This program gives you a strong foundation to be successful in an accountancy role in any industry. You’ll study a major in accounting and gain skills in financial management, business consulting and financial advising. You’ll specialise in areas such as financial accounting, law of business associations, company accounting, taxation law, and auditing.

In addition to completing a major in accounting, choose to complete a major in Financial Planning, a Business major, or a minor and/or electives in another Business area. Our program is fully accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and Institute of Public Accountants, and has been designed to qualify graduates for associate membership of these professional bodies.

You’ll also have an opportunity to undertake an internship in your final year, consisting of 96 hours and organised by our staff. Our graduates have found roles in firms such as KPMG and Ernst and Young as a direct result of their internship.

Career opportunities

Accounting, auditing, company secretary, stockbroking, financial administration, taxation consulting, banking, business development manager.

Membership

CPA Australia^; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia^; Institute of Public Accountants^; Tax Practitioners Board †

^ It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.
† Students who complete FIN320 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies and PED122 Disability: Culture, Community and Change in addition to all required courses in the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) will satisfy the Tax Practitioners Board education requirements for becoming a registered tax agent.

Accreditation

The program is fully accredited with CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and Institute of Public Accountants.