Outline
Outline
The Accounting Technologies major provides comprehensive understanding of the use of technology in accounting and related areas.
You will study issues in managerial accounting, computer accounting packages, accounting modelling and accounting statement analysis, and explore the challenges for workplaces using e-commerce.
This major sits within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Commerce.
Recommended double majors:
This major must be completed as part of a double major with Accounting.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What jobs can the Accounting Technologies course lead to?
Careers
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Business analyst
- IT auditor
- IT manager
- Project manager
- Systems analyst
- Tax agent
- Tax consultant
- Treasurer
Industries
- Accounting
- Banking
- Business and management
- Finance and investment
- Government
- Law
- Resources and renewables
- Technology
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.
