Bachelor
Accountants are well-known for their problem-solving and number skills. They're pivotal to the success of any business, and it's a job that's always in high demand.
Help organisations make better business decisions
As an accountant, you'll be responsible for maintaining and analysing financial records to ensure tax and reporting requirements are met. You'll also provide the data and advice companies need to minimise costs, boost revenue and increase profits.
Because accountancy can be broad and full of variety, the Bachelor of Accounting will prepare you to work in a variety of roles in diverse organisations. You'll gain a deep understanding of accounting and finance principles and the dynamic local and international business environment. You'll also learn to apply your technical know-how and skills in many cultural contexts and business settings.
Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant
When you graduate, you can apply for provisional membership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and Chartered Practising Accountant Australia (CPA). You'll be ready to work in various industries and organisations at both operational and strategic levels.
Highlights
Apply for CA ANZ provisional membership. Once you've graduated, you'll meet all the requirements to apply for CA ANZ and CPA's professional pathways. After three years of mentored work experience, you can register as a Chartered Accountant.
Focus on current best practices. Develop a high level of technical competence in accounting, concentrating on problem-solving and adaptability to changes in the marketplace.
Internship-based learning. In your final year, you'll complete a work placement at an organisation of your choice, allowing you to apply your skills in a work environment. You will be prepared to move seamlessly into work once you graduate.
Learn using the latest software and systems that real-world organisations employ to manage their finances, like Tableau, Xero and Power BI.
Wrap-around student support. Learn from a well-connected, expert teaching team dedicated to your success. If you need help at any stage, they'll connect you with our various Student Services.
This degree prepares you to meet all academic requirements for CA ANZ and CPA's professional pathways. After completing a set amount of work experience, you can register as a Chartered Accountant.
Memberships benefits include:
Lots of career progression opportunities
You'll be able to find employment in almost any industry, one of the many perks of working as an accountant. You could work in the not-for-profit sector, for a government agency, join a start-up or a large accounting firm - or, with some experience, start your own firm.
You may work as part of a team or independently, with executives and managers, or work towards running a finance team yourself.
To find out more about accounting careers:
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic studentsYou must have completed at least one of the following:
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
Don't meet these Academic requirements?
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 352 KB)
International students Academic requirementsApplicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement,
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
If you do not meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.
Don't meet these Academic requirements?
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 352 KB)
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