The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Kaplan Business School (KBS) is an undergraduate accounting degree designed to develop both business knowledge and practical accounting skills. KBS states that the course is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and ACCA, providing a pathway towards professional accounting programs and certification.

Key benefits include:

• Build a strong foundation in accounting, finance, business and commercial law.
• Develop skills in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and financial reporting.
• Develop analytical and quantitative skills for accounting and business decision-making.
• Learn to communicate accounting advice to both accounting and non-accounting audiences.
• Develop an understanding of ethical, legal, regulatory, economic and international business contexts.
• Gain access to a professional pathway through CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA.
• Opportunity to undertake internship subjects as electives, subject to prerequisites and availability.
• Potential pathway to relevant master's-level study after graduation. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) contains 24 subjects: 18 core subjects and 6 electives.

Core subjects include:

Level 100:

• BUS101 – Business Communication
• BUS103 – Introduction to Accounting
• BUS104 – Economics
• BUS107 – Commercial Law
• BUS109 – Skills for Numerical Analysis

Level 200:

• ACC201 – Financial Accounting
• ACC202 – Accounting Information Systems
• ACC203 – Advanced Financial Accounting
• ACC205 – Management Accounting
• LAW204 – Corporations Law
• MAN202 – Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
• BUS208 – Quantitative Analysis
• FIN203 – Corporate Finance

Level 300:

• ACC301 – Contemporary Issues in Accounting
• ACC302 – Auditing and Assurance
• ACC303 – Financial Reporting
• ACC304 – Taxation Law
• ACC305 – Strategic Management Accounting.

The programme therefore covers:

• Accounting principles and financial accounting
• Accounting information systems
• Advanced financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Auditing and assurance
• Financial reporting
• Taxation
• Strategic management accounting
• Corporate finance
• Economics
• Commercial and corporations law
• Quantitative analysis
• Governance, ethics and sustainability
• Business communication.

Elective options include:

• BUS105 – Introduction to Business Analytics
• BUS307 – Internship 1
• BUS308 – Internship 2
• HAT301 – Event Management
• HAT304 – Emerging Issues in Hospitality and Tourism
• HAT305 – Gaming and Entertainment Management
• HAT306 – Professional Practice in Hospitality and Tourism
• MAN302 – Dynamic Strategy
• MAN303 – Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation
• MAN304 – Management in Global Business
• MAN305 – Managing Change
• MKT302 – Digital Marketing
• MKT303 – International Marketing
• MKT304 – Strategic Marketing
• MKT306 – Market Research and Analytics.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The qualification itself is the Accounting specialisation of the Bachelor of Business.

The principal discipline areas include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business
• Economics
• Commercial and corporations law
• Quantitative analysis
• Governance and sustainability
• Business analytics
• Management
• Marketing
• Hospitality and tourism through selected electives.

Programme Highlights

• AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification.
• CRICOS code 085958J.
• 3-year standard duration.
• 24 subjects over 9 trimesters.
• 18 core subjects and 6 electives.
• Accounting-focused curriculum with substantial business content.
• Accreditation by CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA.
• Five listed campus locations.
• Five programme-listed intake months: March, May, July, September and November.
• Opportunity to undertake internship subjects as electives, subject to requirements and availability.
• Potential progression to master's-level study.
• Professional pathway towards CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA programmes.

Career Outcomes

KBS identifies the following career outcomes:

• Corporate accountant
• Tax accountant
• Business analyst
• Management accountant
• Financial officer. 

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current KBS course page identifies the programme as CRICOS 085958J and AQF Level 7, with a standard 3-year duration and 24-subject structure.

Important points for current applicants include:

• Subject prerequisites apply throughout the programme.
• Not every unit is necessarily available in every trimester.
• RPL may be available for previous academic study.
• International applicants must satisfy both academic and English-language requirements.
• KBS may apply additional Genuine Student-related requirements to offshore applicants from specified countries.
• Students should confirm their intended subject sequence with KBS before enrolment.
• The programme has professional accreditation/pathways associated with CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this Australian programme generally require a Student visa (subclass 500).

KBS's application process includes:

1. Submit the KBS application.
2. Provide certified supporting documents.
3. Receive an Offer of Admission.
4. Meet any conditions attached to the offer.
5. Accept the offer and make the required payment.
6. Receive an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
7. Use the eCoE to proceed with the Australian Student visa application.

Under the current Department of Home Affairs requirements, a Student visa applicant must generally:

• Be enrolled in an eligible course.
• Hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment when the visa is decided.
• Hold appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover, unless exempt.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meet applicable health and character requirements.
• Demonstrate sufficient financial capacity when evidence is required.
• Meet applicable English-language requirements or qualify for an exemption.