Unit Set Information

Accounting and Finance Double Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code DMAAAI

This major provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and finance theory and principles as well as practical skills in accounting and related areas. It also develops students' capacity for inquiry, abstract logical thinking and critical analysis, as well as communication and interpersonal skills that will enable them to work in various collaborative contexts with accountants and non-accountants.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Double Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Learning Outcomes

  1. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
  2. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
  3. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes, including the ability to be able to evaluate team processes.
  4. Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology and transliteracy proficiency.
  5. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
  6. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
  7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Professional recognition

This Double Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

IPA professional accreditation only relates to the Accounting units in this major. Students completing this course can access Associate level membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.

This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Graduates who have completed the Finance units are eligible to apply for membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). They will also meet the academic requirements for professional membership.

Related Careers

Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor/Planner, Bank Officer, Investment Analyst, Financial Analyst, Corporate Advisory, Financial Planner, Wealth Manager

Employment Opportunities

Potential careers exist in public practice, industry and government, as well as consulting in areas such as auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, banking, financial advisory, financial planning, investment advisory and other financial consulting.

Double Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF1120Finance I15
LAW1100Legal Framework I15
ACC2250Accounting II15
ACC2350Cost Accounting15
ACC2360Managerial Accounting15
ACC2700Financial Reporting Standards15
ACC3201Accounting Information Systems15
ACC3510Auditing15
ACC3700Financial Accounting, Theory and Practice15
ECF2210Capital Markets 15
ECF2222Corporate Finance 15
ECF2226Investment Finance 15
LAW2300Company Law II15
LAW2410Income Tax Framework II15
Plus two (2) Units from the following:
ECF3120 ^Financial Modelling 15
ECF3310 ^Credit and Lending Decisions15
ECF3312 ^Financial Institutions Management 15
ECF3211 ^Superannuation and Retirement Planning15
ECF3510 ^Personal Finance15

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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Unit Set Information

Accounting and Finance Double Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code DMAAAI

This major provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and finance theory and principles as well as practical skills in accounting and related areas. It also develops students' capacity for inquiry, abstract logical thinking and critical analysis, as well as communication and interpersonal skills that will enable them to work in various collaborative contexts with accountants and non-accountants.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Double Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad finance and accounting knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
  2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging accounting and finance problems systematically.
  3. Communicate accounting and finance knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
  4. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
  5. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
  6. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
  7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Professional recognition

This Double Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

This accreditation only related to the Accounting units in the major.

This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:

This Double Major has been Accredited by: CPA Australia

CPA professional accreditation only relates to the Accounting units in this major.

This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:

This Double Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

IPA professional accreditation only relates to the Accounting units in this major. Students completing this course can access Associate level membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.

This professional recognition only applies when you study this Double Major in one of the following courses:

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Graduates who have completed the Finance units are eligible to apply for membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). They will also meet the academic requirements for professional membership.

Related Careers

Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor/Planner, Investment Analyst, Financial Planner, Credit and Banking

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities exist in public practice, industry and government, as well as consulting in areas such as auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, banking, financial advisory, financial planning, investment advisory and other financial consulting.

Double Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF1120Finance I15
LAW1100Legal Framework I15
ACC2250Accounting II15
ACC2350Cost Accounting15
ACC2360Managerial Accounting15
ACC2700Financial Reporting Standards15
ACC3201Accounting Information Systems15
ACC3510Auditing15
ACC3700Financial Accounting, Theory and Practice15
ECF2210Capital Markets 15
ECF2222Corporate Finance 15
ECF2226Investment Finance 15
LAW2300Company Law II15
LAW2410Income Tax Framework II15
Plus two (2) Units from the following:
ECF3120 ^Financial Modelling 15
ECF3310 ^Credit and Lending Decisions15
ECF3312 ^Financial Institutions Management 15
ECF3211 ^Superannuation and Retirement Planning15
ECF3510 ^Personal Finance15

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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