Bachelor of Accounting

Studying the Bachelor of Accounting at CQUniversity gives you the opportunity to pursue an area of interest with your choice of specialisation and prepares you to work in traditional and emerging fields of accounting.

During your studies, you will study core topics in accounting, finance, law, statistics and economics with the option to major in financial planning, property, management, entrepreneurship and accounting, and marketing. The course is designed to give you the flexibility to tailor your studies and extend your knowledge of complementary discipline areas with options to choose minor studies in areas such as coding foundations, criminology, cyber security, innovation, and public practice. This wider perspective will enhance your career opportunities by reflecting the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a career in accounting.

You will benefit from a course with a strong practical focus, enhancing your employability when you graduate through a combination of simulations, real project work and enhanced work-integrated learning opportunities. You will also have the option to complete an internship, project or tour, enabling you to gain practical experience and build valuable connections and networks. Throughout your studies, you will develop strong problem-solving skills, enabling you to communicate effectively when you enter the workforce, a skill that is highly desired by employers.

The financial planning major is accredited by the Financial Planning Association (FPA), meeting recent regulatory requirements to practice as a financial planner, while the property major is accredited with the Australian Property Institute. The Bachelor of Accounting gives you the opportunity to study a degree that is recognised by professional accounting bodies throughout Australia and allows you to take advantage of the rapidly changing career opportunities that exist in the modern business environment.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, you may find employment opportunities in the local, national and global business, accounting or finance sectors in roles such as:

• auditing and assurance
• banking
• business consultancy
• financial planning
• forensic accounting
• professional accountancy
• taxation.