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Introduction

Make your future career in accounting count

The aim of the Bachelor of Accounting is to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with an in-depth discipline knowledge, and the technical skills needed to work as socially responsible accounting professionals across the private and public sectors.

Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and interdisciplinary real-world learning experiences, you’ll develop expertise in communication, networking, cross-cultural awareness and teamwork. This will enable you to become an agile professional with diverse employment skills which are transferable across a range of different sectors. You’ll graduate as a critical thinker with solid collaborative experience, and will be qualified to undertake professional study programs with both the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.

Study a Bachelor of Accounting at UC and you will:

understand the concepts and theories acquired in accounting
exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information
identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts
communicate clear, coherent and independent knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems
develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

Work Integrated Learning

The Bachelor of Accounting sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse WIL opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.

The faculty runs an optional three-week ‘pre-internship preparation program’ where students learn essential employment skills and interview techniques. The program culminates in a series of interviews hosted by Canberra-based accounting firms, with successful candidates going on to secure internships. Previous accounting students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations including International IDEA, Legal Aid ACT, eChoice, Boyce Chartered Accountants, Maxim Chartered Accountants and Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ).

The degree concludes with a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you’ve learned throughout your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.

Career opportunities

Accountant
Accounts officer
Auditor
Tax accountant
Financial accountant
Management accountant
Chief financial officer
Financial analyst
Financial controller

Course-specific information

This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.

Professional Accreditation

Accredited by CAANZ and CPA Australia.

Admission Requirements

Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0

Fees

Information for Fee Paying Students

Year	Domestic	International
2021	CSP	$32,300

The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.

Typical Study Pattern

UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing (Accredited)
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Accounting Systems and Practices
      - Introduction to Economics
      - Management Accounting
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Accounting and Decision Support Systems
      - Business Finance
      - Business Law
      - One Open Elective unit
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Accounting
      - Law of Business Associations
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Advanced Management Accounting
      - Revenue Law
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
      - One Open Elective unit
    - Semester 2
      - Auditing
      - Contemporary Issues in Accounting
      - Professional Evidence (Commerce)
      - One Open Elective unit
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing (Accredited)
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Accounting Systems and Practices
      - Business Law
      - Quantitative Methods in Commerce
      - One Open Elective unit
    - Semester 2
      - Business Finance
      - Corporate Accounting
      - Management Accounting
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Accounting and Decision Support Systems
      - Advanced Management Accounting
      - Revenue Law
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
    - Semester 2
      - Auditing
      - Law of Business Associations
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Contemporary Issues in Accounting
      - Professional Evidence (Commerce)
      - Two Open Elective units
- Standard Part Time, Semester 1 Commencing (Accredited)
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
      - Business Decision Making
      - Professional Orientation (Commerce)
    - Semester 2
      - Introduction to Economics
      - Quantitative Methods in Commerce
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Accounting Systems and Practices
      - Introduction to Management
    - Semester 2
      - Management Accounting
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Accounting and Decision Support Systems
      - Business Law
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Accounting
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Business Finance
      - One Open Elective unit
    - Semester 2
      - Law of Business Associations
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
      - Advanced Management Accounting
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
    - Semester 2
      - Auditing
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 6
    - Semester 1
      - Revenue Law
      - One Open Elective unit
    - Semester 2
      - Contemporary Issues in Accounting
      - Professional Evidence (Commerce)
- Standard Part Time, Semester 2 Commencing (Accredited)
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
      - Business Decision Making
      - Professional Orientation (Commerce)
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Introduction to Management
      - Quantitative Methods in Commerce
    - Semester 2
      - Business Law
      - Introduction to Economics
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Accounting Systems and Practices
      - Business Finance
    - Semester 2
      - Management Accounting
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Accounting and Decision Support Systems
      - One Open Elective unit
    - Semester 2
      - Corporate Accounting
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
      - Advanced Management Accounting
      - One Open Elective unit
    - Semester 2
      - Law of Business Associations
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 6
    - Semester 1
      - Revenue Law
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
    - Semester 2
      - Auditing
      - Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
  - Year 7
    - Semester 1
      - Contemporary Issues in Accounting
      - Professional Evidence (Commerce)

