CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure

Core Structure

Number of units: 16 Total credit points: 96

A maximum of 12 level one units may be credited towards the Bachelor of Accounting. Students wishing to be recognised by the Taxation Practitioners Board should select the Public Practice minor or select the appropriate units in the Financial Planning major or Liberal Arts minor. 

The Bachelor of Accounting has 16 compulsory units. In addition to the core, you may choose one of the following:

  • An 8 unit Financial Planning Major,
  • An 8 unit Management, Entrepreneurship and Accounting Major,
  • An 8 unit Property Major,
  • or two minors from those listed.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ACCT11059 Accounting, Learning and Online Communication
ACCT11081 Introductory Financial Accounting
LAWS11030 Foundations of Business Law
MGMT11169 Business Analytics
ECON11026 Principles of Economics
FINC19011 Business Finance
ACCT19060 Management Accounting
ACCT19062 Intermediate Financial Accounting
ACCT19061 Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT19064 Auditing & Professional Practice
LAWS19032 Company & Association Law
LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A
ACCT13017 Financial Statement Analysis
ACCT19066 Accounting Systems and Assurance
ACCT19083 Corporate Governance & Ethics
BUSN13004 Professional Practice and Experience

Financial Planning Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

To apply for membership of the Financial Planning Association, you should select this major. If you with to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience), you should select the option of LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
FINC11001 Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
FINC19012 Investment Analysis and Risk Management
FINC19016 Retirement and Superannuation
FINC19019 Insurance Planning
FINC19020 Financial Plan Construction
FINC13001 Estate Planning
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance
LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B
PROP11001 Property Valuation
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law

Management, Entrepreneurship and Accounting Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48


This Management, Entrepreneurship and Accounting major is specifically for students studying in the Bachelor of Accounting. It provides a grounding in modern management, skills and knowledge. Advanced management accounting knowledge is added to this major to provide a compelling skill set for students who want a career in accounting and management. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour
HRMT19020 Perspectives on Organisational Change
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
MGMT19105 Quality Management
MGMT19126 Operations Management
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups

Property Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48


Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
PROP19003 Advanced Property Valuation
PROP19004 Rural Property Valuation
BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Maintenance
ECON19036 Property Economics
Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance
PROP11001 Property Valuation
BLAR11050 Residential Construction
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law
PROP13001 Property Development
PROP13002 Property Management

Innovation Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Innovation minor provides you with the opportunity to attain knowledge and skills useful in digitally disrupted business. If you wish to extend your accounting knowledge in this direction, you should consider selecting the Advanced Management Accounting option. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MGMT19105 Quality Management
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change
Available units
Students must complete 1 from the following units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
MGMT19126 Operations Management

Liberal Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Liberal Studies Minor enables students to compile a Minor consistent with an area of interest and/or career/profession requirements not already covered in the existing Majors and Minors. When choosing units for this Liberal Studies Minor the number of level 1 units within the Bachelor of Accounting must not exceed 12 units and all pre-requisites must be met. In addition, students should ensure the Minor consists of at least one level 1 unit, one level 2 unit, and one level 3 unit. If you wish to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience), you may need to include LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law in your selection. 

Available units
Students must complete 4 from the following units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
BLAR11050 Residential Construction
BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Maintenance
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
ECON19036 Property Economics
FINC11001 Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
FINC13001 Estate Planning
FINC19012 Investment Analysis and Risk Management
FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance
FINC19016 Retirement and Superannuation
FINC19019 Insurance Planning
FINC19020 Financial Plan Construction
HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour
HRMT19020 Perspectives on Organisational Change
LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MGMT19105 Quality Management
MGMT19126 Operations Management
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change
PROP11001 Property Valuation
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law
PROP13001 Property Development
PROP13002 Property Management
PROP19003 Advanced Property Valuation
PROP19004 Rural Property Valuation

Public Practice Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Public Practice minor is provided for students who may want to apply Taxation Practitioners Board accreditation and see a career in public accounting practice. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law