The Bachelor of Accounting has been designed to produce employment ready graduates, to work in the modern world, using modern practices. The accountant of today must be equipped to become a comprehensive business advisor, across all areas of the business, and not just a "number cruncher".
Duration
6 trimesters over 2 years
Locations
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Start Dates
March, July and November each year
Course Structure
| Year 1 |
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| Trimester 1 |
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| BUS101 |
Business Communication |
| BUS102 |
Introduction to Marketing |
| BUS103 |
Accounting for Decision makers |
| CCS102 |
Introduction to Management |
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| Trimester 2 |
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| BUS202 |
Human Resource Management |
| BUS203 |
Business Law and Ethics |
| BUS204 |
Business Economics |
| CCS101 |
Flexible Thinking |
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| Trimester 3 |
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| ACC101 |
Quantitative Techniques |
| ACC202 |
Financial Accounting |
| ACC203 |
Information Systems Development |
| ACC205 |
Management Accounting |
| Year 2 |
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| Trimester 4 |
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| ACC204 |
Corporate Accounting |
| ACC301 |
Ethics |
| ACC302 |
Taxation |
| CCS301 |
Entrepreneurship |
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| Trimester 5 |
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| ACC201 |
Finance |
| ACC206 |
Auditing |
| ACC207 |
Corporations Law |
| ACC209 |
Cost Accounting |
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| Trimester 6 |
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| ACC303 |
Forensic Accounting |
| ACC304 |
Accounting Theory |
| ACC305 |
Social and Environmental Accounting |
| BUS 301 |
Strategic Management |
Assessment
This course uses a variety of assessment methods including:
Mid-subject examination
End of subject examination
Case studies
Written reports
Practical exercises
Presentations
Essays
Modes of study
Some of the modes of study used at Carrick include:
Tutorial group discussions
Lectures
Group work
Audio or visual presentations
Self-directed learning through research
Problem-solving
Career Pathways
Accounting students can gain jobs in the following areas: Accountants, Auditors, Accounting Clerks, Bank Workers, Bookkeepers, Branch Accountants and Managers (Financial), Credit and Loans Officers, Economists, Corporate Treasurers, Finance Managers, Finance Advisors, Financial Dealers and Brokers, Money Market and Statistical Clerks, Insurance Agents, Loss Assessors and Insurance Investigators, Insurance Clerks and many more.
Credit Transfers and Packaging
The Bachelor of Accounting offers a Credit Transfer process to all applicants upon enrolment.
International students can package English (EAP 1 and/or EAP 2), the Carrick Foundation Program or any vocational program with this degree and pay only $1000 deposit towards the degree
