Shortage
Moderate Shortage
40% of occupations
Australia · Business, Finance, Legal & Public Administration
Accounting
Financial reporting, audit, taxation and professional accounting.
Salary range
A$82K–82K
Median A$82,100
2035 outlook
+16.5%
growing
PR signal
Strong PR
Accountant on CSOL. CPA/CA qualification strengthens PR application. Moderate shortage.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Study Field
Duration
3–2 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Master · Graduate Diploma
Education fields
Management and Commerce
CPA/CA accreditation pathway. Master of Professional Accounting available for non-accounting graduates.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne | A$46,000 | 3 yr | #13 |
| UNSW Sydney | A$48,000 | 3 yr | #19 |
| University of Sydney | A$52,000 | 3 yr | #18 |
| Monash University | A$46,000 | 3 yr | #37 |
| University of Queensland | A$44,000 | 3 yr | #40 |
| Macquarie University | A$40,000 | 3 yr | #130 |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18