Bachelor
Be in demand. Study a Bachelor of Accounting and kick-start your career in finance.
In this rewarding career, you'll help people and organisations with their big picture financial goals, while never losing sight of the small details. Learn highly sought-after skills to help your clients make the most of their finances.
This course will equip you with the professional skills you'll need to find your dream role in accounting. Pair knowledge of the latest financial management software, such as Tableau and Xero, with foundational business practices to ensure you enter the workplace with a thorough understanding of core business needs. An industry consulting project for a live client provides additional opportunities for Bachelor of Accounting students to build a professional portfolio of work and to gain insights to make you work-ready upon graduation.
Build your career readiness by hearing from passionate industry speakers and boost your professional networking skills, ensuring you graduate feeling job ready. Past students have connected with representatives from NAB, Genesis Group, Bollard and Associates, and World Vision.
The Bachelor of Accounting is professionally accredited by CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) as well as CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) Australia.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Help clients manage their finances and give expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting and analysis.
Financial AccountantTake the reins and run the accounting and financial activities of an organisation. Ensure reporting requirements are met and provide timely and accurate information to the management team.
Management AccountantDrive the future of your organisation - you'll communicate your financial expertise to inform important decisions that will affect your company and its' growth.
Financial ControllerOversee the day-to-day operations of your finance department. Through a strong analytical lens, you'll lead the development and implementation of complex financial strategies.
AuditorAuditors are the detectives of the finance world. You'll examine financial records and ensure things are running smoothly, efficiently and legally.
Tax AnalystHelp individuals and organisations prepare their tax returns, with tax planning and tax accounting. With your expert tax law knowledge, you'll be essential during the end-of-financial-year.
BookkeeperIf you've got an eye for detail, you'll love working as a Bookkeeper. Maintain accurate financial records and create statements. You'll be involved in processing payroll, sending invoices and maintaining employee records.