Bachelor of Business (Professional Accounting)(CRICOS Code: 084217K)

This degree provides students with systematic training in accounting and business management which qualifies them to enter the accounting profession. For developing students’ competencies in business-oriented knowledge and perspectives, the core professional areas of accounting, economics, finance and law are integrated with the exploration of broad commercial context relating to the management and conduct of business. Hence, the graduates will not only be professionally competent in the theoretical and technical aspects of the accounting profession, but also have the well-developed analytical and communication skills that are necessary for leadership roles in their professional and business lives.

For students wishing to pursue a career in the professions of auditing, taxation services, commercial accounting, public accounting, not-for-profit or government accounting, and financial services, the Bachelor of Business (Professional Accounting) degree has been accredited by

• The Certified Practicing Accountants, Australia (CPA),
• The Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ), and
• The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

For information about CPA/CAANZ accreditation requirements visit the website:

https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/ManageApplications/AccreditedCourse.mvc/SearchAccreditedCourses

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Business (Professional Accounting), a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points (24 units), consisting of:

• Minimum 8 first year units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study;
• Minimum 8 specialisation units;
• Minimum 6 electives units;
• 1 compulsory capstone unit.

Note: For the completion of Bachelor of Business, at least eight third year level units have to be taken.

Specialisation Units

*Pre-requisite requirements apply.

Capstone Unit

Elective Units

Elective Units can be selected from the unit offerings of other specialisations, e.g., Business Management or Communications & Public Relations, or other Elective Units (e.g., FIN302 (pre-requisite requirements apply).