Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws

BAcc component: Consolidate effective command in specialised knowledge of the accounting discipline, including technical skills and critical thinking, to facilitate a career in accounting and entry into further professional development and professional practice. Graduates will have an awareness of the global contexts and international developments within the accounting discipline and the implications of these for businesses and the profession. Graduates' discipline knowledge will cover the core curriculum areas in a global context.

LLB component: Knowledge of the discipline is taught, practised and assessed in both core units and electives; in particular the fundamental discipline areas prescribed by the admitting authorities are taught in the core units. Students will demonstrate an understanding of these key areas that lead to accreditation as a barrister or solicitor in Australia. Students will also be encouraged to consider the law through indigenous, theoretical and international perspectives. Although the focus of an Australian law degree is Australian law, law units will often provide information about relevant law in other areas of the world in order to encourage a critical perspective. Legal resources may include international law, comparative material such as case-law and legislation from other jurisdictions and also social, political and economic perspectives. LLB with Honours students: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of one particular area of law that the student has selected to research for their Honours thesis.

BAcc component: Communicate extensively to a range of stakeholders using appropriate and diverse written, verbal, numerical, statistical, graphical and visual methods. Develop interpersonal skills to articulate a lucid and independent exposure of technical knowledge and information as well as building rapport with clients, colleagues and others, whilst recognising the accountability and transparency of financial reporting and disclosure of adequate information in the accounting profession. Graduates will be able to demonstrate expertise of the generic skills as required by the CA ANZ, CPA Australia and IPA.

LLB component: Both oral and written communication skills will be practised and assessed throughout the course. In particular, students will develop skills in legal writing and argument. These skills will benefit participants' ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in both legal and non-legal contexts. LLB with Honours students: Communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms to present well-reasoned arguments, challenge existing theories and defend new ideas and theories in various modes based on doctrinal or interdisciplinary research.

BAcc component: Ability to explain and apply accounting 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 and as a member of a group. Exercise critical thinking and judgement for decision-making and solving emerging issues in accounting with intellectual independence and rigor.

LLB component: This graduate attribute is taught, practised and assessed throughout the course using scenarios requiring students to identify legal issues, apply the law, and construct relevant, creative and ethically appropriate solutions. Students are also encouraged to respond and apply these problem-solving skills to broader societal projects. LLB with Honours students: Manage a project by identifying critical issues and conceptualising problems, critically analyse data collected and other relevant information and formulate recommendations and potential solutions.

BAcc component: Competence in identifying accounting issues and problems. Capacity to collect, organise, analyse, present and critically 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 in critical thinking when analysing the information they collect.

LLB component: Students will be required to identify, access and navigate complex databases to retrieve primary and secondary material. This requires them to obtain a high level of information literacy. Students will also be required to critically evaluate this information to complete assessment tasks. LLB with Honours students: Demonstrate an understanding of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within law and other disciplines, and use information collected or generated to construct new concepts or create new understandings.

BAcc component: Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and importance of professional ethics and integrity 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, colleagues and the community as a whole. Graduates will be able to demonstrate professional integrity and ethical behaviour as required by the CA ANZ, CPA Australia and IPA. Graduates also become aware of the importance of current and emerging social and environmental issues as these apply to their accounting careers.

LLB component: Students are taught to recognise and reflect upon ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts and to develop their ability to exercise professional judgement. Students are also encouraged throughout the course to reflect critically on the impact of the law on society.

BAcc component: Acquire skills to facilitate engagement in self-directed learning in the workforce or further study with personal strategies for lifelong professional development and practice, and own learning to acquire knowledge for multi-dimensional strategic and critical thinking. With own responsibility and accountability 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 dynamic business environment. Graduates will develop the capacity to incorporate feedback from external source and self-review to improve decision-making skills throughout their careers. They will also become familiar with the value systems and cultural perspectives of fellow students and the accounting profession.

LLB component: This course equips students with the skills needed to ensure the ongoing currency of their legal knowledge; appreciate law as a tool for social justice; and have an understanding that law is a dynamic discipline.

BAcc component: Acquire the capacity to work independently and use feedback on past performance to improve future performance. Collaborate effectively in a team or group to achieve common goals and solve problems, take responsibility and use initiative to contribute to the group outcome. Graduates also become aware of the multicultural environment, acting with dignity and showing respect to other members of the group.

LLB component: Students are encouraged to learn and work independently, and where appropriate, to collaborate effectively. Students are also encouraged to communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences.