Accounting Major (BCom)

Qualified accountants are in demand around the world, meeting financial needs in dynamic business environments.

In the Accounting major you will have a sound foundation in accounting, auditing, taxation and relevant areas of business law and financial management, and be able to apply to knowledge across a range of accounting contexts.

You’ll learn how to develop and communicate information relating to the financial performance of organisations, and use your accounting knowledge to support business decision-making.

You will graduate with a qualification that is recognised internationally.

Accounting is offered as part of the Bachelor of Commerce.

Due to accreditation requirements, the Accounting major is comprised of 12 core units (which is more than other majors). As such, students can complete an Accounting major with either:

• One minor and 2 elective units, OR
• Six electives, OR
• A second major from the prescribed list below:
  • Accounting Technologies
  • Banking
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Law
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Taxation

What you'll learn

• apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistic, law and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity
• critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity; develop accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information
• locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources
• relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language
• use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate
• take responsibility for self-directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development
• recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system
• demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations
• apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, advising clients, demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes. Work independently to achieve agreed outcomes