Bachelor of Accounting (182JA)
[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to meet the needs of students seeking accreditation with professional accounting associations in Australia. The program provides a strong dedicated focus on the key skills needed by professional accountants in areas specific to the accounting profession as well as key business skills such as critical thinking and research skills.
Students may complete an optional internship unit in the final year of study and most students also have the option to complete a semester of study at an international partner institution through the study abroad program. This program provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.
ACCREDITATION
The Bachelor of Accounting is currently undergroing accreditation by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who already provide accreditation to our Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting) and Master of Professional Accounting courses.
LENGTH OF STUDY
The Bachelor of Accounting is typically studied over 3 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 2.5 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS
The Bachelor of Accounting can be combined with the Undergraduate Diploma in Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish) in a 4 year program.
The university also offers a wide range of double degrees combining the similar Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting) with a number of other courses.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Professional Accountant
- Public Sector Accountant
- Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Taxation Specialist
- Small Business Manager
- Consultant
TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES
Bachelor of Accounting - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| Open Major (1) or Open Elective | Open Major (2) or Open Elective |
| Year 2 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | 8508 Law of Business Associations |
| 6360 Accounting Systems & Practices | 6391 Company Accounting |
| 6392 Business Finance | 6375 Management Accounting |
| Open Major (3) or Open Elective | Open Major (4) or Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6395 Advanced Management Accounting | 6398 Auditing |
| 6417 Revenue Law | 6399 Contemporary Issues in Accounting |
| Open Major (5) or Open Elective | Open Major (6) or Open Elective |
Bachelor of Accounting - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | |
| 4207 Introduction to Management | |
| 4977 Introduction to Business Law | |
| Open Elective | |
| Year 2 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 8508 Law of Business Associations |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | Open Elective |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | Open Elective |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | 6391 Company Accounting |
| 6360 Accounting Systems & Practices | 6375 Management Accounting |
| 6392 Business Finance | 6398 Auditing |
| Open Elective | 6399 Contemporary Issues in Accounting |
| Year 4 | |
| Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
|
| 6395 Advanced Management Accounting | |
| Open Elective | |
| 6417 Revenue Law |
Bachelor of Accounting - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Open Elective | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | Open Elective | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 4977 Introduction to Business Law | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Open Elective | 8508 Law of Business Associations |
| 6360 Accounting Systems & Practices | Open Elective | 6391 Company Accounting |
| 6392 Business Finance | 6375 Management Accounting | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective | Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6395 Advanced Management Accounting | Open Elective | 6398 Auditing |
| 6417 Revenue Law | 6399 Contemporary Issues in Accounting |
Bachelor of Accounting - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Open Elective | 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | Open Elective | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 4977 Introduction to Business Law | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | 6375 Management Accounting | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective | 8508 Law of Business Associations |
| 6360 Accounting Systems & Practices | Open Elective | 6391 Company Accounting |
| 6392 Business Finance | 6398 Auditing | |
| 6417 Revenue Law | 6399 Contemporary Issues in Accounting | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
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| 6395 Advanced Management Accounting | ||
| Open Elective | ||
| Open Elective |
ABOUT OPEN MAJORS
Students studying the Bachelor of Accounting have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units (18 credit points) from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Services
- International Management
- Management
- Information Systems
- Journalism Studies
- Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
- Law & Technology
- Psychology: An Introduction
- Sustainability
see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT
Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.
Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.
All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS
Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.
Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.