CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure

Core Structure

Number of units: 16 Total credit points: 96

A maximum of 12 level one units may be credited towards the Bachelor of Accounting. Students wishing to be recognised by the Taxation Practitioners Board should select the Public Practice minor or select the appropriate units in the Financial Planning major or Liberal Arts minor. 

The Bachelor of Accounting has 16 compulsory units. In addition to the core, you may choose one of the following:

  • An 8 unit Financial Planning Major,
  • An 8 unit Management, Entrepreneurship and Accounting Major,
  • An 8 unit Marketing Major,
  • An 8 unit Property Major,
  • or two minors from those listed.

If you already hold an approved Bachelors degree from CQUniversity, or equivalent, you may be eligible to select the Multidisciplinary major. This requires approval from the Head of Course.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ACCT11059 Accounting, Learning and Online Communication
ACCT11081 Introductory Financial Accounting
LAWS11030 Foundations of Business Law
MGMT11169 Business Analytics
ECON11026 Principles of Economics
FINC19011 Business Finance
ACCT19060 Management Accounting
ACCT19062 Intermediate Financial Accounting
ACCT19061 Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT19064 Auditing & Professional Practice
LAWS19032 Company & Association Law
LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A
ACCT13017 Financial Statement Analysis
ACCT19066 Accounting Systems and Assurance
ACCT19083 Corporate Governance & Ethics
BUSN13004 Professional Practice and Experience

Financial Planning Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Bachelor of Accounting provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The degree also meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). If you choose the options for PROP12002 and LAWS19034, you may also be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience). Graduates are also eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants at the member level. The Financial Planning major is accredited with the Financial Planning Association of Australia, and satisfies the educational requirements for Financial Advisors as overseen by 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 of the Financial Planning Association, you should select this major. If you with to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience), you should select the option of LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
FINC11001 Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
FINC19012 Investment Analysis and Risk Management
FINC19016 Retirement and Superannuation
FINC19019 Insurance Planning
FINC19020 Financial Plan Construction
FINC13001 Estate Planning
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance
LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B
PROP11001 Property Valuation
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law

Management, Entrepreneurship and Accounting Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

This Management, Entrepreneurship and Accounting major is designed for students studying in the Bachelor of Accounting who are interested in a management or entrepreneurial career. It provides a grounding in modern management skills and knowledge. Advanced management accounting knowledge is added to this major to provide a compelling skill set for students who want a career in accounting and management. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour
HRMT19020 Perspectives on Organisational Change
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
MGMT19105 Quality Management
MGMT19126 Operations Management
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups

Marketing Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Students studying a marketing major will be introduced to marketing theories and concepts (the marketing mix) and learn to apply these to develop practical marketing solutions. If you select this major, will learn about consumer behaviour and the importance of developing, maintaining and enhancing consumer relationships by adding value. Researching market opportunities, learning about effective advertising for products and services and building brand value are other skills that are developed.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MRKT19030 Marketing Communications
MRKT19031 Consumer Behaviour
MRKT19036 Marketing of Service Products
MRKT13014 New Product Development and Branding
MRKT19037 International Marketing
MRKT19038 Marketing Research and Analytics
MRKT19040 Strategic Marketing and Planning

Multi-Disciplinary Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Multi-Disciplinary major is available only to students who already hold an approved AQF Level 7 degree and who wish to gain credit for that degree. Approval from the Head of Course is required to access this major.

The Multi-Disciplinary major is available for students who already have an approved degree to claim as credit in this course. Approval from the Head of Course is needed to select this major.

Professional Project Major

Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 48

Entry into the Professional Project major is restricted. You must be employed with an employer who has committed to supporting your progress through the Bachelor of Accounting and will provide professional supervision and mentorship during your project. 

As you progress through this major, you will learn appropriate research and communication skills. You will apply these skills and your discipline knowledge from the core of Bachelor of Accounting towards the successful conclusion of your project. Your project will be one chosen and approved by your employer as being appropriate for you to complete during this major. 

