Bachelor of Financial Planning/Bachelor of Accounting

A Bachelor of Financial Planning/Bachelor of Accounting at CQUniversity will provide you with the wide range of skills required for a professional career in financial planning and accounting, opening the door to a diverse number of career opportunities.

Through this program you will gain excellent technical and communication skills as well as hone your analytical and problem-solving abilities across all areas of the financial planning and accounting industries.

One of the benefits of this program is that it offers you substantial practical and hands-on experience in financial plan construction and accounting, allowing you to put into practice the theory learned. This will also ensure you are work-ready when you graduate.

What am I studying?

Business underpins every sector of our economy and is fundamental to all industries. We rely on business for our jobs and prosperity.  In today’s competitive employment market, tertiary education skills in business are in high demand. 

There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration officer/manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, hospitality manger, property professional, purchasing and materials manager – just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.

Business graduates gain superior communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of their area of interest. They have transferable skills that allow them to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations. 

A business degree can take you all over the world, both throughout your study and when seeking employment. Tertiary-qualified business graduates may be able to gain professional accreditation in a number of fields that allow them to work abroad. CQUniversity also provides you with the opportunity to study part of your degree abroad or participate in an overseas experience while studying your degree. This gives you valuable international experience which is highly sought after by employers.

If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage – a business degree may help get you there.

Why Study Accounting at CQUniversity

The Bachelor of Financial Planning/Bachelor of Accounting dual degree enables you to graduate with both a Bachelor of Financial Planning and a Bachelor of Accounting within four years of full-time study.  The dual degree approach allows you to further tailor your degree to suit your individual needs and study goals. 

The accounting portion of this program includes courses which cover content such as audit methodology and planning, tools and techniques financial managers use to maximise shareholder wealth, the application of accounting theory, and accounting standards and business law relevant to the financial records of Australian companies.  

The financial planning component of this program provides you with not only with the theoretical knowledge of the finance industry within Australia, but also the practical skills and tools to construct a thorough financial plan.  You will study the role of a financial planner and the process of financial planning, the Australian legal and regulatory framework in which financial planners operate and theories of investment, portfolio management and risk management.  You will also develop a clear understanding of the Australian taxation system, and the ability to identify and analyse the effects of taxation on particular financial products and strategies.  You will also learn to appreciate the operation of superannuation, and identify and analyse taxation implications on the retirement needs of individuals, as well as understand estate planning and how the Australian social security system is impacted by different income streams.  Finally, you will learn how to integrate all of these components into the construction of a comprehensive financial plan. 

The combination of these two programs allows you to gain a holistic approach to finance.  The accounting component gives you an in-depth understanding of the workings of the finance industry through courses such as Taxation Law and Practice A, while the financial planning component enables you to give advice based on these laws and regulations. Studying this program and gaining two qualifications increases your knowledge and skill-set and makes you more versatile and attractive to employers.

Career Opportunities

CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Accounting program is highly respected among the local accounting firms and our graduates have a high employment rate.  This, coupled with

CQUniversity’s comprehensive Bachelor of Financial Planning program, ensures you gain a high level of skills and knowledge to be work-ready and highly attractive to employers.

On completing a Bachelor of Financial Planning/Bachelor of Accounting, you can choose from a number of careers in the business, accounting and finance industries, including any of the following careers:

• Financial Planner
• Accountant
• Business Consultant
• Forensic Accountant

Program Structure

You are required to complete a total of 32 courses (subjects) including 27 core courses and five electives chosen from specified undergraduate programs listed at the following link, provided prerequisites have been met.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Bachelor of Financial Planning/Bachelor of Accounting program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Professional Recognition

If you complete the Bachelor of Financial Planning component of this program you will meet the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's RG146 training standard. For more information or for enquiries concerning eligibility please refer to the ASIC website.

If you complete the Bachelor of Financial Planning component of this program you will receive accreditation from the Financial Planning Association (FPA).  For more information or enquiries concerning eligibility, please refer to the FPA website. 

This program is accredited by the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and meets the membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) - Restricted Member IPA status.  However, these organisations accredit each campus individually, so students must check the current status of accreditation for their desired study location.

If you are a graduate of the Accounting component of the program you may also be eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants (ATMA) at the member level and may be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Agents Board provided you meet the Board's study and work experience requirements.

CQUniversity is also a Registered Tuition Provider for the CPA Program®. CQUniversity recognises that the CPA Program® can be both rigorous and demanding. Our workshops are intended to assist candidates as they progress through various segments and to provide them with relevant, practical learning support that will give candidates the best possible platform towards achieving their goals. Click here for further information.