Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Specialisation Structure48 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Core Courses
Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Electives
Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses with at least 12 UOC being at Level 3 (i.e. ACCT3XXX).
Please Note:
- Students with a major in Accounting and Finance may count FINS3626 towards the Accounting major AND the Finance major.
- Students enrolled in 4733 Commerce/Law cannot take TABL2741 from the below elective list.
- Students may count ONE (6 UOC) of COMM2222, COMM2233, COMM3020, COMM3030, COMM3101, COMM3202 or TABL3033 towards their Accounting major.
- Students planning on studying Honours in Accounting should complete ACCT2507 Introduction to Accounting Research.
Additional Information
HONOURS
Honours level study is available in Accounting.
Students interested in studying at Honours Level should refer to the relevant Honours plan record for entry requirements.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
CPA Australia
Associate membership of CPA Australia may be obtained with a UNSW undergraduate degree that incorporates a major in Accounting and completion of the other accredited courses to satisfy its core knowledge requirements. A list of the required courses can be accessed through www.cpaaustralia.com.au or the Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (formerly the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia)
Graduates who have completed the required accredited courses in a UNSW undergraduate degree are eligible to enter the Chartered Accountants Program leading to membership. A list of the required courses can be accessed through www.charteredaccountants.com.au or the Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.
Institute of Public Accountants
The Institute of Public Accountants has approved UNSW for the purpose of its membership qualifications. Further information is available from Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for pre-2019 program requirements.
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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