Course information

Advances in technology such as artificial intelligence, big data and robotic accounting are creating opportunities for accountants with highly developed analytical, communication and financial skills to add value to organisations operating in diverse contexts in Australia and around the world.

Through UNE’s Bachelor of Accounting you’ll develop the theoretical knowledge and the soft and technical skills required to thrive in this fast-changing environment.

Whether you want to be a professional accountant accredited with a major accounting body, or enhance your career prospects in a wide range of sectors of business and government, UNE’s Bachelor of Accounting lets you tailor your studies to suit your career goals.

You will develop a deep understanding of accounting concepts, methods and techniques for professional practice in the business world and learn to critically apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems. Hone your communication skills to effectively collaborate with others and present your ideas and advice, ensuring your adaptability and resilience in any role and industry you pursue.

The flexibility of UNE’s Bachelor of Accounting will help broaden your horizons. With our course you can:

• Choose to study finance, management, marketing, human resource management, economics, or other units of your choice.

• Target your career by taking elective units from other disciplines across the University. For example, pursue forensic accounting by studying accounting systems design; focus on IT systems by choosing from the computer science suite of units; or take screen or media studies units to open up possibilities to work in the film industry.

• Qualify for admission to the major Australian professional accounting bodies for full membership and continuing professional development.

• Qualify as a tax practitioner with only two additional units of study.

• Fast track your degree and complete the Bachelor of Accounting in two years full time or four years part time if you choose elective units rather than an additional major.

• Choose part-time study and fit the degree around your time constraints with up to 10 years to complete the course.

• Access a CPA Australia mentoring program to lay the groundwork for your professional career — you will enhance your practical experience by tapping into industry links and internship opportunities with Australian accounting firms

• Apply for a scholarship — we have a range of opportunities.

Course structure

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Fundamentals of Personal Finance 

• Introduction to Management Accounting 

• Intermediate Financial Accounting (AFM211) – 6 credit points

• Corporate Finance (AFM231) – 6 credit points

• Accounting Information Systems (AFM275) – 6 credit points

• Accounting Theory (AFM301) – 6 credit points

• Advanced Financial Accounting (AFM305) – 6 credit points

• Auditing (AFM319) – 6 credit points

• Accounting Project (AFM321) – 6 credit points

• Economics for Management (ECON106) – 6 credit points

• Introduction to Business Law (LSSU251) – 6 credit points

• Principles of Corporation Law (LSSU391) – 6 credit points

• Principles of Taxation Law (LSSU392) – 6 credit points

• Business Statistics (QM161) – 6 credit points

• Introduction to Business Analytics (QM162) – 6 credit points

Course outcomes

• The Bachelor of Accounting offers a thorough and deep understanding of accounting concepts, methods and techniques for professional practice in the business world. It provides graduates an excellent opportunity to acquire both theoretical and technical knowledge plus practical skills in diverse contexts, as well as developing a vivid career in accounting within local and global settings. This course also builds a cemented foundation for further professional development to highly motivated graduates.