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This major equips students with a strong foundation in accounting principles, digital accounting practices, data analytics and compliance reporting, while building the practical capabilities required for a career in accounting, business and related fields. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical decision-making, and communication skills, enabling them to work effectively in collaborative and dynamic organisational environments. The major also prepares students for the evolving accounting profession through exposure to emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making, and global business practices. It meets the professional accreditation requirements of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.
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On Campus at City Campus
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This Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Students completing this course can access Associate level membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in one of the following courses:
This Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in the following course:
This Major has been Accredited by: CPA Australia
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in the following course:
Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Practising Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Business Consultant, Tax Assessor, Tax Planner
Graduates can pursue career opportunities in public practice, corporate organisations, government, and consulting, with roles across auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and corporate law. Growing demand has also expanded opportunities for accountants in broader business functions such as climate risk reporting, treasury, superannuation, financial planning, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and insolvency.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACC2250 | Applied Financial Accounting | 15 |
| ACC2700 | Financial Reporting Standards | 15 |
| ACC3201 | Accounting Information Systems | 15 |
| ACC3700 | Financial Accounting, Theory and Practice | 15 |
| ACC3510 | Auditing | 15 |
| ACC3340 | Strategic Cost Analysis for Managers | 15 |
| ACC3101 | Digital Accounting and Advisory | 15 |
| ECF1110 | Fundamentals of Economics | 15 |
| ECF1120 | Principles of Finance | 15 |
| ECF2130 | Quantitative Decision-Making | 15 |
| LAW2300 | Commercial and Corporate Law for Accountants | 15 |
| LAW2410 | Introduction to Taxation Law | 15 |
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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