Unit Set Information

Accounting and Finance Double Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code DMAAAI

This double major provides students with a strong theoretical foundation in accounting and finance knowledge, equipping them with practical skills as preparers and users of financial and non-financial information. Students develop the capacity for inquiry, logical thinking and critical analysis, as well as communication and interpersonal skills that will enable them to work in different roles and organisational types of the accounting and financial sectors.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Double Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at City Campus, Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Siew Hoon ONG

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in accounting and finance contexts.
  3. Solve complex finance and accounting problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in finance and accounting contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in finance and accounting contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Professional recognition

This Double Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

This accreditation only related to the Accounting major units in the major.

This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in the following course:

This Double Major has been Accredited by: CPA Australia

CPA professional accreditation only relates to the Accounting major units in this major.

This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in the following course:

Related Careers

Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor, Tax Planner, Investment Analyst, Financial Planner, Credit and Banking

Employment Opportunities

With this double major, you’ll have career opportunities in public practice, industry and government, or as a consultant in areas such as auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, banking, financial advisory, financial planning, investment advisory and other financial consulting.

Double Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF1110Economics I15
ECF1120Finance I15
ECF2130 #Quantitative Decision-Making 15
ACC2250Accounting II15
ACC2350Cost Accounting15
ACC2360Managerial Accounting15
ACC2700Financial Reporting Standards15
ACC3201Accounting Information Systems15
ACC3510Auditing15
ACC3700Financial Accounting, Theory and Practice15
ECF2210Capital Markets 15
ECF2222Corporate Finance 15
ECF2226Investment Finance 15
LAW2300Principles of Company Law for Accountants 15
LAW2410Income Tax Framework II15
Plus One Unit (1) from the following:
ECF3120 ^Financial Modelling 15
ECF3312 ^Financial Institutions Management 15
ECF3208 ^Financial Planning15
ECF3201 ^Beyond Stocks Investment15

^ Core Option
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the School Progression Panel.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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