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A Bachelor of Accounting at CQUniversity offers you a wide choice of elective courses so you can tailor your study to suit your individual and unique career aspirations. Our program will equip you with the technical skills you need for a successful career in the accounting industry, as well as help to develop your generic skills which will benefit you in both your personal and professional life.
One of the benefits of studying at CQUniversity is that we offer a very flexible program, giving you the option to study either on-campus or off-campus. We also have excellent staff who offer a personal and supportive approach to learning and to help you achieve your goals.
Our program is under continual review by leading professional bodies to ensure it is up to date and relevant to the latest industry needs and expectations. This means you will be work-ready on completion of your studies. New developments in 2012, see a new specialisation in Financial Planning introduced. If you would like to undertake the Bachelor of Accounting (Financial Planning) you will complete both accounting specialist and financial planning specialist courses. This new specialistion will provide you with enhanced career opportunities and extensive knowledge in both areas.
This program is accredited with CPA Australia, the Institute if Chartered Accountants in Australia, Institute of Public Accountants, Association of Taxation and Management Accounting, and the Financial Planning Association.
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
|---|---|
| Campus | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Distance Education |
| Mode of Study | On-campus, Distance Education |
| OP Rank | 19/63 |
| Recommended Study | English, Maths |
| QTAC | BDG: 810131 BNE: 880131 GDC: 890131 GLD: 830131 MKY: 840131 ROK: 850131 Distance: 850135 |
| UAC |
SYD: 160020 |
| CRICOS | 035333A - NSW / 003386G - QLD / 034380B - VIC |
Business underpins every sector of our economy and is fundamental to all industries. We rely on business for our jobs and prosperity. In today’s competitive employment market, tertiary education skills in business are in high demand.
There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration officer/manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, hospitality manger, property professional, purchasing and materials manager – just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.
Business graduates gain superior communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of their area of interest. They have transferable skills that allow them to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations.
A business degree can take you all over the world, both throughout your study and when seeking employment. Tertiary-qualified business graduates may be able to gain professional accreditation in a number of fields that allow them to work abroad. CQUniversity also provides you with the opportunity to study part of your degree abroad or participate in an overseas experience while studying your degree. This gives you valuable international experience which is highly sought after by employers.
If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage – a business degree may help get you there.
Accountants develop a range of skills in analysis, presentation and communication of organisational financial information, and find professional positions across areas such as computer auditing, taxation planning, management accounting, treasury, financial consulting and strategic management. This program prepares graduates for employment within these fields and ensures that you graduate with good communication and technical skills. CQUniversity’s accounting program is unique because it is a program in its own right, rather than a specialisation of an existing program. This enables you to gain in-depth knowledge and greater enhance your skill-set of accounting practices.
CQUniversity's Bachelor of Accounting is an excellent preparation for your career in accounting. In addition to helping you develop strong technical skills, our degree will hone your analytic and problem-solving abilities, and help you become an effective communicator. Your studies will have a wide base, including areas such as computing, economics and management, so that you will have the skills you need to work in many different areas of accounting.
In this program you will study compulsory courses focusing on the key principles of accounting, business computing, organisation behaviour, contract law, and financial accounting. You will also study 12 accounting technical specialist courses such as management accounting, financial reporting, auditing and professional practice, business finance, economics, statistics and taxation law. You will also be able to select eight courses from other programs offered by the university. You will also have the option to undertake the financial planning specialisation which will provide you with added skills in this profession. This specialisation is new in 2012.
The Bachelor of Accounting program not only offers students the opportunity to study a degree that is recognised by professional accounting bodies throughout Australia, but also gives you the flexibility to design a program of study that will best meet your individual career aspirations and take advantage of the rapidly changing career opportunities that exist in the modern business environment.
CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Accounting program is highly respected among local accounting firms and our graduates have a high employment rate. In addition to local accounting firms, CQUniversity graduates are readily employed in Asia, the United Kingdom and Europe.
On completing a Bachelor of Accounting, you can choose to go in one of many career directions in the business, accounting and finance industries, including roles in:
You are required to complete a total of 24 courses including four core courses, 12 core accounting technical specialist courses and eight courses relevant to your chosen specialisation. You may choose to specialise in Financial Planning or undertake the generic accounting program.
Graduates may be eligible for membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). However, these organisations accredit each campus individually, so students should check the current status of accreditation for their desired study location. Graduates of this program may also be eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants (ATMA) at the Member Level and may be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Agents Board provided they meet the board’s requirements for practical experience. Graduate who have completed the required courses for the Financial Planning specialisation may also be eligible for membership of the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD-00219C; NSW-01315F; VIC-01624D
