SCU - Bachelor of Accounting

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Course summary

The Bachelor of Accounting has been developed to provide graduates with the ability to identify, critically analyse and exercise professional judgement for challenges that face all organisations in today’s highly dynamic business environment using social, sustainable, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.

This degree is designed to produce work-ready graduates for a wide range of career opportunities, including being an accountant. It gives graduates the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to meet the rapidly changing nature of professional roles in accounting and in the banking and finance sector.

Accountants are critical to every type of organisation – public, private, government, business and not-for-profit. As finance professionals, accountants are relied on to solve business problems and communicate relevant information in diverse environments.

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Domestic snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
3F/6P	Gold Coast	1, 2, 3
Lismore	1, 2
Online	1, 2, 3

Duration

Location

Session

3F/6P

Gold Coast

1, 2, 3

Lismore

1, 2

Online

1, 2, 3

International snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
3F/6P	Gold Coast	1, 2, 3
Lismore	1, 2

Duration

Location

Session

3F/6P

Gold Coast

1, 2, 3

Lismore

1, 2

Major areas of study

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour	Exercise critical thinking and judgement under supervision in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence to provide possible solutions to routine business problems in straightforward contexts.
Creativity	Critically apply integrated theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to provide possible solutions to routine business issues.
Ethical practice	Demonstrate exercising judgement under supervision to solve routine business problems in straightforward contexts and professional situations using social, sustainable, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.
Knowledge of a discipline	Demonstrate a broad coherent, theoretical and technical knowledge of the accounting discipline and a deeper knowledge in a chosen field speciality area of tax, financial services or business advisory services.
Lifelong learning	Reflect on, assess and regulate their own learning capabilities and performance feedback to identify action learning opportunities and self-improvements with personal autonomy. Locate, analyse, evaluate, and use information from a range of sources.
Communication and social skills	Justify and communicate clear, coherent and independent business advice and ideas in straightforward contexts to influence specialists and non-specialists. Contribute expertise in collaboration with others and in a team to provide possible solutions to routine business problems in a straightforward context.
Cultural competence	Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and protocols and cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and/or global settings.

Assessment methods

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Career opportunities

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to manage their own accounting practice. They may also typically find employment in areas such as financial and business advisory services, tax, business consulting, business planning, business valuations, employee relations, estate and trust planning, forensic accounting and sustainability strategy development.

Professional recognition

Southern Cross University is fully accredited with the following professional bodies:

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
CPA Australia
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

This accreditation will enable graduates to enrol in CAANZ, CPA Australia and the IPA postgraduate programs.

Subject to the choice of specific units, this degree fulfils the educational requirements for:

Registration as a BAS Agent and a Tax Agent by the Tax Practitioners Board
Financial advisers as determined by Australian Securities and Investments Commission Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146 Registration).

Related courses

Type

Detail

Course code

3002107

Course abbreviation

BAcc

Credit points

288

Equivalent units

Duration

3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session	UAC code	QTAC code
Gold Coast	1, 2, 3	332162	052461
Lismore	1, 2	332103	052211
Online	1, 2, 3	N/A	N/A

Indicative ATAR/OP

N/A

Fees

Commonwealth supported

Type

Detail

Course code

3002107

Course abbreviation

BAcc

Credit points

288

Equivalent units

Duration

3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session	Annual Fees	CRICOS
Gold Coast	1, 2, 3	$25,200 ($3,150 per unit)	092940E
Lismore	1, 2	$25,200 ($3,150 per unit)	092940E
Notice Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Admission Requirements

Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements.

English language IELTS

Category	Score
Overall	6.0
Reading	5.5
Writing	5.5
Listening	5.5
Speaking	5.5

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

Course structure

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Course requirements

To be awarded the Bachelor of Accounting students must successfully complete 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:

22 core units
2 elective units

Exit Award

Students can exit with the Diploma of Accounting if 96 credit points have been successfully completed comprising any 8 units from the Bachelor of Accounting.

Advanced standing

Generally, students seeking advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by -case basis due to strict accreditation requirements for this degree.

Schedule of units

Title

Level of learning

Note

Core Units

ACC00130 - Auditing

Advanced

ACC00132 - Taxation

Advanced

Note 1

ACC00145 - Financial Reporting

Advanced

ACC00146 - Management Accounting

Advanced

ACC00151 - Financial Accounting

Intermediate

ACC00152 - Business Finance

Advanced

Note 2

ACC73001 - Advanced Management Accounting

Advanced

ACC73002 - Business Analytics and Big Data

Advanced

COM00207 - Communication in Organisations

Introductory

ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making

Introductory

Note 2

LAW00004 - Company Law

Intermediate

Note 1

LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law

Introductory

Note 1

LAW01125 - Stock Exchange and Finance Law

Intermediate

Note 2

MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis

Intermediate

MKT00075 - Marketing Principles

Introductory

MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Advanced

MNG10247 - Managing Organisations

Introductory

SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability

Intermediate

CMP71001 - Cybersecurity

Introductory

FIN10252 - Financial Planning

Advanced

FIN10711 - Portfolio Management

Advanced

FIN10712 - Financial Risk Management

Advanced

Electives

Elective units

	Title	Level of learning	Note
Choose 2 units from the following:
	ACC00134 - Advanced Taxation	Advanced	Note 1
	MNG10714 - The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner	Intermediate
	MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy	Advanced
	MNG10713 - Understanding the Business Environment	Intermediate
	LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law	Introductory	Note 1
	LAW00126 - Competition and Consumer Law	Intermediate	Note 1

