Description
Unlike pure accounting degrees, our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance will broaden your career choices. In addition to graduating with an extensive corporate accounting education, you will gain a good understanding of financial instruments, institutions, markets and systems. This course also covers financial decision-making under uncertainty which can be applied to careers in banking, financial consulting, funds management, merchant banking, stockbroking or treasury.
Future employers will know instantly what you are qualified in when you apply with a named degree. And you’ll be eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants.
Course duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Campus availability and study mode
Campus availability
- Brisbane (Attendance)
- Melbourne (Attendance)
- North Sydney (Attendance)
Study mode definitions
Attendance: Face-to-face and/or via video conference, at an ACU campus or another location.
Multi-mode: A combination of Online and Attendance (including examinations, practicums, residentials, etc.).
Online: Fully online (including assessments).
Sample Course Map
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | BUSN113 Managing people and organisations | ACCT100 Introduction to Accounting | BUSN114 Working with technology | ECON200 Economics: policy frameworks and markets |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | STAT207 Business data analysis | BUSN112 Managing markets | LEGL101 Introduction to business law: legal frameworks for businesses | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society or PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature or PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | ACCT204 Management accounting (Pre: ACCT100) | ACCT207 Financial accounting (Pre: ACCT100) | BAFN205 Financial instruments and institutions | BAFN200 Principles of finance |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | ACCT209 Corporate accounting (Pre: ACCT207) | LEGL201 Company law: directors and corporate regulation (Pre: LEGL101) | BAFN306 Entrepreneurial finance (Pre: BAFN200) | BAFN204 Portfolio management: investing wisely (Pre: BAFN200) |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | BIPX202 Community engagement: building strengths and capabilities | LEGL300 Taxation law (Pre: LEGL101) | ACCT305 Accounting information systems (Pre: ACCT207) | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100, PHIL102, PHIL104) |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | ACCT300 Auditing (Pre: ACCT209) | ACCT303 Strategic management accounting (Pre: ACCT204) | BUSN304 Working with diversity and conflict or BIPX301 Professional experience | BAFN307 Financial risk management (Pre: BAFN200) |
'Pre:' – indicates a unit that must be completed before the next unit can be undertaken (prerequisite).
A blank cell indicates that there are no additional units required for that study period.
This is a sample program only and units will vary between states. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
Deferment, credit points & course units
Deferment
Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information.Course Units (Subjects)
Schedule of Unit OfferingsStart dates
- Semester 1 - February
- Semester 2 - To be advised
- Semester 1 - February
- Semester 2 - To be advised
- Semester 1 - February
- Semester 2 - To be advised
Course costs
- Average first year fee: $10389 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only; subject to passage of legislation)
Important Note on Fees
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per semester;
- the choice of major or specialisation; and
- elective units.
The University reviews fees annually.
Essential requirements for admission
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
New South Wales
- Prerequisites: English (Standard) (Band 2) or EAL (Band 3)
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English
Or be admitted under the Passion 4 Business Program.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
Admission criteria
The table below shows the range of ATARs/OPs (excludes adjustment factors) and Selection Ranks (may include adjustment factors) achieved by students who were accepted into this course last year. These may vary from year to year. Learn more about admission to ACU.
ATAR/OP range
For those offered places in 2019
Student Profile
Breakdown of how students entered this course last year and in what numbers.
Further information
Inherent Requirements
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit. Learn more about inherent requirements and how they affect you, and explore the requirements for your course.
Applying for admission
Direct Applications
You can apply Direct to ACU through the Passion 4 Business early offer program. Check out the application process and the eligibility criteria here.
You can apply Direct to ACU if you are not a recent school leaver and have not already applied through VTAC or UAC.
Admission Pathways to this course
Admission Schemes
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Program
- Community Achiever Program (CAP)
- ACU's Schools' Recommendation Program (SRP)
- Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - NSW/ACT only
- Passion for Business (P4B)
Adjustment Factors which may improve your Selection Rank
- Most applicants to undergraduate courses at ACU are eligible for adjustment factors – which can help improve your selection rank when applying for a degree. Your location, school or personal circumstances may make you eligible too. Learn more about the full list of available adjustments.
Articulation from another course
Work and Life Experience
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Work experience - A Selection Rank can be calculated based on your work experience - you need to document all of your experience and provide supporting documentation
If you have a Selection Rank but it's not enough for this course
- Complete 2 non-award individual UG units; the results attained for these units can then be converted to a Selection Rank
- Complete a VET qualification such as an AQF Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
- Commence another ACU Bachelor degree with a lower required Selection Rank, successfully complete 2 or more units, then apply for an internal transfer to this course. A new Selection Rank will be calculated from your results in the ACU units.
