Program Overview

Master of Extended Professional Accounting

The Master of Extended Professional Accounting is a postgraduate degree that offers students the flexibility to extend their study into a range of specialist business areas. This accredited degree provides students with the skills and knowledge to create, analyze, and interpret accounting information essential in all businesses and public enterprises.

Overview

• Award: Master of Extended Professional Accounting
• Start dates: Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026)
• Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Learning mode: Multi-Modal
• Scholarships: View fees and scholarships
• Specializations: Offers 3 specializations
• Fees: $34,400 per 120 credit points

About the Master of Extended Professional Accounting

This degree is designed for students who want to become accounting experts with career options beyond traditional accounting roles. Students will build skills and knowledge in accounting principles, information systems, and analytics, as well as management accounting, advanced financial accounting, auditing, and taxation.

Key Facts

• The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
• The course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

What You'll Study

Students will complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years, including:

• Core subjects (120 credit points in Year 1)
• Capstone subjects (15 credit points in Year 2)
• Prescribed elective subjects (15 credit points in Year 2)
• Specialization subjects (60 credit points in Year 2)

Core Subjects

• ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE (LTU0AIM)
• ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ACC5001)
• ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (ACC4001)
• ECONOMICS FOR GLOBAL LEADERS (BUA4003)
• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (ACC5002)
• FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW (LST4001)
• MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (ACC5MCR)
• PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE (BUA4005)
• STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE (BUA4004)
• AUDITING AND ASSURANCE (ACC5AAS)
• TAXATION (ACC5TAX)

Specializations

Students can choose from three specializations:

• Data Analytics (SPE-DAT01)
• Financial Management (SPE-FIM01)
• Project Management (SPE-PRM01)

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Extended Professional Accounting may find employment in various roles, including:

• Business Analyst
• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Auditor
• Taxation Accountant

Professional Recognition

The Master of Extended Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates may apply for membership with these professional bodies.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students: $34,400 per 120 credit points
• FEE-HELP is available for domestic students
• Various scholarships are available, including the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nursing Scholarships Program, La Trobe Greater China Digital Health Scholarship, and La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship.