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Master of Professional Accounting

Kaplan Business School

Gold Coast, Australia
1.67 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An intensive one-year conversion course for non-accounting graduates entering the accounting profession.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Professional Accounting can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
Evaluate financial and operational decisions
Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Trainee accountant
Chartered accountant route (CAP1 exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland
ACCA exemptions)

Curriculum

One-year intensive conversion mirroring the critical areas of a three-year undergraduate accounting syllabus: financial accounting and double-entry bookkeeping through to full financial statements under international standards
Management accounting techniques and the principles of financial management.

Entry requirements

Academic

Australian bachelor degree (or AQF 7 equivalent)
Or AQF 6 advanced diploma/associate degree plus two years' relevant industry experience; Age 18+; English proof.

Accepted academic background

Australian bachelor degree (or AQF level 7 equivalent), OR Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (AQF 6) plus evidence of at least two years of relevant industry experience

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 50
Cambridge 169
Duolingo 110
Institutional test KTE 426

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and 2027 dates (
). Apply online with the Apply Now button on the course page. The site states no application fee. Provide certified copies of passport
School or degree certificates and transcripts
English proof and work experience if relevant. Receive the Offer of Admission
Then accept it and pay in the Applicant Portal (). KBS issues the eCoE. Use it to apply for the student visa ().

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,480 AUD
Application fee	$0 AUD
Deposit	$54,190 AUD

Program details

Campus	Gold Coast
Faculty or school	Faculty or school requires confirmation
Department	Professional Accounting
Teaching language	English
Credit value	80,36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.67 years.