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Bachelor of Accounting

Course delivered by University of South Australia

Major:

  • Accounting

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Accounting gives you expertise in a fundamental tool of business planning and financial control. You can apply this expertise in any industry and know you'll be helping to grow the business, or even start your own small enterprise!

Accountancy is a core business speciality that can open up career opportunities in Corporate Reporting, Taxation, Management and Business Communications across a variety of industries.

As well as a solid grounding in fundamental accounting principles, this accounting degree looks at the relationship of accounting to an entire organisation. Students look at complementary disciplines such as economics, law, management and marketing.

You can adapt your Bachelor of Accounting degree to your accounting role or take individual units to expand your CV. Additionally students complete Broadening Undergraduate Education (BUGE) units to develop professional skills outside of business.

The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia.


What You Will Learn with the Bachelor of Accounting

Core units in this accounting degree course establish your understanding of today's best accounting practice: decision-making, accountability and business management. Gain expertise in different accounting systems and software packages. Subjects include:

  • Financial accounting
  • Business mathematics and statistics
  • Economic principles
  • Company & taxation law
  • Auditing theory and practice.

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What the Bachelor of Accounting Can Do for You

Accounting students graduate with a strong and diverse base of accounting and business competencies. They emerge highly employable and highly mobile.

  • Get on the career track to management: become a CFO.
  • Increase your salary with a stronger skill set.
  • Specialise in cost management, auditing or international business.
  • Establish yourself in a firm - or consult in investment.

Talk to SEEK Learning about the Bachelor of Accounting distance learning course and study options.


Helping You Meet Your Goals

SEEK Learning consultants are experts in matching courses with career needs, and have helped thousands of people to advance their careers through education.

We work with you to find the right course to meet your career goals.

We also make it as easy as possible for you to start learning quickly. There are no pre-requisites for this university degree, and we'll help you through the enrolment process. You'll also enjoy strong student support as you work towards your qualification.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now to discuss your goals, and get started on the right course, right now.

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Getting Started

Not sure where to begin? We've selected units that allow you to start learning, build your study skills and confidence, while keeping your degree options open. Note these are recommendations only and we will discuss your particular requirements over the phone.

For the Bachelor of Accounting, useful starting points include Accounting Decisions and Accountability, Business Communications and Introduction to Management.

Set Your Own Timetable

Studying with OUA has allowed me to complete my degree without stopping work - the flexibility is great.

Belinda M

Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are 6 modules available:

  • An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
  • Setting Study Goals and Objectives
  • Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
  • Getting to Know Your Study Materials
  • Scheduling Tasks and Time
  • Preparing and Sitting for Exams

Each module can be completed within 3 hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Course Structure

  • Total units: 24
  • Set units: 18
  • Electives: 4
  • BUGE units: 2
Course modules
Course Units
  • Computer Systems and Applications
  • Accounting Decisions & Accountability
  • Financial Accounting 1
  • Introduction to Law
  • Business Mathematics & Statistics
  • Introduction to Management
  • Cost Management Systems
  • Economic Principles
  • Public Sector Accounting
  • Accounting - Its Organisational & Societal Context
  • Marketing Theory & Practice
  • Financial Accounting 2
  • Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Company Law
  • Taxation Law
  • Business Communication & Negotiation
  • Auditing Theory & Practice
  • Finance and Investment
  • Global Issues for Australian Business
  • Financial Accounting 3
  • Issues in Accounting Theory
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Study online in your own time. Qualifications identical to those received on campus.

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No Pre-requisites, No Age Limits

Open to anyone

Open to anyone

Unlimited places and no pre-requisites.

Same qualifications

Same qualifications

Identical to those earned on-campus.

Lots of support

Lots of support

Including study-skills training for mature-age students

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