Master of Professional Accounting (CPA)

The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) at Lincoln University, New Zealand, is a 1.5-year, 180-credit postgraduate programme that combines advanced accounting education with the internationally recognised CPA Australia professional qualification pathway. Lincoln University is the only registered tuition provider in New Zealand offering a CPA Australia-approved integrated programme, allowing students to complete their master's degree alongside CPA Program examinations. The curriculum covers financial reporting, strategic management accounting, ethics and governance, global business leadership, and financial risk management.

The programme offers a distinctive combination of university-level learning and professional accounting preparation, supported by experienced lecturers and structured CPA examination guidance. Students develop practical skills in financial analysis, strategic decision-making, business leadership, communication, and professional ethics. For Nepalese students planning to study Professional Accounting in New Zealand, this programme provides an opportunity to gain an internationally relevant qualification while progressing towards CPA Australia membership, subject to its professional experience and membership requirements.