The major in Accounting is concerned with measurement, analysis, reporting and evaluation of information, including computerised information, which assists in the management of resources in business entities and government organisations.
Students wishing to meet the requirements of the professional accounting bodies should either contact the College office for details or refer to the following links:
Students in a combined program with law should note they must not take the courses BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law, BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities, and BUSN3014 Principles of Tax Law towards the requirements of the Accounting major.
Learning Outcomes
Bachelor graduates in Accounting will be able to:
Judgement | Exercise judgement under supervision to solve routine accounting problems in straightforward contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives |
Knowledge | Integrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law |
Application Skills | Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to solve routine accounting problems |
Communication and Teamwork | Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in straightforward collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants |
Self Management | Reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements |
Requirements
This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:
30 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN1002 | Accounting Processes and Systems | 6 |
| BUSN2011 | Management Accounting | 6 |
| BUSN2015 | Company Accounting | 6 |
| BUSN3001 | Accounting Theory | 6 |
| INFS2005 | Accounting Information Systems | 6 |
6 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN3003 | Advanced Management Accounting | 6 |
| BUSN3006 | Public Sector Accounting | 6 |
| BUSN3008 | Financial Reporting By Corporations | 6 |
| BUSN3017 | Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting | 6 |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN1101 | Introduction to Commercial Law | 6 |
| BUSN2101 | Law of Business Entities | 6 |
| BUSN3002 | Auditing | 6 |
| BUSN3003 | Advanced Management Accounting | 6 |
| BUSN3006 | Public Sector Accounting | 6 |
| BUSN3008 | Financial Reporting By Corporations | 6 |
| BUSN3014 | Principles of Tax Law | 6 |
| BUSN3017 | Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting | 6 |
| BUSN2036 | Financial Statement Analysis | 6 |