Students who achieve excellent academic performance in their accounting studies will be eligible to join the Honours year. The program extends undergraduate studies in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and taxation. Students undertake advanced coursework and a research thesis. Classes are conducted in a seminar setting. Students will have the opportunity to interact with research active academic staff, engage in the analysis of advanced accounting issues, and develop critical thinking skills. Students aspiring to the Honours program should consult the Honours Convener in the Research School of Accounting and Business Information Systems for advice. Students from other universities can also apply for entry. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to: Judgment Exercise judgment under minimal supervision to solve emerging or advanced accounting problems in complex contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives Knowledge Integrate advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of issues in auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law, and with an understanding of issues in accounting development and accounting research Application Skills Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to solve emerging or advanced accounting problems Communication and Teamwork Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in complex collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants Self-Management Seek and reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements and initiate this process for others Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.