Course progressions

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Session 1 commencement

	Title	Level of learning	Note
Year 1, Session 1
	ACC00151 - Financial Accounting	Intermediate
	COM00207 - Communication in Organisations	Introductory
	LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law	Introductory	Note 1
	MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis	Intermediate
Year 1, Session 2
	CMP71001 - Cybersecurity	Introductory
	ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making	Introductory	Note 2
	LAW00004 - Company Law	Intermediate	Note 1
	MKT00075 - Marketing Principles	Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
	ACC00152 - Business Finance	Advanced	Note 2
	MNG10247 - Managing Organisations	Introductory
	SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability	Intermediate
	Choose one unit from Elective units
Year 2, Session 2
	ACC00132 - Taxation	Advanced	Note 1
	ACC00145 - Financial Reporting	Advanced
	FIN10252 - Financial Planning	Advanced	Note 2
	ACC00146 - Management Accounting	Advanced
Year 3, Session 1
	ACC00130 - Auditing	Advanced
	ACC73001 - Advanced Management Accounting	Advanced
	FIN10711 - Portfolio Management	Advanced	Note 2
	Choose one unit from Elective units
Year 3, Session 2
	ACC73002 - Business Analytics and Big Data	Advanced
	LAW01125 - Stock Exchange and Finance Law	Intermediate	Note 2
	FIN10712 - Financial Risk Management	Advanced	Note 2
	MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation	Advanced

Session 2 commencement

	Title	Level of learning	Note
Year 1, Session 2
	ACC00151 - Financial Accounting	Intermediate
	CMP71001 - Cybersecurity	Introductory
	ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making	Introductory	Note 2
	MKT00075 - Marketing Principles	Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
	MNG10247 - Managing Organisations	Introductory
	COM00207 - Communication in Organisations	Introductory
	LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law	Introductory	Note 1
	MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis	Intermediate
Year 2, Session 2
	ACC73002 - Business Analytics and Big Data	Advanced
	ACC00146 - Management Accounting	Advanced
	FIN10252 - Financial Planning	Advanced	Note 2
	LAW00004 - Company Law	Intermediate	Note 1
Year 3, Session 1
	ACC00152 - Business Finance	Advanced	Note 2
	SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability	Intermediate
	MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation	Advanced	Note 3
	Choose one unit from Elective units
Year 3, Session 2
	ACC00145 - Financial Reporting	Advanced
	ACC00132 - Taxation	Advanced	Note 1
	LAW01125 - Stock Exchange and Finance Law	Intermediate	Note 2
	FIN10712 - Financial Risk Management	Advanced	Note 2
Year 4, Session 1
	FIN10711 - Portfolio Management	Advanced	Note 2
	ACC73001 - Advanced Management Accounting	Advanced
	ACC00130 - Auditing	Advanced
	Choose 1 unit from Elective units

Session 3 commencement

	Title	Level of learning	Note
Year 1, Session 3
	CMP71001 - Cybersecurity	Introductory
	ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making	Introductory	Note 2
	COM00207 - Communication in Organisations	Introductory
	MKT00075 - Marketing Principles	Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
	ACC00151 - Financial Accounting	Intermediate
	MNG10247 - Managing Organisations	Introductory
	LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law	Introductory	Note 1
	MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis	Intermediate
Year 2, Session 2
	LAW01125 - Stock Exchange and Finance Law	Intermediate	Note 2
	ACC00145 - Financial Reporting	Advanced
	LAW00004 - Company Law	Intermediate	Note 1
	ACC00146 - Management Accounting	Advanced
Year 3, Session 1
	ACC00152 - Business Finance	Advanced	Note 2
	SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability	Intermediate
	MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation	Advanced	Note 3
	Choose one unit from Elective units
Year 3, Session 2
	ACC73002 - Business Analytics and Big Data	Advanced
	ACC00132 - Taxation	Advanced	Note 1
	FIN10712 - Financial Risk Management	Advanced	Note 2
	FIN10252 - Financial Planning	Advanced	Note 2
Year 4, Session 1
	ACC00130 - Auditing	Advanced
	ACC73001 - Advanced Management Accounting	Advanced
	FIN10711 - Portfolio Management	Advanced	Note 2
	Choose one unit from Elective units

Notes

Note 1:	In order to meet the educational requirements for the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Registration as a Tax Agent, students must complete the following units: LAW00150, LAW00004, ACC00132, ACC00134 PLUS either LAW00052 OR LAW00126
Note 2:	This unit is mandatory for ASIC’s Regulatory Guide 146 generic and/or specialist knowledge requirements for financial advisers (RG146 Registration)
Note 3:	If this unit is not available in Session 1, students can take it in Session 2 OR contact Student Services for a substitute unit.

Unit groups

Elective units

	Title	Level of learning	Note
Choose 2 units from the following:
	ACC00134 - Advanced Taxation	Advanced	Note 1
	MNG10714 - The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner	Intermediate
	MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy	Advanced
	MNG10713 - Understanding the Business Environment	Intermediate
	LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law	Introductory	Note 1
	LAW00126 - Competition and Consumer Law	Intermediate	Note 1

This course is available to:

Australian/Domestic students

Where and when do you want to study?

Gold Coast

Session 1March 2019

Session 2July 2019

Session 3November 2019

Lismore

Session 1March 2019

Session 2July 2019

Session 3

Online

Session 1March 2019

Session 2July 2019

Session 3November 2019

International students studying in Australia

Where and when do you want to study?

Gold Coast

Session 1March 2019

Session 2July 2019

Session 3November 2019

Lismore

Notice

The information on this page may be subject to change over time. Please check this web page again before acting and see our disclaimer

From the 1st of June, 2017, the term 'Distance Education' has been replaced with 'Online'