• Length 4 years full-time
  • Minimum 192 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan BACCT / BDESN
  • CRICOS code 079093D
  • UAC code 130010

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.

Digital + Material

Innovation + Engagement


Combine cutting-edge digital practices with internationally-renowned art and craft studio disciplines in the Bachelor of Design.


Design students will benefit from deep immersion in digital, manual and theoretical studies and a wide overview of creative practices. From coding, to making, to manufacture, students apply hands-on design to digital and physical materials. Students delve into web design, data visualisation, and interaction design, and experiment in studios to develop expertise in the latest digital form and fabrication processes.


This degree prepares students with transferable knowledge and skills required to make their mark on a rapidly changing world.

Career Options

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Integrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge in a business context.
  2. Exercise judgement under supervision to provide possible solutions to routine accounting problems in straightforward contexts using where appropriate social, ethical, economic, regulatory, sustainability, governance and/or global perspectives.
  3. Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to provide possible solutions to routine accounting problems.
  4. Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas to both specialists and non-specialists.
  1. demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials and technologies in their relevant discipline;
  2. research, develop and evaluate design concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively;
  3. apply skills and knowledge to the creation, visualisation and production of design projects;
  4. work independently and collaboratively on design projects and respond to project demands;
  5. interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences; and
  6. recognise and reflect on social, cultural technological, environmental and ethical issues of creative practice and design considering local and international perspectives.

Further Information

Students wishing to qualify for membership of CPA Australia must enrol in BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities, INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems and BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law. BUSN3002 Auditing is optional, but students are strongly advised to complete it in their degree. Students who do not complete this course at university must complete it in the CPA program in order to advance to CPA status.

Students wishing to qualify for membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand must also enrol in BUSN3002 Auditing, In addition to BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law, BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities and INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems.

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.
It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for his/her program.

FDD with Law (ALLB):

Due to incompatibilities between (BUSN1101 and LAWS1204) and (BUSN2101 and LAWS2203), student will need to select three courses other than BUSN1101 and BUSN2101 from the second list of courses (that is, select three courses from BUSN2036, BUSN3008, BUSN3017 and INFS2005).

You will meet the prerequisites of BUSN3014 by studying LAWS1204.

FDD with Commerce:
Bachelor of Accounting cannot be combined with Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major.

Students wishing to qualify for membership of CPA Australia must enrol in BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities, INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems and BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law. BUSN3002 Auditing is optional, but students are strongly advised to complete it in their degree. Students who do not complete this course at university must complete it in the CPA program in order to advance to CPA status.

Students wishing to qualify for membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand must also enrol in BUSN3002 Auditing, In addition to BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law, BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities and INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems.

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.
It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for his/her program.

FDD with Law (ALLB):

Due to incompatibilities between (BUSN1101 and LAWS1204) and (BUSN2101 and LAWS2203), student will need to select three courses other than BUSN1101 and BUSN2101 from the second list of courses (that is, select three courses from BUSN2036, BUSN3008, BUSN3017 and INFS2005).

You will meet the prerequisites of BUSN3014 by studying LAWS1204.

FDD with Commerce:
Bachelor of Accounting cannot be combined with Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.


In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.


The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

ATAR:
80
International Baccalaureate:
30

Domestic applicants

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

  • Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
    • completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program; and
    • co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU); and
    • English language proficiency; and
    • any program-specific requirements listed below.
  • Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
    • previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course; and
    • English language proficiency; and
    • any program-specific requirements listed below.
  • Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
    • previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
    • English language proficiency; and
    • any program-specific requirements listed below.
  • Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  
As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission

Prerequisites

There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:-ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major) or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded. 

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:

  • applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
  • undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
  • achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
  • not previously attempted tertiary study.

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Bachelor of Accounting - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Bachelor of Design - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students
$48,035.00

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

This double degree requires the completion of 192 units.

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

30 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems
FINM1001 Foundations of Finance
BUSN2011 Management Accounting
BUSN2015 Company Accounting
BUSN3001 Accounting Theory

18 units from completion of courses from the following list:

BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law
BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities
BUSN2036 Financial Statement Analysis
BUSN3008 Financial Reporting By Corporations
BUSN3017 Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
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
BUSN3051 Accounting Analytics

6 units from completion of courses on List 1 of the ANU College of Business and Economics
 

If your flexible double degree is within the College of Business and Economics (for example Commerce and Economics), the below study plan may show the same course twice. If this is the case, you must only do the course once and replace the other course with a University Wide Elective or CBE List 1 elective. Please note that you cannot exceed 8 out of college electives.

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 Design flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:


A maximum of 42 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses


The 96 units must include:

36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

DESN1002 Visual Communication: Design and Production

DESN1003 Contemporary Design in Context

DESN1004 The Past as Prototype: History, Ethics and Concepts for Design in the Twenty-First Century

DESN2008 Design Thinking: Human-Centred Design Methodologies

DESN3010 Design Studio: Independent Practice

DESN3011 Design Studio: Engagement and Collaboration


A minimum of 6 units from the completion of foundation courses from the following recommended list

ARTV1020 Figure and Life

ARTV1033 Hold Everything: Studio Foundation

ARTV1034 Foundations of Contemporary Arts Practices

DESN1005 Precise Drawing and Model Making


Or any other 1000 level ARTV course.


A minimum of 12 units from the completion of interdisciplinary concepts and theories courses from the following list:

ANTH1002 Culture and Human Diversity: Introducing Anthropology 

ANTH1003 Global Citizen: Culture, Development and Inequality 

ANTH2005 Traditional Australian Indigenous Cultures, Societies and Environment 

ANTH2009 Culture and Development 

ANTH2017 Culture, Social Justice and Aboriginal Society Today 

ANTH2025 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective 

ANTH2026 Medicine, Healing and the Body 

ANTH2132 Food for Thought: Anthropological Theories of Food and Eating 

ANTH2134 States and Citizens: Anthropological Perspectives 

ARTH1006 Art History and Curatorial Studies 1: Cultures and Meaning

ARTH1007 Art History and Curatorial Studies 2: Vision and Materiality

ARTH2001 Art History and Curatorial Studies In-Country 

ARTH2050 Photography and Art 

ARTH2052 Art of the Multiple 

ARTH2180 Fashion Histories

ARTH2098 Australian First Nations Art and Culture 

ARTH2167 Issues in Contemporary Craft and Design  

ARTH2169 Introducing Asian Modernisms

ARTH2170 Contemporary Asian Art 

ARTH2174 Art and the Body: Gender and Sexuality

ARTH2176 Cross Currents in Australian First Nations and Non-Indigenous Art and Culture 

ARTH3005 Art, Racial Politics, and the Public Sphere 

ARTH3057 Art and Politics of Collecting 

ENVS1001 Environment and Society: Geography of Sustainability 

ENVS1003 Introduction to Environmental and Social Research 

ENVS1004 Australia’s Environment 

ENVS1008 Sustainable Development 

GEND1001 Sex, Gender and Identity: An Introduction to Gender Studies 

GEND1002 Reading Popular Culture: An Introduction to Cultural Studies 

GEND2023 Gender, Sex and Sexuality: An Introduction to Feminist Theory 

GEND2034 Going Public: Sex, Sexuality and Feminism 

GEND2036 Excessive Appetites: Sociocultural Perspectives on Addiction and Drug Use 

GEND2057 Relationships, Marriage and Family 

HUMN1001 Digital Culture: Being Human in the Information Age 

HUMN2001 Introduction to Digital Humanities and Public Culture - Tools, Theories and Methods 

INDG1001 Country, Kinship and Continuities: An Introduction to Australian Indigenous Studies 

INDG1002 Resilience, Rights and Resurgence

INDG2001 Indigenous Cultural and Natural Resource Management 

MEDN2222 Exquisite Corpse - Insight into the Human Body 

PHIL1004 Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy: An Introduction 

PHIL1005 Logic and Critical Thinking 

PHIL1008 Introduction to Ethics 

PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 

PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 

PSYC1005 The Wellbeing Formula: The Science and Practice of Making a Good Life 

SOCY1002 Self and Society 

SOCY1004 Economy and Society: Work, Care and Identity

SOCY1006 Society and Technological Change 

 

A minimum of 24 units from completion of design courses from the following list: 

DESN2001 Digital Form and Fabrication 

DESN2002 Foundations of Creative Code 

DESN2003 Creative Data Visualisation: Representing Data in Visual and Material Form 

DESN2004 Autonomous Agents

DESN2006 Front-End Web: Crafting Online Experience 

DESN2007 Design Fiction: Speculative and Critical Design 

DESN2009 Typography in Context: Digital Typographic Design 

DESN2010 Making Creative and Critical Technologies: Physical Computing for Art and Design 

DESN2012 The Ethics of Making: Design for Reuse and Repair 

DESN2015 Supporting Bodies: Now that we're here, where do we sit?


A maximum of 18 units from completion of studio courses listed in the:

Visual Arts Practice Minor

Minors

Bachelor of Accounting Minors

Bachelor of Design Minors

Study Options

Year 1 BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units
Year 2 ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units BUSN2015 Company Accounting 6 units
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units
Year 3 BUSN2011 Management Accounting 6 units BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities 6 units
BUSN3001 Accounting Theory 6 units INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems 6 units
Year 4 BUSN3014 Principles of Tax Law 6 units BUSN3002 Auditing 6 units
Accounting course from the List 6 units CBE LIST 1 Elective course 6 units

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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, corporate sustainability and economic studies.

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
Semester 2 
  • 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 

  • BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
  • ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units

Semester 2 

  • STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
  • ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1- 6 units


Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 

  • BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
  • ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units

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.
  • In your first year, 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 via ISIS in courses up until the Monday of Week 2.

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 degree

Study 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

Bachelor of Accounting - Double Degree

This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B).

Study Options

Year 1 48 units BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units Degree B Course 6 units Degree B Course 6 units
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units Degree B Course 6 units Degree B Course 6 units

Disciplines

For further information on specific discipline you can:


Academic Advice

Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack 


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Course selection

Enrolling for the first time can seem like a big task. Below, you will find an example enrolment pattern for your first year of study. 

 There are a few items to note:

  •  Courses coded in the 1000 range are appropriate for first-year students. We strongly recommend that students new to tertiary study enrol in first-year courses during their first semester. 
  • We recommend you start a CASS Program Plan. This is a way to track how the courses you take fit within the overall structure of your degree and will help you pick your later year courses.
  • The tables below represent only one possible combination. You are welcome to pick and choose from any other 1000-coded course found under the “Study Tab”. 
  • The tables below assume you are new to tertiary study and ineligible for course credit. 
  • A step-by-step guide on how to enrol in courses is available on the Enrol for the First time webpage.

Single degree

Students starting in Semester 1–single degree Bachelor of Design, example

Semester 1

DESN1002

DESN1004

Elective

Elective

Semester 2

DESN1003

ARTV1020

Elective

Elective

Students starting in Semester 2– single degree Bachelor of Design, example

Semester 2

DESN1003

ARTV1021

Elective

Elective

Semester 1

DESN1002

DESN1004

Elective

Elective

Other first year courses available: to find all other 1000-level courses, refer to the Catalogue of Programs and Courses. You may refine your selection on the right-hand column of the webpage.


Double degree

Students starting in Semester 1– double degree Bachelor of Design, example

Semester 1

DESN1002

DESN1004

Course from other degree

Course from other degree

Semester 2

DESN1003

ARTV1020

Course from other degree

Course from other degree

Students starting in Semester 2– double degree Bachelor of Design, example

Semester 2

DESN1003

ARTV1021

Course from other degree

Course from other degree

Semester 1

DESN1002

DESN1004

Course from other degree

Course from other degree

 

Study Options

Bachelor of Design - Single Degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units DESN1002 Visual Communication: Design and Production 6 units DESN1004 The Past as Prototype: History, Ethics and Concepts for Design in the Twenty-First Century 6 units Elective Elective
DESN1003 Contemporary Design In Context 6 units ARTV1020 Drawn from life: Techniques and Perspectives of Observational Drawing 6 units Elective Elective

Bachelor of Design - Double Degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units DESN1002 Visual Communication: Design and Production 6 units DESN1004 The Past as Prototype: History, Ethics and Concepts for Design in the Twenty-First Century 6 units Course from other degree Course from other degree
DESN1003 Contemporary Design In Context 6 units ARTV1020 Drawn from life: Techniques and Perspectives of Observational Drawing 6 units Course from other degree Course from other degree

Academic Advice

Course credit

If you have undertaken previous study that is relevant to your current academic program, you can request to receive course credit. For more information and how to apply, see the CASS credit application webpage, or contact the CASS Student Office.

Other important information for new students

Please refer to the New students page. You will find all the information you require to activate your ANU email account, enrol into courses and our O week details.  

 Need help?

If you would like further information or advice regarding your degree, please contact the Student Office. We offer appointments, and you can reach us at students.cass@anu.edu.au.

You can also check out our in person opening hours and location on the CASS Student Office webpage

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