Master of Professional Accounting (CPA)

Lincoln University

Lincoln University is the only Registered Tuition Provider to offer the Certified Practising Accountant Australia Approved integrated course in Aotearoa-New Zealand. As well as nurturing your communication, negotiation and people management skills, you’ll learn to apply strategic thinking and business leadership to domestic and international business issues.

The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) grows your knowledge and opportunities, as well as helping you achieve the CPA recognition held in high regard throughout the business world, among accounting firms, global consultancies and industry. Graduates of Lincoln’s Master of Professional Accounting are eligible for full CPA Australia membership after completing three years work experience.

How you’ll grow

• Through the process of completing a Master’s degree while also completing the CPA Program examinations.
• Plus the teaching that complements the CPA Program and guides your exam preparation.
• Supported by in-person live learning alongside the CPA Program distance study programme.
• You’ll learn to apply strategic leadership to business challenges and opportunities in New Zealand and internationally.
• And you’ll cultivate your communication, negotiation and people management skills.

Career opportunities

The combination of CPA designation and a Master’s degree from Lincoln will open up senior management opportunities at home and abroad, in accounting firms, consulting firms and industry.

Programme Structure

Lincoln’s Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) is a 180-credit taught Master’s degree, achieved by completing nine 20-credit courses over three semesters. Six of these courses include CPA Program® subjects.

Pathway Certificate for MPA Entry for a non-accounting background

Even if you don’t have an accounting background, you can still study for the Master of Professional Accounting (CPA). If you have a Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average, you can enrol in the Pathway Certificate for MPA Entry. This will prepare you for the Masters course, and expand your options into the world of professional accounting.

Distance learning requirements

Distance learning is available for time-tabled classes with the use of Zoom video conferencing.