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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

312675 v.1 Accounting and Accounting Technologies Double Major

Introduction

This double major is designed for students intending to become professional accountants. It provides a comprehensive understanding of, and competency in, the use of technology in accounting and related areas. Graduates gain employment in professional accounting practices, commerce, industry, and the government. It is recognised as being acceptable for Associate membership of CPA Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and entry to the ICAA graduate program.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
310606 v.1   Finance (Quantitative Techniques) 203 3.0 25.0
  OR  
10993 v.4   Business Statistics 201 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10841 v.3   Company Law 266 3.0 25.0
  OR  
313282 v.1   Business and Company Law 225 3.0 25.0
11013 v.3   Accounting (Managerial) 201 3.0 25.0
12607 v.3   Finance (Principles) 215 3.0 25.0
305228 v.1   Accounting (Financial) 250 3.0 25.0
  100.0
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
12988 v.3   Accounting (Computer Packages) 220 3.0 25.0
305229 v.2   Accounting (Financial) 260 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10826 v.4   Accounting (Statement Analysis) 222 3.0 25.0
10989 v.4   Accounting (Auditing) 300 3.0 25.0
11014 v.4   Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 3.0 25.0
301255 v.2   Accounting (Technologies) 224 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11015 v.5   Accounting (Managerial Issues) 325 3.0 25.0
301224 v.2   Accounting (Financial Modelling) 330 3.0 25.0
309875 v.1   Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308 3.5 25.0
  75.0

#    This unit meets the special needs of Hong Kong based students undertaking a law unit which would be accredited by the HK Institute of CPA’s.