MJDU-ACTAX v.1 Accounting and Taxation Double Major (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, and equips graduates for a professional accounting career in commerce, industry, government or public practice.
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, subject to that institute's employment conditions. The course is also accredited by the Taxation Institute of Australia, the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants and the Tax Agents Board of Western Australia.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| TAXA3009 | v.1 | Taxation Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| TAXA2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Australian Tax Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| ACCT2005 | v.1 | Financial Accounting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT2002 | v.1 | Management Accounting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| FNCE2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Finance Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA3002 | v.1 | Australian Tax Law Cases | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| BLAW2013 | v.1 * | Business and Company Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| BLAW2006 | v.1 | Company Law for Business | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT2006 | v.1 | Corporate Accounting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT2000 | v.1 | Accounting Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA3004 | v.1 | Special Topics in Australian Tax Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| BLAW2007 | v.1 | International Business Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT3000 | v.1 | Auditing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT3001 | v.1 | Management Control Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA3003 | v.1 | Tax Structures | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| ACCT3004 | v.1 | Accounting Theory and Analysis | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA3001 | v.1 | Tax Administration | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA3000 | v.1 | Foundations of International Taxation | 3.0 | 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.
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