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Accountancy
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
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The Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) offers advanced accountancy topics including financial reporting, auditing and management accounting. You will learn about financial accounting in its organisational, social and political contexts as well as study relevant law subjects (including taxation law and law of business organisations) so as to be eligible for associate membership of professional accounting bodies. Students seeking professional accreditation must consult with the Academic Advisor early in their studies. This is especially important for those doing double majors and double degrees.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY200 | Financial Accounting IIA | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ACCY201 | Financial Accounting IIB | 6 | Spring |
| ACCY211 | Management Accounting II | 6 | Autumn |
| ACCY231 | Information Systems in Accounting | 6 | Spring |
| FIN 222 | Corporate Finance | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ACCY305 | Financial Accounting III | 6 | Autumn |
| ACCY312 | Management Accounting III | 6 | Spring |
| ACCY342 | Auditing and Assurance Services | 6 | Autumn |
Additional specified subjects (18 credit points) required for professional accreditation; LAW 101, LAW 302 and LAW 315. Students wishing to have a minor in Business Law will also be required to undertake an additional LAW subject selected from the Business Law major subject listing.
Professional Recognition
A Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) enables graduates to meet the educational requirements of a number of national and international professional registrations and memberships, depending on the subjects completed. For more information, visit Professional Recognition.
Other Information
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