Bachelor of Accounting - Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Overview

La Trobe’s Bachelor of Accounting has been designed in collaboration with industry partners to teach you core accounting knowledge and skills across every aspect of business. From working with industry-standard technology to undertaking a project which simulates real-world business scenarios, you’ll gain the technical and human skills you need to … For more content click the Read more button below. With a range of optional majors and minors, as well as a wide breadth of electives, you’ll be able to build your degree to support your career ambitions. Develop vital knowledge and skills in accounting, information systems, finance, economics, management and data analytics tools. Build a deep understanding of financial accounting, business law and management accounting. Then integrate your knowledge by studying auditing and assurance, forensic accounting and taxation. You could have the opportunity to undertake a work placement where you gain real-life experience and first-hand knowledge of professional organisations. Previous students have worked at accounting firms of all sizes, from multinationals to metropolitan and regional firms, as well as government institutions and local and international businesses. Gain hands-on experience. Develop your professional networks through the connections you make as you study. Be ready to become a trusted authority on business operations. You'll learn:Information and communications technologyExplore current and emerging technologies, business processes, information systems, internal controls and governance.Accounting systems and processesApply accounting principles to record, report, and analyse business transactions, and work with cloud-based accounting software.Financial accounting and reportingApply financial accounting standards to account for complex practical issues. Evaluate firms’ accounting policy choice, and financial reporting quality.Management accountingUnderstand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.Auditing assurance and forensic accountingInvestigate the function of audit and assurance services and the environment in which they operate. Build your skills in contemporary forensic accounting practices.TaxationUnderstand Commonwealth income tax legislation and its implications for individuals and businesses – from assessable income and deductions to capital gains and fringe benefits tax. Examine the taxation of entities and tax administration.

La Trobe’s Bachelor of Accounting has been designed in collaboration with industry partners to teach you core accounting knowledge and skills across every aspect of business.

From working with industry-standard technology to undertaking a project which simulates real-world business scenarios, you’ll gain the technical and human skills you need to adapt and thrive in our era of digital transformation.

With a range of optional majors and minors, as well as a wide breadth of electives, you’ll be able to build your degree to support your career ambitions.

Develop vital knowledge and skills in accounting, information systems, finance, economics, management and data analytics tools. Build a deep understanding of financial accounting, business law and management accounting. Then integrate your knowledge by studying auditing and assurance, forensic accounting and taxation.

You could have the opportunity to undertake a work placement where you gain real-life experience and first-hand knowledge of professional organisations. Previous students have worked at accounting firms of all sizes, from multinationals to metropolitan and regional firms, as well as government institutions and local and international businesses.

Gain hands-on experience. Develop your professional networks through the connections you make as you study. Be ready to become a trusted authority on business operations.

You'll learn:

Information and communications technology
- Explore current and emerging technologies, business processes, information systems, internal controls and governance.
Accounting systems and processes
- Apply accounting principles to record, report, and analyse business transactions, and work with cloud-based accounting software.
Financial accounting and reporting
- Apply financial accounting standards to account for complex practical issues. Evaluate firms’ accounting policy choice, and financial reporting quality.
Management accounting
- Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
Auditing assurance and forensic accounting
- Investigate the function of audit and assurance services and the environment in which they operate. Build your skills in contemporary forensic accounting practices.
Taxation
- Understand Commonwealth income tax legislation and its implications for individuals and businesses – from assessable income and deductions to capital gains and fringe benefits tax. Examine the taxation of entities and tax administration.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Kate Mai

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

066343J

Course instance contact

Kate Mai

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Course duration (part time)

6 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To attain the Bachelor of Accounting, students will be required to complete 360 credit points in total consisting of:225 credit points core subjects,15 credit points core choice subjects and120 credit points - Additional Major/Minor(s)/Elective(s).

Additional explanatory information

The course allows you to complete a major or minor which can be selected from the open access major and minor list. Recommended Business majors and minors are:

Agribusiness,
Business analytics,
Digital business,
Digital marketing (minor only),
Economics,
Event management,
Finance (major only),
Human resource management,
Investment (minor only),
International business,
Management,
Marketing (major only),
Sport management,
Tourism and hospitality.

Where one or more subjects are shared between this major and another component (course, second major or minor) the subjects will be replaced with a Business school elective at that level of the common subject.

Course structure
360 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core105 credit points

Electives or major or minor15 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core45 credit points

Core choice15 credit points

Electives or major or minor30 credit points

Level three120 credit points

Capstone15 credit points

Core60 credit points

Electives or major or minor45 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in accounting and general business disciplines.

Critically apply accounting knowledge, skills, and data analytics tools to solve accounting problems.

Effectively interpret financial and non-financial information and communicate to a range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Exercise professional judgement to solve routine accounting problems in business contexts from social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.

Review performance feedback to identify learning opportunities and develop strategies for self-improvement.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information. Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

Use your accounting skills in a diverse range of roles in commercial and public sector organisations, including:

Business analyst
- Assist with start-up structuring, valuation and financing, review existing business operations and performance, and implement improvements.
Financial accountant
- Provide external and internal stakeholders with valuable business information through financial reports, reconciliations and statutory obligations.
Management accountant
- Help your organisation evaluate past performance and plan for the future. Analyse financial and non-financial data to assist in decision-making and advise on the implications of business decisions.
Taxation accountant
- Investigate taxation issues for individuals and organisations. Manage, prepare and submit reports, including tax returns and other statements, and advise clients on how to manage their income.
Auditor or forensic accountant
- Use modern auditing and data analytics tools to give clients assurance about an organisation’s operations – or, as a forensic accountant, attempt to identify fraud and find evidence of irregularities for use in court cases.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). All graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting are eligible to apply for membership with CIMA. The Bachelor of Accounting is also accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting are also eligible to apply for membership with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for further details.

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Internal course relationships

Nested

Diploma in Business

Pathways from

Diploma in Business

External pathways

External pathways into this course

La Trobe University (LTU) has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions.If your institution has a pathway arrangement with LTU you may be eligible to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred LTU program.If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an LTU partner, credit into your LTU program will be assessed on a case by case basis.For further information or if you are unable to locate your previous institution/study, please contact our Future Students Centre.

Scholarships

La Trobe university offers a wide range of scholarships for domestic and international students in the Business and Commerce study area (where Accounting is a part). Please visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships.

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