Accountancy involves recording, classifying, summarizing and interpreting financial transactions and events, and is frequently used by lenders, managers, investors, tax authorities and other decision-makers. You'll have the chance to develop essential capabilities to operate successfully in contemporary business and multidisciplinary environments. Electives and program structure This program is designed to suit students who already have significant working experience or are on a cadetship, or for those who want to extend studies in business and related disciplines by choosing from a range of second majors and minors. The program consists of 24 courses (each 12 credit points) and includes: 8 compulsory common business core courses 8 business discipline major courses 8 flexible courses. Career Graduates gain employment in public accounting practices, supporting staff teams in areas like auditing, taxation, management consulting, business services and receivership. Others are recruited into commercial and government organizations in treasury, internal audit, strategic business planning, financial reporting and management accounting roles. The Department of Education forecasts that employment prospects for accountants to 2019 is expected to grow strongly. Pathway options You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Business (International Business) with credit when you successfully complete the following RMIT programs: Associate Degree in Business, you will receive 4 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 192 credit points) Advanced Diploma of Accounting - you will receive 4 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 192 credit points) Advanced Diploma of International Business - you will receive 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points) Diploma of Commerce, you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Diploma of Information Technology, you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Diploma of Financial Services - you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study After you have successfully completed this program you may be eligible for entry into the following programs: Bachelor of Business (Honours) Master of Commerce Alternatively you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT honours or postgraduate programs.