Accounting and Finance Double Major
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Unit set overview
Code
DMAAAI
Availability & Campus
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Professional Recognition
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This Double Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
This accreditation only related to the Accounting units in the major.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:
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This Double Major has been Accredited by: CPA Australia.
CPA professional accreditation only relates to the Accounting units in this major.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:
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This Double Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
IPA professional accreditation only relates to the Accounting units in this major. Students completing this course can access Associate level membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:
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This Double Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
CIMA professional accreditation only relates to the Accounting units in this major.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:
Membership
Students can apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Graduates are eligible for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Graduates who have completed the Finance units are eligible to apply for membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). They will also meet the academic requirements for professional membership.
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| ECF1120 | Finance I | 15 |
| LAW1100 | Legal Framework I | 15 |
| ACC2250 | Accounting II | 15 |
| ACC2350 | Cost Accounting | 15 |
| ACC2360 | Managerial Accounting | 15 |
| ACC2700 | Financial Reporting Standards | 15 |
| ACC3201 | Accounting Information Systems | 15 |
| ACC3510 | Auditing | 15 |
| ACC3700 | Financial Accounting, Theory and Practice | 15 |
| ECF2210 | Capital Markets | 15 |
| ECF2222 | Corporate Finance | 15 |
| ECF2226 | Investment Finance | 15 |
| LAW2300 | Company Law II | 15 |
| LAW2410 | Income Tax Framework II | 15 |
| Plus two (2) Units from the following: | ||
| ECF3120 ^ | Financial Modelling | 15 |
| ECF3310 ^ | Credit and Lending Decisions | 15 |
| ECF3312 ^ | Financial Institutions Management | 15 |
| ECF3211 ^ | Superannuation and Retirement Planning | 15 |
| ECF3510 ^ | Personal Finance | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Double Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad finance and accounting knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
- Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging accounting and finance problems systematically.
- Communicate accounting and finance knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
- Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
- Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
- Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
- Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Opportunities exist in public practice, industry and government, as well as consulting in areas such as auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, banking, financial advisory, financial planning, investment advisory and other financial consulting.
Possible future job titles
Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor/Planner, Bank Officer, Investment Analyst, Financial Analyst, Corporate Advisory, Financial Planner, Wealth Manager
This Double Major can be studied in the following courses
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