This 2 ½  year masters degree provides students with a transition from vocational study to higher education. The program then proceeds to equip the student with high level skills in accounting, finance, computer software applications, economics, statistics, and business law, empowering them with the skills and capacity necessary to undertake high level accounting analyses, research and advice.

The program is currently accredited by Australia's professional accrediting bodies and is constantly being reviewed to maintain accreditation. Graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia, the ICAA, and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) (formerly National Institute of Accountants (NIA)), and conditional upon elective courses selected, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA).