ACCOUNTING COURSES IN AUSTRALIA

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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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	AUD$12,000 / year (AUD$36,000)
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	AUD$16,000 / year (AUD$32,000)
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 AUD$1710 per course (total AUD$41,040)
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	2.5 years full-time AUD$2190 per course (total AUD$35,040)
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

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING

Duration and Fees	2 years full-time AUD$2190 per course (AUD$26,280)
Availability/Campus Contact	International - BNE; GDC; MEL; ROK; SYD
Courses/Units of Credit	12 courses/96 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	MAcc
Cricos Codes	039328K - NSW / 039395K - QLD / 041612K - VIC

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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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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

The 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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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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