Master of Accounting

Accounting is fundamental to all business operations and plays a critical role in ensuring financially sound business planning and decision-making. Accounting qualifications lead to careers in a wide range of business environments, and Bond’s Master of Accounting is a specialised program, designed to provide an opportunity for students with undergraduate training in other fields to gain a professional accounting qualification.

This program dives into contemporary issues facing modern businesses including the impact of different international accounting policies and practices, and other factors that contribute to an effective governance and accountability framework. Equipped with highly versatile professional skills, accountants are sought after in a diverse range of organisations.

Graduate with advanced technical knowledge in areas including financial statement analysis, management accounting and strategy, taxation practice and applied research. You will be able to exercise independent judgement, implement strategies and provide solutions to real world business problems.

If you have successfully completed cognate undergraduate programs, you may be eligible for advanced standing of up to 40 credit points towards the Master of Accounting accelerated program.

The Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is a specialist program for people interested in pursuing an accounting career or a professional accounting qualification, but who have an undergraduate degree in another field. The MAcc offers a firm academic grounding in the accounting discipline and offers a hands-on appreciation of the accounting industry. This program covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting and includes subjects in economics, finance, tax, business law, data analytics, auditing, and responsible and sustainable organisations. The program is designed to help develop the specialist knowledge and skills required for an accounting professional entering into financial, management or tax accounting, auditing, business advisory or financial management roles.

Where will your degree take you?

Accounting and financial literacy skills are needed by every business in the world. It is a globally recognised profession with a broad range of roles, often leading to careers in senior management. Master of Accounting graduates are eligible for employment in professional accounting practices (public accounting or chartered accountants), corporations, the public sector, and not-for-profit organisations. The degree is also useful to managers who are exposed to accounting on a day-to-day basis.

Graduate outcomes

Bond’s Business School graduates hold senior management positions throughout the world in leading multinational corporations. Part of what makes Bond unique is the strength, diversity, and passion of the alumni network. The top job title held by a Bond Business Alumni is Director, closely followed by Managing Director, Manager, Owner and CEO. Among the top 10 employers are KPMG, PWC, EY, Deloitte, and the Big 4 Banks. Bond Business School degrees are highly regarded by industry and internationally recognised to help you land that job after graduation.

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.