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This major provides students with a strong foundation in accounting 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.
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.
On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup
Online
This Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
This Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Additional units will be required to meet professional accreditation with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, requirements are outlined in the structure.
This Major has been Accredited by: CPA Australia
Additional units will be required to meet professional accreditation with CPA Australia (CPAA) and are outlined in the structure.
This Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Additional units will be required to meet professional accreditation with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), requirements are outlined in the structure.
Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Practising Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor/Planner
Potential careers exist in public practice, industry and government, as well as consulting in areas such as auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and corporation law. In recent years, opportunities for accountants in allied business functions, such as treasury, superannuation, financial planning, corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reconstructions and insolvency have also been increasing.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACC1100 | Accounting I | 15 |
| ACC2250 | Accounting II | 15 |
| ACC2350 | Cost Accounting | 15 |
| ACC2360 | Managerial Accounting | 15 |
| ACC2700 | Financial Reporting Standards | 15 |
| ACC3201 | Accounting Information Systems | 15 |
| ACC3510 | Auditing | 15 |
| ACC3700 | Financial Accounting, Theory and Practice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| In addition to the above units, students seeking Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia (CPAA) and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) accreditation should ensure they have completed the required units below: | ||
| ECF1110 ^ | Economics I | 15 |
| ECF1120 ^ | Finance I | 15 |
| ECF1151 ^ | Quantitative and Statistical Techniques for Business | 15 |
| LAW1100 ^ | Legal Framework I | 15 |
| LAW2300 ^ | Company Law II | 15 |
| LAW2410 ^ | Income Tax Framework II | 15 |
Note: Students must contact the Course Information Hub for advice on how to fit these additional units into their course structure.
Note: LAW2410 is required for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and highly recommended for CPAA, IPA accreditation.
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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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