ACCOUNTING COURSES IN AUSTRALIA

 

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

HOLMES INSTITUTE

CARRICK INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST

BOND UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING)

 

Location of Campuses:

Werribee and Footscray Park | Education Centre of Australia in Sydney

Intakes: Feb | July (3 years duration)

 

This degree offers students a three-year undergraduate degree comprising core business units of study, accounting specialisation units of study and electives which include a professional development component developed in consultation with industry. Also incorporated in the course are opportunities to engage in work based learning in industry and the community. Those who complete the appropriate units from the course along with other advised professional requirements of the relevant body, are eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

 

MASTERS OF ACCOUNTING

 

The Master of Accounting is professionally recognised with accreditation from CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. There are three streams of study depending on your educational requirements:  

  • Professional Qualification: for non-accounting degree holders. It qualifies you as an accountant and satisfies the educational requirements for Associate Membership of The Professional Accounting Bodies

  • Professional Accounting Education: for those with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in accounting who want choice of subjects for their continuing professional education

  • Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA): for those with a professionally recognised accounting qualification who wish to complete their educational requirement for CPA status within a Masters program.

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Award

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

VTAC (International)

37403

CRICOS Code

016532G

Duration (International)

3.0

Classes Held

Will be informed upon enrolment

Commences

March and July

 

Accounting
Whilst the Bachelor of Commerce is recognised for professional qualification purposes by professional accounting bodies, the study of accounting also appeals to aspiring professionals in a broad range of other fields because of its importance in promoting effective organisational management and accountability.

Career Opportunities
Graduates with accounting majors are employed in a wide variety of commercial, government and professional settings. These include public accounting, banking, teaching, government organisations, stockbroking, business consulting, and the retailing, manufacturing and mining industries. Functional responsibilities include accounting, information systems analysis and design, financial reporting, cost accounting, finance, taxation, audit, financial planning and general management responsibilities.

 

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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Qualify with a contemporary business education in accounting, underpinned by the principles and practices of ethical corporate behaviour.

Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with minimum scores of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading).

 

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Commerce has accreditation with the following professional organisations according to the majors completed:

Accounting (including the unit BAFN200 Principles of Finance)

- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

 

Available in:

  • Brisbane, Queensland

  • Melbourne, Victoria

  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW

Course Duration: 3 years

Intakes: Feb | July

 

Masters of Accounting

This course is designed for students who have had little exposure to accounting to meet the entry requirements of professional accounting bodies including CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. You will acquire knowledge and skills to maximise the financial and other resources of an organisation across all business areas including marketing, economics, finance, human resource management and business information systems. You will also be exposed to the ethical, legal, professional dynamics of accounting and the accounting profession.

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The Bachelor of Professional Accounting

The Bachelor of Professional Accounting degree is designed to provide a rigorous accounting education with a careful blend of theory and requirements of professional practice. The degree provides comprehensive training in accounting and business for those wishing to enter the accounting profession. The specialist training in the core professional areas of accounting, finance and law is integrated with an understanding of the broad commercial context relevant to the management and conduct of business.  Traditional accounting and finance studies are thus complemented by developing students¨ competencies in business oriented knowledge and perspectives.

 

Intakes: March | July | Nov

Career Opportunities

 

Graduates will not only be professionally competent in the theoretical and technical aspects of accounting, but will also have the well developed analytical and communication skills necessary to equip them for leadership positions in their professional and business lives. Graduates are thus equipped for a broad spectrum of business careers, including auditing, tax, public sector accounting, not-for-profit sector accounting, treasury, financial consulting, strategic management, international banking, international finance, investment management, money market operations and financial forecasting.

Holmes BPA graduates are eligible for Associate membership of the National Institute of Accountants (and may use the postnominal ANIA)

 

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The Bachelor of Accounting has been designed to produce employment ready graduates, to work in the modern world, using modern practices. The accountant of today must be equipped to become a comprehensive business advisor, across all areas of the business, and not just a "number cruncher".

 

Duration

6 trimesters over 2 years (CRICOS Duration 104 weeks)

Locations

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

Start Dates

March, July and November each year

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting entitles graduates to apply for associate 
membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

 

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CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

 

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING)

Enrolment details

 

International students

Study through

A, B, W

Study mode and normal course duration

3 years full-time - Onshore (within Australia)

Course code

CRICOS code - 001529C
Program code - 2402AC

Fees

 

Session available

February/July (Semester basis)

Apply through

study@bridgeblue.com.au

Key
A - Albury-Wodonga Campus, B - Bathurst Campus, D - Dubbo Campus, W - Wagga Wagga Campus, C - Canberra, Mor - Morpeth, Man - Manly, P - Parramatta, G - Goulburn
FT - full-time, PT - part-time, DE - distance education
U+C - combination of UAI and additional selection criteria used, nc - new course offered through UAC, no cut-offs available

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree is accredited by both the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Graduates are eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia (ASA) which is a requirement for entry into the CPA Program. Graduates are eligible to enter the CA Program conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Graduates are also eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants at the Member level without further study.

 

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

By Coursework

Enrolment details

 

International students

Study through

Wagga Wagga, Study Centre Sydney

Study mode and normal course duration

Onshore at CSU Study Centre Sydney – 2 years
Offshore via distance education – 3 years

Course code

CRICOS Code - 055868D (Study Centre Sydney) Program code - 2701AC

Fees

 

Session available

February/July (Semester basis)

Apply through

study@bridgeblue.com.au

Satisfy the academic requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and CPA Australia.

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CQU

 

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING

Program at a glance

Duration and Fees

3 years full-time

Courses/Units of Credit

24 courses/144 units of credit

How to Apply

Contact study@bridgeblue.com.au

Accreditation

Graduates are 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 newly established locations.

Graduates of this program are also 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. 

Cricos Codes

003386G - QLD / 034380B - VIC / 035333A - NSW

 

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

This program is for diploma graduates or international students with qualifications equivalent to an Australian two year diploma who want to go places in accounting and financial management, with a professionally recognised qualification for employment in business or government.  Potential fields of employment include financial accounting, management accounting, taxation auditing, teaching finance, banking management, administration and consulting, or business advisory services.

Duration and Fees

2 years full-time | 2.5 years full-time (Non Graduate Entry)

Availability/Campus Contact

International - BNE; GDC; MEL; ROK; SYD

Courses/Units of Credit

16 courses/128 units of credit

Faculty

Business & Informatics

Accreditation

Graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia,  the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants. However, these organisations accredit each campus individually, so students should check the current status of accreditation for newly established locations.

For eligibility concerning membership of the Professional Bodies refer to these websites

http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au  (CPA Australia)

http://www.icaa.org.au (ICAA)

http://www.nia.com.au/ (NIA)

Post Nominal

MProfAcct 

Cricos Codes

052766A - QLD / 054483G - VIC / 055574G - NSW

 

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FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

 

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING

GRADUATE ENTRY

FAST FACTS

Taught on-campus at Flinders.

Available to Australian and international students.

Course length: The course requires two years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time.

Prerequisites: Applicants must hold an approved degree of equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

 

WHY STUDY ACCOUNTING?

The Bachelor of Accounting is a specialist postgraduate degree designed to prepare professional accountants to take advantage of the expanding range of career opportunities in accounting, finance and financial management.

 

WHAT JOBS WILL I GET?

When undertaken immediately after an undergraduate degree it provides a platform to jobs in chartered accounting, banking, industry or government. For those already working, it opens new opportunities by providing new skills and a new focus. Many of our students are studying part-time.

The program meets the requirements of both the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and graduates may apply for associate membership of CPA Australia or to undertake the ICAA's professional year.The course usually must be completed within two years full-time or up to six years part-time. However, credit may be granted for topics completed at Flinders or other appropriate institutions. When such credit is granted a time period for the completion of the course will be set. Application for credit must be made at the time of enrolment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
International Students

CRICOS Registered Provider. The Flinders University of South Australia. CRICOS Provider Code: 00114A

See the international Entry, fees and scholarships section for the following information about this and other Flinders courses:

  • Tuition fees

  • Course entry requirements

  • English language requirements

  • Australian visa and health cover requirements

  • Scholarships

  • Information for AusAID applicants

Note: Australian qualifications are recognised in most countries, but students are advised to discuss their proposed programs with the professional registration authority and relevant professional associations in their home country before commencing studies.

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING)

Program Summary

Award Abbreviation: BBus(Acc)
Duration: 3 years full-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
CRICOS Code: 026638C

 

Program Overview

Accountancy has many faces. Today¨s accountant is more likely to be business advising and planning than "number-crunching".

The curriculum of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is designed to meet the needs of corporate Australia, in both large and small businesses. Students gain skills in financial management, business consulting and financial advising – skills that employers are increasingly demanding from their accountants.

Professional Membership

Students and graduates may apply to CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

 

Career Opportunities

Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on majors and minors chosen, opportunities may include accounting advisory service consultant, accounting systems analyst, auditor, business consultant, business development manager, commercial accountant, company secretary, financial analyst/planner, financial controller, insurance analyst, internal auditor, liquidator, management accountant, project finance officer, public accountant, public service accountant, registered taxation agent, stock broker, taxation specialist/planner.

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School of Business

 

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

Skills and Competencies
The Accounting major develops skills that will enable you to prepare and interpret financial statements. This information is used to improve the quality of decision making by managers within business.

Career Opportunities
Approximately 80 percent of accountants are employed in the commercial sector, whilst the remaining 20 per cent are employed in public practice. Commercial accountants' career paths tend to move from a base accountant (financial accounts or management accountant) to financial controller, finance director or a line management role. Public accountants offer services to the public in auditing, financial accounting, taxation, insolvency and management consultancy services.

Students who wish accreditation with any of the Australian Professional Accounting bodies must complete ACCT12-200 in the foundation and all 7 subjects listed below.

ACCOUNTING MAJOR - 6 subjects

Students must complete:

ACCT13-301 Financial Accounting & Company Reporting

ACCT13-303 Accounting Theory

ACCT13-304 Managerial Planning & Control

ACCT13-305 Auditing

Plus two subjects from:

LAWS10-101 Law of Commercial Entities OR LAWS11-316 Corporations Law

LAWS13-415 Taxation Law

MGMT11-101 Organisational Behaviour

 

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (MAcc)
12 subjects equivalent

Link to handbookThe Master of Accounting is designed to provide an opportunity for students with undergraduate training in non-accounting fields to gain a professional accounting qualification. The degree may be commenced in either the January or September semesters and requires the equivalent of 12 full unit subjects to be completed in a minimum of four semesters of study. The course offers both a firm academic grounding and a 'hands on' understanding of the industry. It is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Completion of the twelve required subjects meets membership requirements of the professional Accounting bodies.

Entry Requirements

Admission is based on an assessment of work experience, prior academic record and motivation. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline other than accounting, or hold a non-degree professional accounting qualification with at least five years work experience.

Career Opportunities

Master of Accounting graduates are eligible for employment in professional accounting practices (Public Accounting or Chartered Accountants), corporations and the public not-for-profit sectors. Below are some of the careers open to our graduates:

 

Professional Practice
Taxation Specialist
Corporate Recovery and Insolvency
Assurance Services
General Business Services
Consultancy

 

Listed and Unlisted Corporations
Accountant
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Director
Financial Analyst
Business Analyst
Business Consultant

 

 

 

 

 

Banks and Financial Sector
Financial Analyst
Business Analyst
Credit Manager
Risk Manager

 

Public Sector
Chief Financial Officer
Various other financial appointments

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University of Canberra - Study in the National Capital of Australia

 

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

Admission Requirements


Applicants must meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the University's Admissions Committee.

Assumed Knowledge


It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents.  International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra.  Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study. The Division of Business, Law & Information Sciences offers a Maths Preparatory Program for students who need to enhance or refresh their mathematical skill.

Professional Recognition


The Bachelor of Commerce is accredited with CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (for students studying accounting). The Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance (for banking and finance students) and the Australia Securities and Investment Commission and the Financial Planning Association (financial planning students).

 

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Introduction


The Master of Professional Accounting is a coursework degree, based on three or four semesters of full time study or six semesters of part-time study. The course is designed for graduates who have not undertaken a major in accounting in their undergraduate degree or who have undertaken an accounting major with an educational institution incorporated outside Australia, and who wish to become accountants. Students who have undertaken an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the degree. The course equips students with specialist skills in accounting and associated disciplines.

Course Requirements


36 credit points from the following subjects, including at least 12 credit points at PG level.

Accounting for Managers G
Accounting Systems & Practices G
Auditing PG
Business Finance PG
Business Law G
Company Accounting PG
Contemporary Issues in Accounting PG
Corporate Law & Practice G
Economics for Managers G
Management Accounting PG
Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G
Taxation Law & Practice G

Course Duration


Standard - 3 or 4 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent

Maximum - 8 semesters.

Admission Requirements


Applicants must have a degree or an award that, in the opinion of the University's Admissions Committee, is the equivalent of a three-year degree conferred by a tertiary institution recognised by the Board. There are no work experience requirements. Students who have undertaken an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the degree.

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La Trobe University

 

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

Duration 3 years

Campuses: Bundoora, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga

Admission Requirements - IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0

Intakes February and July

Professional Recognition - CPA Australia

 

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING and FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Duration 2 years

Campuses: Bundoora

Admission Requirements - IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0

Intakes February and July

Professional Recognition - CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICCA)

 

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING) through ACN - Sydney Campus

Degree

Duration

Standard Option

3 years full-time

Fast-track Option

2 years full-time

Studying a double major will not cost you extra time or money

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