Bachelor of Professional Accounting
This comprehensive degree is designed for people with an aptitude for numbers and desire to forge a career in professional accounting.
OVERVIEW
CRICOS code 102356A
Duration (Full Time) 3 Years
Course Fees
Intake Dates March, July, November
Students Only available to international students
Faculty Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability
Campus Melbourne, SYDNEY
Entry Requirements
English Language Requirement
Overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Academic Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Overseas Equivalent.
COURSE OUTLINE
This comprehensive course is designed for people with an aptitude for numbers and desire to forge a career in professional accounting. Whether you see yourself working for the government a company or even your own business this degree will teach you the ins and outs of the systems and financial strategies that will prepare you for a rewarding career.
Your core subjects will include accounting taxation law auditing finance and economics. In addition you’ll be future-proofing your career by developing skills in creativity innovation marketing and digital business. You will have the opportunity to undertake a practical placement internship or project. Many of our graduates secure employment directly from Federation University work integrated learning and placement programs. Our strong links with industry and real-world experience gained throughout your degree ensure you start your career when you start studying with Federation.
The career opportunities for accounting graduates are vast. According to the Australian Government Job Outlook projections demand for accountants is forecast to grow. Our Bachelor of Professional Accounting course gives you the flexibility to choose a career in any industry. You could become a financial accountant management accountant auditor business manager financial consultant or CFO just to name a few. Accountancy is also considered a great launching pad to become a CEO.
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant. The degree is also accredited with the Tax Practitioners Board allowing graduates a streamlined pathway to becoming a registered tax agent.
Career opportunities
- Banker
- Accountant
- Business Manager
- Coroporate Finance
- Public Accountant
- Auditor
- Business Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Taxation Accountant
- Commercial Manager
- Business Director
- Professional Accountant
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant.
The degree is also accredited with the Tax Practitioners Board, allowing graduates a streamlined pathway to becoming a registered tax agent.
Sample Study Program*
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
- Principles of Accounting and Finance
- Fundamentals of Law
- Creativity and Innovation
- Introduction to Marketing
- Management Principles
- Professional Identity (Business)
- Principles of Economics
- Statistical Methods
2
- Business Information Systems
- Computerised Accounting and Practice
- Corporate Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Management Accounting 1
- Organisation Law
- Commercial Law
- Work Futures
3
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Management
- Auditing
- Taxation Law 2
- Employment Practice
- Co-Operative Experiential Learning (CEL) Unit
- Taxation Law 1
- Elective
* This is sample structures only. Please refer to course offerings for more detail.
* Unit offering may change during semester subject to staff availability.
CONTACT HOURS
12 hours per week.
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
Students will complete 60 days of co-operative industry placement.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
International students wishing to apply for credit exemption are required to indicate on the application form that you they wish to be considered for credit exemption and provide a syllabus of their previous studies with their application for the course. Applications will then be assessed for eligibility for credit exemption into the FedUni course. Not all courses offer credit exemption.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it’s important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that’s ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying with us webpage.
Look for further information on the course through FedUni Course Finder: https://study.federation.edu.au/
FedUni CRICOS Code 00103D | ATMC CRICOS Code 03013D