UCI - SVKM's Institute of International Studies, Mumbai
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing, Combined Vertical Master of Business Administration
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  - Year 1 (Bachelor)
    - Semester 2 (Mumbai)
      - Business Decision Making
      - Introduction to Management
      - Professional Orientation (Commerce)
      - One Open Elective unit
  - Year 2 (Bachelor)
    - Semester 1 (Mumbai)
      - Introduction to Economics
      - Quantitative Methods in Commerce
      - Two Open Elective units
    - Semester 2 (Mumbai)
      - Accounting Systems and Practices
      - Management Accounting
      - Two Open Elective units
  - Year 3 (Bachelor)
    - Semester 1 (Mumbai)
      - Accounting and Decision Support Systems
      - Business Finance
      - Business Law
      - One Professional Practice 1 unit
    - Semester 2(Canberra)
  - Year 4 (Bach/Master)
    - Semester 1(Canberra)
      - Advanced Management Accounting
      - Professional Evidence (Commerce)
      - Revenue Law
      - One Professional Practice 2 unit
    - Semester 2(Canberra)
      - Four MBA units
  - Year 5 (Master)
    - Semester 1(Canberra)
      - Four MBA units
    - Semester 2(Canberra)
      - Four MBA units

Course Information

Course Requirements

Bachelor of Accounting (72 credit points)
Required - Must pass between 48 and 57 credit points from the following
- CM0005 Core Major in Commerce and Accounting (24 credit points)
  - Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
  - Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
    - Note:
      - Unit 11572 Accounting Internship Preparation is only available to students undertaking an Accounting major.
  - Note:
    - Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives.
    - International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
- SM0016 Specialist Major in Accounting (24 or 33 credit points)
  - Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following
    - For the 24cp Major - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
      - Students in MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws must also complete 11293 Taxation Law.
      - Students undertaking the 24 credit point major are NOT eligible for CAANZ or CPA Australia accreditation, unless they are enrolled in and complete MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws.
    - For the 33cp Major - Must pass 33 credit points as follows
      - Students seeking CAANZ and CPA Australia accreditation must complete the 33 credit point major.
Open Electives - Must select 1 of the following
- Option 2 - 15 credit points from the following
  - Students undertaking the 33 credit point Accounting major must pass 15 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
- Option 1 - 24 credit points from the following
  - Students undertaking the 24 credit point Accounting major must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth minor, a breadth major and/or as individual units.

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.

Course Duration

Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.

Unit Delivery Modes

Each unit within your course may be offered through the following delivery modes:

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Flexible:	The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities.
Intensive:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face in concentrated time blocks.
Placement:	The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required.
On Campus:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours.
Online:	The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required.

UCI - SVKM's Institute of International Studies, Mumbai

Flexible:	The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities.
Intensive:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face in concentrated time blocks.
Placement:	The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required.
On Campus:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours.
Online:	The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required.

Check how each of your units are delivered in the Course Requirements section.

Admission Periods

Year	Location	Domestic	International
2021	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2021	UCI - SVKM's Institute of International Studies, Mumbai		Global Pathways Program Semester 2
2022	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2022	UCI - SVKM's Institute of International Studies, Mumbai		Global Pathways Program Semester 2
2023	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2023	UCI - SVKM's Institute of International Studies, Mumbai		Global Pathways Program Semester 2

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.

Awards

Award(s)	Official Abbreviation
Bachelor of Accounting	B Acc

Course Summary

Course Code	MGB001
Course Version	1
Location	UC - Canberra, Bruce UCI - SVKM's Institute of International Studies, Mumbai
Faculty	Faculty of Business, Government & Law
Discipline(s)	Canberra Business School
UAC Code	361209
CRICOS Code	095938G
Selection Rank	65
Duration (full-time equivalent)	3 Years

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