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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.

314381 v.1 Accounting Double Degree Major (LLB/BCom)


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.


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.


Professional Recognition

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 Associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and entry to the ICAA graduate program.



Major/Stream Organisation

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistic, law and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity

2. critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity. develop accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information

3. locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources

4. relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language

5. use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate

6. making use of feedback as appropriate; take responsibility for self-directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development

7. recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system

8. demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations

9. apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, advising clients, demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes. Work independently to achieve agreed outcomes


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
311353 v.3   Communication in Business 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10830 v.5   Business Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11013 v.4   Management Accounting 201 3.0 25.0
305228 v.2   Financial Accounting 250 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12607 v.4   Finance Principles 215 3.0 25.0
305229 v.3   Advanced Financial Accounting 260 3.0 25.0
10804 v.5   Accounting Systems 204 3.0 25.0
11041 v.6   Taxation 231 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10989 v.5   Auditing 300 3.0 25.0
11014 v.5   Management Control Systems 301 3.0 25.0
309875 v.2   Accounting Theory and Analysis 308 3.0 25.0
12034 v.6   Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
  100.0




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