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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.

314574 v.1 Accounting and Chinese 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 those intending to become professional accountants, and to specialise in Chinese business and related areas. It provides a good foundation for those entering the accounting profession who wish to have knowledge and understanding of Chinese language (Mandarin), culture, and business practices. 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.


Professional Recognition

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


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
11013 v.4   Management Accounting 201 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12607 v.4   Finance Principles 215 3.0 25.0
5077 v.9   Chinese Society and Culture 250 2.0 25.0
12309 v.6   Chinese 211 3.0 25.0
305228 v.2   Financial Accounting 250 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10841 v.4   Company Law for Business 266 3.0 25.0
12310 v.6   Chinese 212 3.0 25.0
305229 v.3   Advanced Financial Accounting 260 3.0 25.0
311867 v.3   Communicating with China 280 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11014 v.5   Management Control Systems 301 3.0 25.0
12311 v.6 *   Chinese 311 3.0 25.0
11041 v.6   Taxation 231 3.0 25.0
10804 v.5   Accounting Systems 204 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10989 v.5   Auditing 300 3.0 25.0
309875 v.2   Accounting Theory and Analysis 308 3.0 25.0
12312 v.6 *   Chinese 312 3.0 25.0
  OR  
311309 v.1   Business Study Tour 302 36.0 25.0
  75.0

*    Either of the two third year Chinese units can be cross-credited with a comparable study programme completed in China (at least 48 hours of Chinese language/cultural learning), which should take place sometime in the third year of study.





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