The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate sustainability.
You will be equipped with the ability to critically analyse emerging accounting issues, and be inspired by the professional and scholarly accounting research that provides you with insights into issues underlying the accounting numbers, thus fostering your academic and professional competence. Gaining these academic and professional attributes will enhance your accounting career opportunities, or pursuance of advanced accounting studies.
Want to make positive changes and help the Third World? The ANU Bachelor of Development Studies is the right degree for you.
ANU is a leader in the field of Development Studies and has established relationships with Australian and international aid and development organisations.
You will gain an inter-disciplinary understanding of theory and practice concerning the processes of development in the Third World, with special competence concerning one or two of four areas: Central Asia and the Middle East, China, Oceania, South and Southeast Asia, together with a solid background in one of the relevant social science disciplines.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with the Bachelor of 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
Successful completion of this program enables students to:
- identify the theory and principles of development
- analyse the practice of development through multilateral, bilateral, government and non-government agencies.
- recall critical development issues in particular regions of the South
- engage in one of the social science disciplines or a language other than English
Further Information
Students wishing to qualify for membership of CPA
Australia must enrol in BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities and INFS2005
Accounting Information Systems. BUSN3002 Auditing and BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law are optional, but
students are strongly advised to complete these two courses. Students who do
not complete these courses at university must complete them in the CPA program
in order to advance to CPA Australia.
Students wishing to qualify for membership of The Institute of Chartered
Accountants must enrol in BUSN3002
Auditing, BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law and BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities
Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE office.
Students wishing to qualify for membership of CPA
Australia must enrol in BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities and INFS2005
Accounting Information Systems. BUSN3002 Auditing and BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law are optional, but
students are strongly advised to complete these two courses. Students who do
not complete these courses at university must complete them in the CPA program
in order to advance to CPA Australia.
Students wishing to qualify for membership of The Institute of Chartered
Accountants must enrol in BUSN3002
Auditing, BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law and BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities
Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE office.
Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 86
- QLD Band:
- 8
- International Baccalaureate:
- 31
Domestic applicant entry requirements
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Prerequisites
None. But assumed knowledge is:-
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)
NSW: Mathematics
QLD: Mathematics B
SA/NT: Mathematical Studies
TAS: Mathematics Methods
VIC: Mathematical Methods (CAS)
WA: Mathematics 3C/3D
IB: Mathematics (SL)
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ for more information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Accounting - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Development Studies - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $37,104.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Accounting flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
24 units from completion of minor in Business and Economics Essentials
36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems
BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law
FINM1001 Foundations of Finance
BUSN2011 Management Accounting
BUSN2015 Company Accounting
BUSN3001 Accounting Theory
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities
BUSN2036 Financial Statement Analysis
INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems
18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN3002 Auditing
BUSN3003 Advanced Management Accounting
BUSN3006 Public Sector Accounting
BUSN3008 Financial Reporting by Corporations
BUSN3014 Principles of Tax Law
BUSN3017 Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
6 units from completion of courses on List 1 of the ANU College of Business and Economics
The minor in Business and Economics Essentials will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of Accounting.
For majors and minors offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics, students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major, then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor, and only the major is regarded as having been completed.
The Bachelor of Development Studies flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
48 units from completion of the Development Studies major
24 units from completion of the Regional Studies in Development Specialisation
Either:
24 units for completion of one of the following minors:
Or:
24 units from completion of an internship
Majors
Bachelor of Development Studies Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Development Studies Minors
Bachelor of Accounting Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Development Studies Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Development Studies Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Language Minor 1000 level Course 6 units |
| BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units | Development Studies Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Language Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | |
| Year 2 | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN2015 Company Accounting 6 units | Development Studies Major 2000 level Course 6 units | Language Minor 2000 level Course 6 units |
| ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN2011 Management Accounting 6 units | Development Studies Major 2000 level Course 6 units | Language Minor 2000 level Course 6 units | |
| Year 3 | BUSN3001 Accounting Theory 6 units | INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems 6 units | Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course | Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course |
| CBE List 1 course | 3000 Level Accounting course | Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course | Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course | |
| Year 4 | BUSN2036 Financial Statement Analysis 6 units | 3000 Level Accounting course | Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000 level Course | Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000 level Course |
| 3000 Level Accounting course | CBE List 1 course | Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000/3000 level Course 6 units |
Honours
For information about honours, please see Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours)
Back to the Bachelor of Accounting page
The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and
skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in
business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education
requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional
bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related
disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information
systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate
sustainability.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
- 15 compulsory courses
- 9 electives (of which 1 must be CBE List 1 elective courses)
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1
- BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- FINM1001 Foundations of Finance- 6 units
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1- 6 units
- BUSN1002 Accounting Processes & Systems - 6 units
- BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law - 6 units
- List 1 Elective Course - 6 units
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law - 6 units
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units of CBE courses
- A maximum of 48 units of 1000 level CBE courses
- 15 compulsory courses
- 1 CBE List 1 elective courses
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Accounting single degree
program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses
across
your whole degree. You will need to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96
units) but will also get to choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU
Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a
non-CBE subject, the choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Accounting double degree
program you will study a total of 16 courses (96 units). Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses (96 units)
across
your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2
courses from your Accounting degree and then 2 courses from the other half
of you degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ECON1101.
