Accounting and Finance - Southern Cross University

Embracing the language of numbers

Interested in numbers, systems and finding solutions to complex problems? Accounting is a critical skill for any business, organisation or entrepreneur.

Your degree at Southern Cross University will prepare you to meet the many challenges of business and finance. We will nurture your ability to develop strategic, innovative and effective processes. And you will thrive under our Southern Cross Model, which is ideally suited to the structured demand of accounting.

You will gather the skills and knowledge to help people and organisations make the right accounting decisions. Major areas of study include taxation, law, auditing, competitive strategy and portfolio management.

We take pride in ensuring our graduates are career-ready for a number of diverse roles, such as financial planning, superannuation and retirement planning, investment and wealth management, insurance, estate planning, tax and corporate finance.

Ishitah Shah, Master of Professional Accounting graduate.walking into an office building

“Southern Cross University’s student support team has been incredible and the tutors who taught my classes were amazing and very supportive. I felt so blessed to find a job straight away, getting into the industry with some solid work experience right here on the Gold Coast.”

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Why choose Accounting and Finance with Southern Cross?

5-star ratings for Business and Management

We’re rated 5-stars for Skills Development and Teaching Quality (GUG 2025)

93% graduate employment

Southern Cross has 93% graduate employment in Business and Management (PG, GUG 2025)

Real-world application

Students engage in case studies and simulations that reflect real accounting challenges.

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Preparing for Success Program

Over 18? This free 12-week pathway program will develop the study skills necessary for succss at university.

Transition to Uni

Graduating school and worried you might not get the ATAR you need? This free 6-week course will develop your academic skills to prepare you for uni.

Diplomas

Not ready to commit to Bachelor-level study? Start with a Diploma and build your pathway. Our Diplomas can fast‑track you into the second year of a range of Bachelor degrees if you choose to continue your studies.