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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

312680 v.1 Accounting Major (Extended)

Introduction

The major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of, and competencies in, accounting and associated fields of auditing, taxation, business law and financial management. It meets the educational requirements of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and equips graduates for a professional accounting careet in commerce, industry, government or public practice. It is recognised as being acceptable for Associate membership of CPA Australia andthe National Institute of Accountants and entry to the ICAA graduate program.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
11013 v.3   Accounting (Managerial) 201 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12607 v.3   Finance (Principles) 215 3.0 25.0
2844 v.6   Law (Corporation) 224 3.0 25.0
  OR  
313282 v.1   Business and Company Law 225 3.0 25.0
  OR  
10841 v.2   Law (Business Organisations) 222 3.0 25.0
305228 v.1   Accounting (Financial) 250 3.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10804 v.4   Accounting (Systems) 204 4.0 25.0
11041 v.5   Taxation 231 3.0 25.0
  OR  
313283 v.1   Taxation Planning 337 3.0 25.0
305229 v.2   Accounting (Financial) 260 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10989 v.4   Accounting (Auditing) 300 3.0 25.0
11014 v.4   Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
309875 v.1   Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308 3.5 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  75.0