for membership requirements, which include a rule that each applicant must hold a degree which is considered comparable by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) to an Australian Bachelor's degree. If requested, CPA will provide an assessment of an overseas qualification.

Students seeking professional recognition are advised to confirm membership requirements with CPA Australia. Please refer to their website at: www.cpaaustralia.com.au

The MCom in Professional Accounting is accredited by the Institute. Students are advised to contact the Institute in writing for current membership requirements: www.icaa.org.au