Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting
Develop the expertise and competencies to adapt and thrive in the fast paced financial, consulting and accounting sectors. Accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, this degree provides a strong foundation in accounting principles and processes, management accounting, business law, economics, finance, computer information systems,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop the expertise and competencies to adapt and thrive in the fast paced financial, consulting and accounting sectors. Accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, this degree provides a strong foundation in accounting principles and processes, management accounting, business law, economics, finance, computer information systems, auditing, and taxation law, international accounting developments and standards, and current issues in financial reporting. In addition, students will develop the ‘soft’ skills (eg interpersonal skills, communication, organisational skills, teamwork) that accountants need to deal with clients and grow businesses.
What you will study
First year
A typical first year may include:
- core topics in accounting principles; quantitative methods; management, people and organisations; economics for business; law for business; and foundations of finance
- specialisation topics in accounting
- a selection of business topics and electives.
Second year
A typical second year may include:
- further core topics
- further specialisation topics in accounting
- a selection of additional business topics and electives.
Third year
A typical third year may include:
- further core topics
- further specialisation topics in accounting
- a selection of additional business topics and electives.
Your career
Extensive opportunities exist for Flinders accounting graduates across business, government and not for profit sectors, both in Australia and internationally. They will develop a strong multidisciplinary focus, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Potential occupations include:
- accountant
- graduate consultant
- graduate audit analyst
- graduate taxation advisor.
Potential employers include:
- accounting firms
- financial management firms
- investment advisory organisations
- financial planning firms
- government departments
- self-employment.
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
- TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
