| Rank threshold | ATAR: 60 SR: 60 |
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Location | Online and |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CQ01 |
| First-year fee | $16,992 (Indicative) (CSP) |
Overview
Kick-start your career in accounting and join an exciting new era as data and technology shape the profession of accounting. Future-proof your career with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Accounting and choose from majors in financial planning, management, entrepreneurship and accounting, professional project, or property, preparing you to work in traditional and emerging fields of accounting.
Benefit from industry-relevant content taught by real practitioners who bring real-world experience and learnings in all facets of accounting, and learn through simulations, real project work and enhanced work-integrated learning opportunities to graduate work-ready.
You will gain up-to-date knowledge that will prepare you for the digitally evolving nature of accounting and business. You can tailor your studies further with a choice of majors and complementary minors.
During your studies, you will study core topics in accounting, finance, law, statistics and economics with the option to major in financial planning, property, management, entrepreneurship and accounting, marketing, or professional project. The course is designed to give you the flexibility to tailor your studies and extend your knowledge of complementary discipline areas with a variety of minors to choose from. This wider perspective will enhance your career opportunities by reflecting the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a career in accounting.
Enhance your employability upon graduation with a strong practical focus that encompasses simulations, real project work, and valuable work-integrated learning opportunities. You can further bolster your practical experience and establish valuable connections and networks by choosing to complete an internship, project, or study tour.
Your studies will cultivate robust problem-solving skills, preparing you to effectively communicate in the workforce—a highly sought-after trait by employers.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Industry Accredited
- Seamless Pathways
“The financial planning units have taught me a lot, in my personal life as well because they cover retirement superannuation, insurance, all of those sort of things I know now for myself as well as to help others in my career.
Monique Geiszler
Bachelor of Accounting
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, you may find employment opportunities in the local, national and global business, accounting or finance sectors in roles such as:
- auditing and assurance
- banking
- business consultancy
- financial planning
- forensic accounting
- professional accountancy
- taxation.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 24 units (144 credits):
- 1The core structure (16 units)
- 2One eight-unit major or two four-unit minors
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Financial Planning
The Financial Planning major is accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia and satisfies the educational requirements for Financial Advisors as overseen by the Australian Government Treasury (being a course of study previously accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)). Successfully completing this major will provide you with the skills and knowledge to practice as an accountant and a financial planner. To apply for membership in the Financial Planning Association, you should select this major.
This major has six compulsory units (FINC11001, FINC19012, FINC19016, FINC19019, FINC19020, FINC13001). You must then select two units from the remaining four (FINC19014, LAWS19034, PROP11001 and PROP12002).
You should select the option of LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law in this major if you wish to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience).
Coding Foundations
The Coding Foundations minor is perfect if you want the ability to design and create software applications or apps to attain a career in financial technology (FinTech). You'll learn the steps needed to take an app idea through to a design, then build the app and release it to customers. You'll gain foundational skills in writing software, as well as managing app data in a database and will learn to design user-friendly interfaces for both standalone apps and websites. Through hands-on activities, you'll learn technologies such as Java, HTML, SQL and CSS.
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional information
Professional Practice and Experience - BUSN13004
Internship, study tour or supervised project.
Business Internship - BUSN12001
Internship, for students who are enrolled in the Professional Project major.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2024 via our Institute Profile.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to apply
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Applying for 2026
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