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Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy)

Whether they work in a large multinational corporation, a government agency or a small company, accountants play a pivotal role in advising senior management on the financial direction of the enterprise.

Professional Recognition

On completion of a Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) degree you will have gained the necessary skills and qualifications to work as an accountant.

To be eligible for membership of the two Australian accounting professional bodies, CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), students must complete subjects in addition to those specified for the Bachelor of Commerce degree. These subjects are noted below.

Graduates are also eligible to join the international organisation, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Subjects required for major study

Subjects  
Session
Credit Points

ACCY200

Financial Accounting IIA

Autumn

6

ACCY201

Financial Accounting IIB

Spring
6

ACCY211

Management Accounting II

Autumn

6

FIN221

Business Finance I

Autumn/ Spring

6

ACCY302

Financial Accounting III

Autumn

12

ACCY312

Management Accounting III

Spring

6

ACCY342

Auditing and Assurance Services

Autumn/ Spring

6

Additional specified subjects (30 credit points) required for professional accreditation; ACCY231, LAW100, LAW210, LAW302 and LAW315. The last four subjects constitute a minor in Business Law.

Other information

For additional information contact accfin@uow.edu.au

 
 
 

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