Career paths
Graduate Career Opportunities arise in both the private and public sectors and cover a wide range of occupations:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Budget Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Adviser
- Financial Assurance and Compliance Manager
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Investment Analyst
- Tax Agent
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance has been accredited by the CPA (Certified Practicing Accountants) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Volunteer experience
All Faculty of Business undergraduate students are required to undertake a community engagement unit where students engage in voluntary work within a not-for-profit organisation over a period of 35-70 hours.
Pathways to further study
The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance may also lead to study at the postgraduate level including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees.
More course information
Graduates of TAFE and other VET providers, holding a cognate Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be eligible to receive advanced standing for some units in the course. The exact level of advanced standing will be determined on a course-by-course basis.
Contacts for future students
Enquiries:
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: askacu@acu.edu.au
Description
Unlike pure accounting degrees, our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance will broaden your career choices. In addition to graduating with an extensive corporate accounting education, you will gain a good understanding of financial instruments, institutions, markets and systems. This course also covers financial decision-making under uncertainty which can be applied to careers in banking, financial consulting, funds management, merchant banking, stockbroking or treasury.
Future employers will know instantly what you are qualified in when you apply with a named degree. And you’ll be eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants.
Course duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Start dates and campus availability
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
Deferment, credit points & course units
Deferment
Yes. See Defer your offer.
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
Course Units (Subjects)
Schedule of Unit OfferingsCourse structure – 1st year
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | BUSN113 Managing people and organisations | ACCT100 Introduction to Accounting | BUSN114 Working with technology | ECON200 Economics: policy frameworks and markets |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | STAT207 Business data analysis | BUSN112 Managing markets | LEGL101 Introduction to business law: legal frameworks for businesses | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society or PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature or PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | ACCT204 Management accounting (Pre: ACCT100) | ACCT207 Financial accounting (Pre: ACCT100) | BAFN205 Financial instruments and institutions | BAFN200 Principles of finance |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | ACCT209 Corporate accounting (Pre: ACCT207) | LEGL201 Company law: directors and corporate regulation (Pre: LEGL101) | BAFN306 Entrepreneurial finance (Pre: BAFN200) | BAFN204 Portfolio management: investing wisely (Pre: BAFN200) |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | BIPX202 Community engagement: building strengths and capabilities | LEGL300 Taxation law (Pre: LEGL101) | ACCT305 Accounting information systems (Pre: ACCT207) | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100, PHIL102, PHIL104) |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | ACCT300 Auditing (Pre: ACCT209) | ACCT303 Strategic management accounting (Pre: ACCT204) | BUSN304 Working with diversity and conflict or BIPX301 Professional experience | BAFN307 Financial risk management (Pre: BAFN200) |
'Pre:' – indicates a unit that must be completed before the next unit can be undertaken (prerequisite).
A blank cell indicates that there are no additional units required for that study period.
This is a sample program only and units will vary between states. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
Course costs
- Unit Fee: $3531.00 (2020)
- Average first year fee: $28248.00 (2020)
- Estimated Total Cost: $84744.00 (2020)
Important Note on Fees
The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.
Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Essential requirements for admission
Equivalent of Australian High School completion plus academic IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading)
Applying for Admission
How to Apply
Information on the application procedure.
- International Students Apply Now
- International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:
- NSW & ACT
- Apply through UAC
- Queensland
- Apply through QTAC
- Victoria
- Apply through VTAC
Inherent Requirements
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit. Learn more about inherent requirements and how they affect you, and explore the requirements for your course.
Career paths
Graduate Career Opportunities arise in both the private and public sectors and cover a wide range of occupations:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Budget Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Adviser
- Financial Assurance and Compliance Manager
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Investment Analyst
- Tax Agent
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance has been accredited by the CPA (Certified Practicing Accountants) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Volunteer experience
All Faculty of Business undergraduate students are required to undertake a community engagement unit where students engage in voluntary work within a not-for-profit organisation over a period of 35-70 hours.
Pathways to further study
The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance may also lead to study at the postgraduate level including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees.
More course information
Graduates of TAFE and other VET providers, holding a cognate Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be eligible to receive advanced standing for some units in the course. The exact level of advanced standing will be determined on a course-by-course basis.
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