Bachelor of Accounting

The aim of the Bachelor of Accounting is to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with an in-depth discipline knowledge, and the technical skills needed to work as socially responsible accounting professionals across the private and public sectors.Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and interdisciplinary real-world learning experiences, you’ll develop expertise in communication, networking, cross-cultural awareness and teamwork.

This will enable you to become an agile professional with diverse employment skills which are transferable across a range of different sectors.

You’ll graduate as a critical thinker with solid collaborative experience, and will be qualified to undertake professional study programs with both the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.The Bachelor of Accounting sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse WIL opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.The faculty runs an optional three-week ‘pre-internship preparation program’ where students learn essential employment skills and interview techniques.

The program culminates in a series of interviews hosted by Canberra-based accounting firms, with successful candidates going on to secure internships.

Previous accounting students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations including International IDEA, Legal Aid ACT, eChoice, Boyce Chartered Accountants, Maxim Chartered Accountants and Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ).The degree concludes with a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you’ve learned throughout your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.

High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.

Bachelor of Accounting (72 credit points) Required - Must pass between 48 and 57 credit points from the following

• CM0005 Core Major in Commerce and Accounting (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11009 - Business Decision Making - 3 cp, Level 1 11010 - Professional Orientation (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 1 11165 - Quantitative Methods in Commerce - 3 cp, Level 1 11171 - Professional Evidence (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11174 - Introduction to Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2 11572 - Accounting Internship Preparation - 3 cp, Level 2 Note:Unit 11572 Accounting Internship Preparation is only available to students undertaking an Accounting major. Note: Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives. International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
• SM0016 Specialist Major in Accounting (24 or 33 credit points) Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following For the 24cp Major - Must pass 24 credit points as follows Students in MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws must also complete 11293 Taxation Law. Students undertaking the 24 credit point major are NOT eligible for CAANZ or CPA Australia accreditation, unless they are enrolled in and complete MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. 11212 - Accounting Systems and Practices - 3 cp, Level 2 11213 - Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11214 - Corporate Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11215 - Business Finance - 3 cp, Level 2 11216 - Accounting and Decision Support Systems - 3 cp, Level 2 11217 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11218 - Auditing - 3 cp, Level 3 11219 - Advanced Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 For the 33cp Major - Must pass 33 credit points as follows Students seeking CAANZ and CPA Australia accreditation must complete the 33 credit point major. 11212 - Accounting Systems and Practices - 3 cp, Level 2 11213 - Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11214 - Corporate Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11215 - Business Finance - 3 cp, Level 2 11216 - Accounting and Decision Support Systems - 3 cp, Level 2 11217 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11218 - Auditing - 3 cp, Level 3 11219 - Advanced Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11220 - Business Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11221 - Revenue Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11222 - Law of Business Associations - 3 cp, Level 3

Open Electives - Must select 1 of the following

• Option 2 - 15 credit points from the following Students undertaking the 33 credit point Accounting major must pass 15 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
• Option 1 - 24 credit points from the following Students undertaking the 24 credit point Accounting major must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth minor, a breadth major and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra. Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.