Why study the Bachelor of Accounting at UNE?

This course was previously known as the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).

Accounting is at the centre of business and finance - from tracking the flow of money to analysing financial activities - your skills are fundamental to making strategic business decisions and helping people stay in control of their money.

Our Bachelor of Accounting is accredited with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Upon completion of the core units you will meet the entry requirements for these professional accounting bodies.

You will develop specialised knowledge of the accounting discipline, including technical skills and critical thinking. You will gain the skills to collect, measure, and communicate financial information in a range of situations (for example information for managers about which products are profitable, preparing financial statements or information for taxation).

This degree comprises a set of core units in introductory accounting, information systems, economics, finance, business and law that meet the entry requirements for the accounting professional bodies. In addition to the core, there are optional majors in Advanced Accounting, Agribusiness or Finance or you can choose elective units from other areas of the university.

The Advanced Accounting major gives you the opportunity to develop further skills in management accounting and information systems. You will also study fraud prevention and select units that introduce you to financial planning or finance so you prepare for the career you want.

If you see your career in a rural or regional accounting firm, the Agribusiness major will give you the skills to work with clients involved in farming, food production or agribusiness and includes units in farm and resource management and strategic planning.

The Finance major covers financial markets, portfolio management and international financial management. This major focusses on the study of domestic and global financial markets, investments and financing the firm.

As an alternative to these majors, the Bachelor of Accounting allows you to choose elective units from other disciplines across the University. You might choose a set of units that will equip you for a career in a particular industry. If your aim is to become an accountant in the film industry, for example, screen or media studies units might give you the edge you need. Combined with your core accounting accreditation units, computer science electives can equip you with complementary skills for a career in forensic accounting, accounting systems design or auditing IT systems. If you want some broader business skills, you can undertake management, marketing, human resource management or other units of your choice as electives. The Bachelor of Accounting gives you the flexibility to take your accounting qualification in the specific direction you choose.

Trimester 3 provides the opportunity to 'fast track' your degree. You can complete the Bachelor of Accounting in two years full time or four years part time if you choose elective units (rather than an additional major). This is the path for you if you want to complete your degree as soon as possible.

If you find that opportunities to work overseas arise while you are studying, UNE provides you with the flexibility you need to continue with your studies. With extensive experience offering accounting to students online, you can be confident of the quality of teaching and support you will receive wherever you are located.

This degree, previously known as the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), has been designed for students who want entry to the accounting professional bodies.

You can also study accounting in the Bachelor of Business.

Career Opportunities

UNE's Bachelor of Accounting will give you the technical and theoretical accounting knowledge as well as the analytical, communication and financial skills to succeed in a wide range of careers across all sectors. An accountant doesn't necessarily work in an accounting firm - retailers, charities and record labels all need accountants, just to name a few.

Career opportunities include:

· Agribusiness Consultant

· Accountant

· Auditor

· Tax Consultant

· Forensic/Investigative Accountant

· Corporate Finance

· Financial Officer

· Budget Analyst

· Financial Institution Manager

· Stockbroker

· Financial Advisor

· Financial Administration

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