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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 major meets professional accreditations with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia (CPAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
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 Joondalup
Online
Dr Nirosha Dilhani KAPU ARACHCHILAGE
This Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in one of the following courses:
This Major has been Accredited by: CPA Australia
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in one of the following courses:
Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Practising Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor/Planner
Opportunities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ECF1120 | Finance I | 15 |
| LAW1100 | Introduction to Business Law | 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 |
| LAW2300 | Principles of Company Law for Accountants | 15 |
| LAW2410 | Income Tax Framework II | 15 |
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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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 major meets professional accreditations with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia (CPAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
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 Joondalup
Online
This Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Students completing this course can access Associate level membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.
This Major has been Accredited by: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in one of the following courses:
This Major has been Accredited by: CPA Australia
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in one of the following courses:
Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Practising Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor/Planner
There are career opportunities in public practice, industry and government, or as a consultant in areas such as auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and corporation law. In recent years there have also been increased opportunities for accountants in allied business functions, such as treasury, superannuation, financial planning, corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reconstructions and insolvency.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECF1120 | Finance I | 15 |
| LAW1100 | Introduction to Business Law | 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 |
| LAW2300 | Principles of Company Law for Accountants | 15 |
| LAW2410 | Income Tax Framework II | 15 |
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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