The Bachelor of Accounting allows students to develop skills that are fundamental to evaluating, analysing and communicating the financial position of an organisation or individual. The course is designed to prepare individuals in the core areas of financial accounting, management accounting, finance, tax and auditing, in addition to economics and commercial law. Students with studies in accounting find rewarding work in industry, commerce, the public sector, the financial industry or business consulting and public accounting. Successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Major in Accounting 8 units (100 credit points) Develop skills that are fundamental to evaluating, analysing and communicating the financial position of an organisation or individual. Become prepared in the areas of financial information systems, management accounting, company accounting, financial management, tax and auditing. Students seeking professional accreditation must complete additional units. Course learning outcomes Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to accounting and apply those principles in a range of practices systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies work collaboratively in diverse groups. Career opportunities This course prepares graduates for careers in the accounting, investment and finance industries. Graduates may find employment with small or large companies worldwide, including private practices, government-owned entities and banks. Possible roles include graduate accountant, account manager, auditor, fund accounting officer, taxation agent, merchant banker, corporate treasurer, investment banker and financial adviser.