Why study Master of Accounting at ANU
The Master of Accounting is taught by leading academics with a focus on important contemporary issues for business practitioners in industry and government. The program allows students to develop accounting skills and critical thinking through the combination of strong research-led education and work-integrated learning opportunities.
The Master of Accounting is suitable for both students with limited or no prior accounting training as well as accounting professionals looking to upskill and expand their expertise.
Students undertaking the Master of Accounting degree will be able to choose a specialisation in Analytics for Accounting or Sustainability and Accounting.
Analytics for Accounting
This specialisation will allow students to:
- develop accounting and critical-thinking skills that are highly valued by employers
- understand contemporary challenges and techniques relevant to analytics in accounting
- analyse complex accounting data and issues
- evaluate and apply data analytics to accounting decision making.
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
| BUSN6051 Accounting Analytics | BUSN8066 Data Analytics in Contemporary Accounting |
| BUSN7036 Financial Statement Analysis | BUSN8067 Forensic Accounting |
Sustainability and Accounting
This specialisation will allow students to:
- demonstrate an understanding of current issues and developments in accounting, and reporting for sustainability and corporate governance
- critically analyse broader issues of corporate sustainability, governance and reporting
- apply relevant theoretical concepts in the context of corporate sustainability accounting and reporting
- formulate logical arguments to reach well-considered accounting conclusions.
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
| BUSN7005 Contemporary Issues in Accounting | BUSN7017 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting |
| BUSN8045 Corporate Governance | BUSN8068 Accounting for Sustainability |
Accreditations
Students with limited or no prior accounting training can undertake courses that allow them to meet the entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies.
The Master of Accounting is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and The Association of International Accountants. For more information see Professional organisations and accreditation.
Work integrated learning
The ANU Tax Clinic is a unique internship opportunity through which accounting students provide clients with information and guidance under the supervision of experienced tax practitioners.
Length: 2 years full-time
CRICOS #: 050800J
Semester intake: 1 or 2
How to apply
If you’ve decided to apply to the ANU College of Business and Economics, then you've made a great choice. Here you can follow a step-by-step guide to lead you through the application process.
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Scholarship opportunities
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