Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a private higher education provider in Australia offering a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programs in business, IT and accounting. KBS operates across multiple major Australian cities — including Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney — and emphasizes practical, career-oriented learning designed for both domestic and international students.

 

Why Study Master of Professional Accounting at KBS?

• Internationally recognised qualification: The Master of Professional Accounting is a formal AQF Level 9 Master’s degree recognised in Australia and internationally.
• Professional accreditation pathways: Completers are eligible for admission into key professional accounting bodies such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) and ACCA — which is important for career mobility and professional recognition in accounting.
• Develop core accounting expertise: You’ll gain a strong foundation in accounting principles, reporting, auditing, taxation, finance, economics and business law — skills highly valued in corporate and financial sectors globally.
• Career flexibility: The degree prepares you for roles such as financial analyst, auditor, business risk manager, insolvency specialist, and more.

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

The Master of Professional Accounting consists of 12 core subjects (no majors/specialisations), designed to build both foundational and advanced accounting and business skills.

Core Subjects Include:

• Financial Accounting

• Management Accounting

• Advanced Financial Accounting

• Financial Reporting

• Auditing and Assurance

• Information Systems in Accounting

• Business and Corporations Law

• Taxation Law

• Economics

• Finance

• Quantitative Methods

• Capstone: Accounting and Governance (final or penultimate trimester)

 

Disciplines & Specialisations Offered

This degree focuses on professional accounting rather than separate specialisation streams (e.g., auditing, taxation, management). However, the comprehensive core covers key areas within the accounting discipline that support eligibility for professional accounting accreditation.

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Professional accreditation pathways: Graduates are eligible for membership with key accounting bodies (CPA Australia, CA ANZ, ACCA).
• Industry-relevant curriculum: Subjects include law, taxation, auditing, finance and quantitative methods, ensuring real world applicability.
• Multiple intakes per year: Flexibility for international study planning.
• Urban campus locations: Study in major Australian cities with student support services for international learners.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting can pursue a range of accounting and finance careers, such as:

• Business Risk Manager
• External Auditor and Assurance Specialist
• Financial Analyst
• Insolvency and Reconstruction Specialist
• Taxation Specialist
• Corporate Accountant / Internal Auditor

 

Visa Requirements

International students must apply for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) to undertake this on-campus postgraduate program. Typical requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from Kaplan Business School
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for study duration
• Valid passport and academic transcripts

 

Latest Updates & Notes

• The course runs on a five-trimester structure (approx. 1 year, 8 months).
• Multiple intakes annually (March/May/July/Sept/Nov) suit international planning.
• Kaplan’s international scholarships can reduce fees — check eligibility.