Handbook - Accounting

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Overview

Accounting is concerned with the provision of information for the management of economic resources and activities by means of measurement, communication and interpretation of financial data; with the development of information systems; and with the financial accountability and governance of enterprises. By economic resources, we mean both tangible and intangible … For more content click the Read More button below. Accounting concepts lie at the heart of economic exchange, whether conducted in physical or electronic markets. It enables students to comprehend many of the fundamental principles, processes and outcomes of business, thereby equipping students for a wide range of careers (from chartered accounting, management consulting, provision of financial services to general management). Students of Accounting end up not just as accountants but as entrepreneurs, entertainment promoters, treasurers, chief financial officers, etc.

Accounting is concerned with the provision of information for the management of economic resources and activities by means of measurement, communication and interpretation of financial data; with the development of information systems; and with the financial accountability and governance of enterprises. By economic resources, we mean both tangible and intangible resources. Accounting information is increasingly used to manage intangible resources such as an organisations knowledge base, its supplier/customer relationships, its brands etc.

Accounting concepts lie at the heart of economic exchange, whether conducted in physical or electronic markets. It enables students to comprehend many of the fundamental principles, processes and outcomes of business, thereby equipping students for a wide range of careers (from chartered accounting, management consulting, provision of financial services to general management). Students of Accounting end up not just as accountants but as entrepreneurs, entertainment promoters, treasurers, chief financial officers, etc.

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom3502 - Commerce

Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)

Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - BActSt3586 - Actuarial Studies

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co op) - BActSt (Co-op)3587 - Actuarial Studies (Co op)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses30 Units of Credit:

Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:

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.

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