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Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major)

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Study accounting in the Bachelor of Business degree. Accounting is a dynamic career, delivering multifaceted business analysis, and contributing to the strategic development of business, public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

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Degree Type
Bachelor

About this course

Study accounting in the Bachelor of Business degree. Accounting is a dynamic career, delivering multifaceted business analysis, and contributing to the strategic development of business, public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

Career pathways

AUT accounting programmes are accredited by the following professional bodies. Visit the organisations' websites for membership information and opportunities.

CA ANZ and CPA Australia hold regular information sessions and networking events at AUT.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Graduates are eligible to register for ACCA membership and seek exemptions for some of the ACCA examinations.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) website

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

To become a chartered accountant and gain admission into CA ANZ you need to complete a three-year programme of academic study.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) website

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Graduates majoring in accounting will have an accelerated route to the CIMA Professional Qualification and the global professional designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

This programme is designed for high achieving undergraduate accounting students. It is a unique one-exam pathway to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
CIMA A-Star Programme

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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) website

CPA Australia

Graduates are eligible to apply for CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants) membership, provided core curriculum subjects are completed to meet academic requirements.

CPA Australia website

Course structure

As an accounting student you'll become familiar with the accounting cycle, international accounting principles, local and global accounting issues, and auditing principles and techniques. You'll also develop an understanding of ethical dilemmas.

Year 1

In the first semester, you take four core courses that cover fundamental business concepts:

In Semester 2, you study:

You may also study another accounting course, and will start to take the first courses from your second major, minor(s) or elective courses.

Year 2 & 3

You gain an understanding of international regulations and practices, and how accounting supports management decision-making.

Accounting courses may include:

You also continue to take courses from your second major, minor(s) or elective courses.

Courses for professional accountancy membership

If you want to meet the professional accountancy membership requirements for CA ANZ and CPA Australia, you need to complete:

Workplace experience

Work integrated learning is the final part of your degree and takes place in your final semester. You can choose to do a placement in an organisation of your choice, do a virtual internship or complete a research project, bringing together your learning and gaining valuable experience.

Recent placements included:

  • ANZ Bank
  • Auckland Council
  • Audit New Zealand
  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • KPMG
  • Vodafone NZ
  • Westpac Bank
Want more info about work integrated learning at AUT?

Read more about workplace experience in AUT programmes, how it works and why it's so beneficial when you start your career.

Workplace experience in AUT programmes

Build your degree

Use our online tool to build your own degree and see what your three years of study could look like.

https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/business/courses/bachelor-of-business/accounting-major
Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of this major are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

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Current students looking for specific requirements for business majors should refer to Canvas.