Want to stand out from the crowd? Future employers will know instantly what career you are qualified for when you apply with this named degree.

Unlike pure accounting degrees, our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance will broaden your career choices. In addition to graduating with an extensive corporate accounting education, you will gain a good understanding of financial systems. This course also covers financial decision-making during times of uncertainty which can be applied to careers in banking, financial consulting, funds management, merchant banking, stockbroking or treasury.

We know that practical experience is important for you, so it’s important for us. Our work integrated learning programs prepare you for the future world of work and build your employability skills, foster an entrepreneurial mindset and hone your communication and project management skills.

Professional experience

You will be required to complete a compulsory Community Engagement unit featuring between 35 and 70 volunteer hours, and have the option of completing a professional experience unit consisting of 105 placement hours.

Work placement

Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs give you essential job-ready skills and experiences as part of all our degrees.

Your professional experience placement will bridge the gap between academic studies and the real world of work by completing 105 hours of work experience in organisations such as chartered accounting firms, stockbrokers, financial planners, accounts departments of government and private corporations and banks.

Community engagement

Through a community engagement placement you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of social enterprises with 35-70 hours of volunteering with a not-for-profit organisation.

Volunteer experience

All Faculty of Business undergraduate students are required to undertake a community engagement unit where students engage in voluntary work within a not-for-profit organisation over a period of 35-70  hours.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance has been accredited by the CPA (Certified Practicing Accountants) Australia, by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and by the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance has been accredited by the CPA (Certified Practicing Accountants) Australia, by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and by the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).