MJDU-ACFPL v.1 Accounting and Financial Planning 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.
This double major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of, and competencies in, accounting and financial planning. It covers the fields of auditing, taxation, business law and financial management, and equips graduates for professional accounting or financial planning careers 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. The course is also accredited by the Financial Planning Association (FPA). The course meets the knowledge and skill requirements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Regulatory Guide (RG) 146, and graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) after relevant work experience requirements are met.
Major/Minor/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; understand and apply knowledge relating to financial planning to analyse issues concerning the financial planning industry.
2. critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity; develop accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information; identify structures and formulate issues and apply appropriate skills to provide optimal advice for issues in financial planning.
3. locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources; collect and analyse empirical data and conceptual information and be able to synthesise into appropriate frameworks for analysis of financial planning issues.
4. relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language; communicate in oral, written and qualitative and quantitative media channels; be able to communicate with both clients and professionals in the financial planning industry.
5. use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate; distinguish, identify and apply available technologies and methodologies in financial planning.
6. 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; understand the implications and potential impacts of current developments in the financial planning industry on both domestic and international clients
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; be able to apply acquired skills individually and in a team to facilitate the understanding and solution of financial planning issues in a professional and ethical manner.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| ECOM2001 | v.1 | Quantitative Techniques for Business | 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 | |
| BLAW2006 | v.1 | Company Law for Business | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| BLAW2013 | v.1 * | Business and Company Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| ACCT2006 | v.1 | Corporate Accounting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT2000 | v.1 | Accounting Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Australian Tax Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| TAXA3009 | v.1 | Taxation Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| FNCE2001 | v.1 | Personal Finance | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| ACCT3000 | v.1 | Auditing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT3001 | v.1 | Management Control Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA3006 | v.1 | Estate Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| FNCE3003 | v.1 | Personal Risk and Insurance | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| ACCT3004 | v.1 | Accounting Theory and Analysis | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| TAXA3005 | v.1 | Superannuation and Retirement Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| FNCE3002 | v.1 | Financial Plan Construction | 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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