Master of Accounting and Finance

Program Overview

The University of Adelaide's Master of Accounting and Finance program equips students with the knowledge and skills for careers in finance and accounting. The intensive two-year program covers core concepts in accounting, finance, and management, along with electives for specialization. Graduates are prepared for roles in accounting, finance, banking, and consulting, and meet the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Accounting and Finance program at the University of Adelaide is an intensive two-year program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in finance and accounting. The program is designed to develop students' critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills, as well as their understanding of financial and management accounting, auditing, and taxation. Graduates of the program are career-ready and able to adapt to the demands of a global economy. They may secure jobs as company auditors, finance managers, or accounting professionals in flourishing organizations. The program satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Outline:

The Master of Accounting and Finance program consists of 14 core courses and 2 electives. The core courses cover the foundations of accounting and finance, including accounting concepts and methods, principles of finance, economic principles, quantitative methods, equity valuation and analysis, fixed income securities, derivatives, advanced funds management, management accounting, intermediate financial reporting, advanced financial accounting, accounting systems and processes, business and corporations law, and ethical principles in finance and accounting. The elective courses allow students to specialize in a particular area of accounting or finance, such as financial statement analysis, corporate investment evaluation, advanced corporate finance, financial modelling techniques, corporate financial risk management, wealth management in Asia, tax, estate and wealth planning, or applied financial institutions management.

Assessment:

The assessment methods used in the Master of Accounting and Finance program may include examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, research projects, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, and tutorial work. The specific assessment methods used in each course will be prescribed within the course outline.

Teaching:

The Master of Accounting and Finance program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified academics who are actively involved in research and industry. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a research project or consulting project.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Accounting and Finance program have gone on to roles in a wide range of industries, including accounting, finance, banking, consulting, and government. Some of the specific roles that graduates have held include auditor, accountant, banker, business analyst, business consultant, business manager, commercialization manager, finance manager, financial analyst, and financial services officer.