Courses Handbook 2008

230001 v.3 Accounting Major


Introduction

This 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 career in commerce, industry, government or public practice. It is recognised as being acceptable for membership of CPA Australia.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
11010 v.2   Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0
11013 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10993 v.3   Business Statistics 101 3.0 25.0
2844 v.6   Law (Corporation) 224 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
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10804 v.4   Accounting (Systems) 204 4.0 25.0
11041 v.4   Taxation 331 3.0 25.0
305229 v.1   Accounting (External Reporting) 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 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12034 v.5   Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
12607 v.3   Finance (Principles) 215 3.0 25.0
309875 v.1   Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
NB      310316 Foundations of International Business 201 is a recommended elective in Year 2, Semester 2.
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