Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Why study the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at UNE?
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance, either as an accountant in private practice or employed in industry, commerce or the public sector. It allows students to major solely in Professional Accounting, or both Professional Accounting and Applied Finance and provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to succeed in the accounting/finance field.
This is the degree to take you straight into the accounting profession. Students can satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)) by including relevant units in their program of study.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) provides you with the opportunity for an exciting career in accounting, a field that offers challenge, variety and job satisfaction; an opportunity to travel and work overseas and the opportunity to diversify your career into various sectors of the business community.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in accounting, financial administration in corporate organisations, auditing, stockbroking, investment advising, small and medium enterprise management and careers in government departments such as trade and industry.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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| Official Abbreviation | BCom(Acct) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | This degree allows accreditation with the three major professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Trimester 3 provides an opportunity for students to fast track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete their degree. A selection of units is offered off campus during this period, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
All other students apply direct to UNE using the undergraduate admission form For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. Recommended studies: Any two units of Mathematics. For some units in the economics, finance and quantitative statistics areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. Also Accounting, Economics and Business. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students may undertake the Work Ready unit as an elective unit. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced Standing may be granted for relevant qualifications or studies. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 36 cps |
| ONE Mandatory Major or ONE Mandatory Major and ONE Approved Major |
36 or 72 cps |
| Elective Units | 36 or 72 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Mandatory Major
Approved Major
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one mandatory major or one mandatory major and one approved major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Commere - Accounting.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Business on completion of 48 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Demonstrate effective command of specialist knowledge of the accounting discipline, including technical knowledge, to facilitate a career in accounting and entry into further professional development and professional practice. Graduates' discipline knowledge will cover the core curriculum areas required by the ICAA and CPA Australia.
Communication Skills
Communicate extensively to a range of stakeholders using appropriate and diverse written, verbal, numerical, statistical, graphical and visual methods to both communicate technical information as well as build rapport with clients, colleagues and others, whilst recognising the particular importance of the issues of disclosure of adequate information and reporting and transparency in the accounting profession. Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency of the generic skills required by the ICAA and CPA Australia.
Global Perspectives
Demonstrate an awareness of the global perspectives of and international developments within the accounting discipline, including international regulatory frameworks in the accounting and auditing areas, such as the possible convergence of US GAAP and IFRS, and the GRI vision of disclosure in economic, environmental and social performance. Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency of the generic skills required by the ICAA and CPA Australia.
Information Literacy
Demonstrate the ability to identify accounting and finance issues and problems and to collect, organise, analyse, present and evaluate relevant information using appropriate formats, methods and techniques for the accounting discipline, both in domestic and international contexts. Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency of the generic skills required by the ICAA and CPA Australia.
Life-Long Learning
Engage in self-directed learning in the workforce or through further study with personal strategies for lifelong professional development and learning to acquire knowledge for multi-dimensional strategic thinking. Graduates will pursue learning both independently and cooperatively, and this continual development will enable them to respond appropriately to complex, unfamiliar and unexpected challenges in the ever-changing business environment. Graduates will also become familiar with the value systems and cultural perspectives of fellow students. Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency of the generic skills required by the ICAA and CPA Australia.
Problem Solving
Explore and demonstrate an ability to explain and apply traditional accounting and finance standards, using advanced methods and sophisticated techniques in a variety of contexts, to identify problems and issues and formulate solutions within the professional area of accounting, both independently or as a member of a group. Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency of the generic skills required by the ICAA and CPA Australia.
Social Responsibility
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and importance of the integrity and professional ethics required in the accounting discipline, including an awareness of relevant professional codes of conduct, strategies to identify and deal with unethical behaviour and of their professional responsibility towards clients and the community as a whole. Graduates also become aware of the importance of sustainability with regard to economic, environmental and social performance and the respective reporting requirements as it applies to their accounting career. Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency of the generic skills required by the ICAA and CPA Australia.
Team Work
Work in a team or collaboratively work within a multidisciplinary group to achieve common goals and to solve problems, to contribute specialist knowledge as required and to take responsibility and initiative to contribute to group performance. Graduates also become aware of the multicultural environment, acting with dignity and showing respect to the fellow members of the group.
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