Bachelor of Accounting - Finance

The University of New England

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. Learning Outcomes: demonstrate broad knowledge of the accounting discipline, including technical knowledge, to facilitate a career in accounting and further professional development and professional practice; exercise judgement under supervision to solve routine accounting problems in straightforward contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives; apply integrated theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law; critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to execute routine accounting tasks; justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in straightforward collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants; and reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements. Our Bachelor of Accounting will give you the technical and theoretical accounting knowledge as well as the analytical, communication and financial skills to succeed in a wide range of careers across all sectors. An accountant doesn't necessarily work in an accounting firm. Other industries also employ accountants — financial institutions, retailers, charities and record labels, just to name a few. Career opportunities include: professional accountant tax practitioner auditor data analyst in a financial institution entrepreneur or small business owner agribusiness manager or consultant financial or budget analyst in a commercial enterprise.

Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law

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