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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

312675 v.1 Accounting and Accounting Technologies Double Major


Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.


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.


Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and graduates are eligible to apply for associate membership of both professional bodies. Graduates are eligible to enter into the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) program.


Career Opportunities

Graduates gain employment in professional accounting practices, commerce, industry, and the government.



Major/Stream Organisation


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
10993 v.4   Business Statistics 201 3.0 25.0
  OR  
310606 v.2   Quantitative Techniques for Business 203 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
305228 v.2   Financial Accounting 250 3.0 25.0
11013 v.4   Management Accounting 201 3.0 25.0
12607 v.4   Finance Principles 215 3.0 25.0
10841 v.4   Company Law for Business 266 3.0 25.0
  OR  
313282 v.2 *   Business and Company Law 225 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10804 v.5   Accounting Systems 204 3.0 25.0
12988 v.4   Accounting Computer Packages 220 3.0 25.0
305229 v.3   Advanced Financial Accounting 260 3.0 25.0
313283 v.2 *   Taxation Planning 337 3.0 25.0
  OR  
11041 v.6   Taxation 231 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10826 v.5   Accounting Statement Analysis 222 3.0 25.0
301255 v.3   Accounting Technologies 224 3.0 25.0
10989 v.5   Auditing 300 3.0 25.0
11014 v.5   Management Control Systems 301 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
301224 v.3   Accounting Modelling 330 3.0 25.0
309875 v.2   Accounting Theory and Analysis 308 3.0 25.0
11015 v.6   Issues in Management Accounting 325 3.0 25.0
  75.0

*    Hong Kong based students only





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