Overview Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. Understanding this language means accountants hold the privileged position of being key contributors to a business' success. Armed with such skills, accountants can apply their knowledge in any number of dynamic industries. This course enables you to understand the challenges and issues facing the world and the accounting profession at present, and helps you meet the requirements for professional accreditation in accounting. KEY FEATURES You'll gain essential accounting and reporting knowledge, as well as a range of business-related skills in assurance and audit, commercial law, economics, financial management, information systems and statistics. The professional accounting sequence meets the tertiary education requirements of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Double-degree options, some of which can be completed in four years of full-time or equivalent part-time study, are available to expand your career options. ACCREDITATION This degree satisfies tertiary educational requirements for entry into the CPA Australia CPA program, the CAANZ CA program, the ACCA professional program and the IPA PNA program. SUITABLE FOR Do you want to learn about business, finance and management? If so, this degree will prepare you for a demanding career in accounting. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS accountant auditor business analyst consulting firm manager financial institution manager forensic accountant government policy planner/analyst merchant banker stockbroker EMPLOYERS accounting and consulting firms auditors business analyst firms financial institutions forensic accounting firms government departments superannuation and insurance firms