Bachelor of Professional Accounting

Macquarie University

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Overview This accounting degree will prepare students to practice as an accountant.

Students will learn the essential accounting knowledge and a range of business related skills in information technology, statistics, economics, commercial law and financial management.

The course is accredited with the key professional accounting bodies including CPA Australia, the Chartered … For more content click the Read More button below.This accounting degree will prepare students to practice as an accountant.

Students will learn the essential accounting knowledge and a range of business related skills in information technology, statistics, economics, commercial law and financial management.

The course is accredited with the key professional accounting bodies including CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate integrated theoretical and technical knowledge related to the core disciplines of professional accounting.
2. Apply technical skills in the core disciplines of professional accounting.
3. Critically analyse and evaluate professional accounting issues.
4. Apply knowledge, skills and professional judgement in solving routine accounting problems.
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate knowledge and ideas in writing to accountants.
6. Demonstrate an awareness of emerging social, ethical and regulatory issues relevant to an accounting practitioner.
7. Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration to achieve diverse purposes in a range of contexts.

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