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Bachelor of Accounting

CRICOS Course Codes: SA 069333J, QLD 069381A, VIC 066808C and NSW 068404G

The Bachelor of Accounting has been designed to produce employment ready graduates, to work in the modern world, using modern practices. The accountant of today must be equipped to become a comprehensive business advisor, across all areas of the business, and not just a "number cruncher".

  • Successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting entitles graduates to apply for associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
  • FEE-HELP is available but is subject to availability.
  • Credit transfers for studies passed above the Certificate IV level can reduce the price and duration of the course.

Duration

6 trimesters over 2 years (CRICOS Duration 104 weeks)

Locations

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

Start Dates

March, July and November each year

Course Structure

Year 1
Trimester 1
BUS101 Business Communication
BUS102 Introduction to Marketing
BUS103 Accounting for Decision makers
CCS102 Introduction to Management
   
Trimester 2  
BUS202
 Human Resource Management
BUS203 Business Law and Ethics
BUS204 Business Economics
CCS101 Flexible Thinking
   
Trimester 3
ACC101 Quantitative Techniques
ACC202 Financial Accounting
ACC203 Information Systems Development
ACC205 Management Accounting
 

Year 2
Trimester 4
ACC204 Corporate Accounting
ACC301 Ethics
ACC302 Taxation
CCS301 Entrepreneurship
   
Trimester 5
ACC201 Finance
ACC206 Auditing
ACC207 Corporations Law
ACC209 Cost Accounting
   
Trimester 6
ACC303 Forensic Accounting
ACC304 Accounting Theory
ACC305 Social and Environmental Accounting
BUS 301 Strategic Management
   

Assessment

This course uses a variety of assessment methods including:

  • Mid-subject examination
  • End of subject examination
  • Case studies
  • Written reports
  • Practical exercises
  • Presentations
  • Essays

Modes of study

Some of the modes of study used at Carrick include:

  • Tutorial group discussions
  • Lectures
  • Group work
  • Audio or visual presentations
  • Self-directed learning through research
  • Problem-solving

Career Pathways

Accounting students can gain jobs in the following areas: Accountants, Auditors, Accounting Clerks, Bank Workers, Bookkeepers, Branch Accountants and Managers (Financial), Credit and Loans Officers, Economists, Corporate Treasurers, Finance Managers, Finance Advisors, Financial Dealers and Brokers, Money Market and Statistical Clerks, Insurance Agents, Loss Assessors and Insurance Investigators, Insurance Clerks and many more.

Credit Transfers and Packaging

The Bachelor of Accounting offers a Credit Transfer process to all applicants upon enrolment.

International students can package English (EAP 1 and/or EAP 2) or any vocational programs with the Bachelor of Accounting and only pay $1,000 deposit towards the Bachelor of Accounting course.

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