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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.

312678 v.1 Accounting and Entrepreneurship 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 who wish to become professional accountants specialising in small business issues associated with the profession. It provides a comprehensive understanding of, and competency in, the use of technology in accounting as it relates to small business, as well as developing the main functional areas necessary for the establishment and continuous operation of a small business.


Professional Recognition

This double major 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.



Major/Stream Organisation


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
304440 v.2   Environmental Issues in Business 201 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11013 v.4   Management Accounting 201 3.0 25.0
11712 v.3   Small Business Planning 200 3.0 25.0
12607 v.4   Finance Principles 215 3.0 25.0
305228 v.2   Financial Accounting 250 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
305229 v.3   Advanced Financial Accounting 260 3.0 25.0
12953 v.2   Entrepreneurship 300 3.0 25.0
10804 v.5   Accounting Systems 204 3.0 25.0
313282 v.2 *   Business and Company Law 225 3.0 25.0
  OR  
10841 v.4   Company Law for Business 266 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11014 v.5   Management Control Systems 301 3.0 25.0
11041 v.6   Taxation 231 3.0 25.0
  OR  
313283 v.2 *   Taxation Planning 337 3.0 25.0
10989 v.5   Auditing 300 3.0 25.0
304421 v.7   Management of Innovation 301 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11713 v.6   Small Business Growth 302 3.0 25.0
309875 v.2   Accounting Theory and Analysis 308 3.0 25.0
3891 v.6   Managing Operations 300 3.0 25.0
  OR  
311827 v.1   Professional Practice 392 3.0 25.0
  75.0

*    Hong Kong based students only





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