Please also note that:
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) in total towards your single degree.
- You can change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.
- Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of accounting degree.
- If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.
- Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10 in single degree.
Study Options
Bachelor of Accounting
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting degreeStudy Options
| Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units |
| BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | CBE Elective 6 units |
Disciplines
For further information on specific discipline you can:
- Find information here (http://cbe.anu.edu.au/students/) or
For further course advice, please refer to https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/students/student-information/get-program-advice/
Academic Advice
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your
which courses to enrol in, you can come to an academic advice session at
Melville Hall during Orientation week.
If you are seeking status
(credit) from previous study at another university you will need to
come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation
week, and we will help you choose the correct courses for your first
year.
Single degree
Three years full time (144 units) - four courses per semester (24 units)
A Development Studies major (48 units)
A Regional Studies in Development specialisation (24 units)
Either: One of the following minors (24 units)
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• Classical Chinese
• Environmental Studies
• French Language and Culture
• Geography
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Human Ecology
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Korean Language
• Persian
• Political Science
• Russian
• Sanskrit Language
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Thai Language
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
Or:
• an approved internship (24 units)
Eight Electives from across the ANU (48 units)
Double degree
This degree requires 96 units
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
A Development Studies major (48 units)
A Regional Studies in Development specialisation (24 units)
Either: One of the following minors (24 units)
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• Classical Chinese
• Environmental Studies
• French Language and Culture
• Geography
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Human Ecology
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Korean Language
• Persian
• Political Science
• Russian
• Sanskrit Language
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Thai Language
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
Or:
• an approved internship (24 units)
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Development Studies degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take the Development Studies major (8 courses), the Regional Studies in Development specialisation (4 courses) and either an approved internship or one minor from the designated list (4 courses). You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Development Studies degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Development Studies degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take the Development Studies major (8 courses), the Regional Studies in Development specialisation (4 courses) and either an approved internship or one minor from the designated list (4 courses).
Enrolment Status
While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
• A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor/specialisation.
• You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
• You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
• You need to enrol in courses for the Development Studies major
• You need to enrol in courses for at least one potential Arts minor/specialisation.
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of Development Studies half of the double degree.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You need to choose two 1000-level courses from the Development Studies major. Here is the list to choose from:
• ANTH1003 – Global and Local in Second Semester
• POLS1005 – Introduction to International Relations in First Semester
• SOCY1002 - Self and Society in First Semester or SOCY1004 – Introduction to Social Psychology in Second Semester
Regional Studies in Development consists of 2000/3000-level courses only, no 1000-level courses are listed
• Look at which courses you would like to do later in your program
• Choose 1000-level courses which will meet the pre-requisite requirements of your chosen 2000-level courses
• You may meet the pre-requisite requirements by completing the 1000-level courses listed in the Development Studies major
If your chosen minor has 1000-level courses listed, you should enrol in these courses
• If you have studied a language previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test to determine the level of courses you should enrol in for 2016.
Following the Language Placement Test you will be issued a permission code from the relevant area to enable you to enrol in the correct level.
• Some minors (eg Anthropology) don’t have 1000-level courses listed
• For these minors, choose 1000-level courses which will meet the pre-requisite requirements of your chosen 2000/3000-level courses and these 1000 level courses will count as your elective courses.
Electives
Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for the major, one minor and the specialisation, you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major, the minor and a course from one of the designated areas listed, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.
Study Options
Bachelor of Development Studies - Single Degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Development Studies.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Arts Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
| Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Arts Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
Bachelor of Development Studies - Double Degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Development Studies.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B |
| Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |