Overview

The Professional Accounting degree at the University of Waikato is an internationally recognised qualification provides the ideal springboard to launch your career as a professional accountant. You don't need to have studied accounting before at school or university.

The 12-month programme (180 points) has two intakes each year, so you can start in either January or November. Please note this is an accelerated course with an intensive workload.

Waikato's MPAcct qualification is globally accredited by four of the world's largest industry accounting bodies - CAANZ, CPA Australia, CIMA, and ACCA. This means our graduates can join any one of these four organisations as a provisional member, opening the door to a huge range of benefits and job opportunities.

This degree is also respected by top employers, including the 'Big Four' professional services firms: Deloitte(opens in a new tab), PwC(opens in a new tab), EY(opens in a new tab), and KPMG(opens in a new tab).

During the one-year programme, you will develop advanced knowledge and skills in all the core areas of accounting, business, law, economics and finance, and be able to apply them to practical accounting situations.

Topics covered include management and financial accounting, accounting information systems and processes, performance reporting, auditing, taxation, business law, strategic decision-making, quantitative skills for economics and finance, and economics for business.

Career Opportunities

• Auditor

• Business analyst / consultant

• Chartered accountant

• Chief financial officer

• Financial manager

• Management accountant

• Tax accountant

Accreditation

Waikato's Master of Professional Accounting (180 points) is endorsed by four of the world's largest industry accounting bodies - CAANZ, CPA Australia, CIMA, and ACCA, making it your passport to work overseas and access a huge range of benefits.