Bachelor of Accounting

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ATAR: 60 SR: 60

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Location

Online

Next start term

Term 2, 2025

Study mode

On Campus, Online

Course code

CQ01

First-year fee

$16,992 (Indicative) (CSP)

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Overview

Kick-start your career in accounting and join an exciting new era as data and technology shape the profession of accounting. Future-proof your career with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Accounting and choose from majors in financial planning, management, entrepreneurship and accounting, professional project, or property, preparing you to work in traditional and emerging fields of accounting.

Benefit from industry-relevant content taught by real practitioners who bring real-world experience and learnings in all facets of accounting, and learn through simulations, real project work and enhanced work-integrated learning opportunities to graduate work-ready.

You will gain up-to-date knowledge that will prepare you for the digitally evolving nature of accounting and business. You can tailor your studies further with a choice of majors and complementary minors.

During your studies, you will study core topics in accounting, finance, law, statistics and economics with the option to major in financial planning, property, management, entrepreneurship and accounting, marketing, or professional project. The course is designed to give you the flexibility to tailor your studies and extend your knowledge of complementary discipline areas with a variety of minors to choose from. This wider perspective will enhance your career opportunities by reflecting the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a career in accounting.

Enhance your employability upon graduation with a strong practical focus that encompasses simulations, real project work, and valuable work-integrated learning opportunities. You can further bolster your practical experience and establish valuable connections and networks by choosing to complete an internship, project, or study tour.

Your studies will cultivate robust problem-solving skills, preparing you to effectively communicate in the workforce—a highly sought-after trait by employers.

Study Experience

Discover more about your industry-accredited accounting degree and how you'll benefit from an experienced teaching team and practical experiences to support your learning. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

Authentic Learning Experiences
Experienced Teaching Team
Global Experiences
Industry Accredited
Online or On Campus
Study Full-time or Part-time

“
The financial planning units have taught me a lot, in my personal life as well because they cover retirement superannuation, insurance, all of those sort of things I know now for myself as well as to help others in my career.
Monique Geiszler
Bachelor of Accounting

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, you may find employment opportunities in the local, national and global business, accounting or finance sectors in roles such as:

auditing and assurance
banking
business consultancy
financial planning
forensic accounting
professional accountancy
taxation.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

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Your Course

You must complete 24 units (144 credits):

1
The core structure (16 units)
2
One eight-unit major or two four-unit minors

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

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Financial Planning

The Financial Planning major is accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia and satisfies the educational requirements for Financial Advisors as overseen by the Australian Government Treasury (being a course of study previously accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)). Successfully completing this major will provide you with the skills and knowledge to practice as an accountant and a financial planner. To apply for membership in the Financial Planning Association, you should select this major.

This major has six compulsory units (FINC11001, FINC19012, FINC19016, FINC19019, FINC19020, FINC13001). You must then select two units from the remaining four (FINC19014, LAWS19034, PROP11001 and PROP12002).

You should select the option of LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law in this major if you wish to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience).

This major is available online only.

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Coding Foundations

The Coding Foundations minor is perfect if you want the ability to design and create software applications or apps to attain a career in financial technology (FinTech). You'll learn the steps needed to take an app idea through to a design, then build the app and release it to customers. You'll gain foundational skills in writing software, as well as managing app data in a database and will learn to design user-friendly interfaces for both standalone apps and websites. Through hands-on activities, you'll learn technologies such as Java, HTML, SQL and CSS.

Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

Work Integrated Learning

Business Internship - BUSN12001

Internship, for students who are enrolled in the Professional Project major.

Professional Practice and Experience - BUSN13004

This unit offers students the opportunity to select from the following options subject to availability: Work integrated learning option; Global experience option; or Project option.

Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Recommended StudyOptional

English and Mathematics

Studying these subjects in school may help you understand more about the topics you'll study in this degree.

Student and Course Profiles

View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2025 via our Institute Profile.

Institute Profile

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

Fees & Scholarships

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Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in November each year.

Commonwealth Support and Government Assistance

Commonwealth Supported Places

This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

HECS-HELP Loan

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.

Learn more about paying for university.

Other Study Costs

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.

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Scholarships

We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.

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How to Apply

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Your Application Options

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1
Check you meet the course requirements
2
Get a Unique Student Identifier

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Extra Admission Information

Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.

Applying for 2026

Applications for 2026 via the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) open in August 2025.

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