The professional Project major allows approved students to complete the Bachelor of Accounting via work integrated learning with an approved employer. The skills that students learn within the core of the course will be applied to a professional project, augmented with learning and assessment support from CQUniversity. To support the project, students will also learn about appropriate research methods, such as Action Research methods. 

To progress through this major, students will have a CPA or Chartered Accountant supervisor provided by the employer. Experience gained through this major may also be recognised by CPA Australia and CA ANZ as mentored work experience. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ACCT11084 Accounting in professional practice
BUSN19002 Business Research Methodology
BUSN12002 Professional Business Practice and Experience
BUSN19021 Project
BUSN19024 Graduate Employability Skills
BUSN12001 Business Internship

Property Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

After successfully completing the Property major, you will be able to gain recognition as both a qualified accountant and property professional. The Property major is accredited with the Australian Property Institute. This is a unique skill set that is highly valued, especially in regional Australia.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance
PROP11001 Property Valuation
BLAR11050 Residential Construction
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law
PROP13001 Property Development
PROP13002 Property Management
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
PROP19003 Advanced Property Valuation
PROP19004 Rural Property Valuation
BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Maintenance
ECON19036 Property Economics

Coding Foundations Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Coding Foundations minor is perfect for accounting students who want the ability to design and create software applications, or apps. Students will learn the steps needed to take an app idea through to a design, then building the app and releasing to customers. Students will gain foundational skills in writing software, as well as managing app data in a database. Students will learn to design user-friendly interfaces to both standalone apps and websites. Through hands-on activities, students will learn technologies such as Java, HTML, SQL and CSS.

The Coding Foundations minor is provided for Accounting students who are interested in a career involving financial technology (FinTech) and/or helping businesses improve their financial systems.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11222 Programming Fundamentals
COIT11226 Systems Analysis
COIT11237 Database Design & Implementation
COIS12036 Human-Computer Interaction

Criminology Fundamentals Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Students who enrol in this minor will develop a foundational understanding of criminology theory and practice.

The Criminology Fundamentals minor is available for accounting students who have an interest in a career in forensic accounting and forensic auditing.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CRIM11001 Foundations of Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRIM11002 Criminal Justice Procedure and Analysis
CRIM11006 Criminal Intelligence Analysis
CRIM12003 Criminology Theory

Innovation Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Innovation minor provides you with the opportunity to attain knowledge and skills useful in digitally disrupted business. If you wish to extend your accounting knowledge in this direction, you should consider selecting the Advanced Management Accounting option. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MGMT19105 Quality Management
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change
Available units
Students must complete 1 from the following units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
MGMT19126 Operations Management

Introduction to Cyber Security Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

This minor will introduces students to the tools and techniques to secure computers and networks against hackers. Students will learn how computer networks, such as WiFi and the Internet, work, and how hackers attempt to compromise those networks. The minor also covers the mechanisms available to protect networks, such as encryption, firewalls, VPNs and passwords.

The Introduction to Cyber Security minor provides students with an insight into the increasingly important field of cyber security. The demand for professional accountants with skills in this area is growing every year. Any student interested in a cyber security career should select this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
COIT11238 Networked Infrastructure Foundations
COIT12206 TCP/IP Principles and Protocols
COIT12201 Electronic Crime and Digital Forensics
COIT12202 Network Security Concepts

Liberal Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Liberal Studies Minor enables students to compile a Minor consistent with an area of interest and/or career/profession requirements not already covered in the existing Majors and Minors. When choosing units for this Liberal Studies Minor the number of level 1 units within the Bachelor of Accounting must not exceed 12 units and all pre-requisites must be met. In addition, students should ensure the Minor consists of at least one level 1 unit, one level 2 unit, and one level 3 unit. If you wish to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience), you may need to include LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law in your selection. 

Available units
Students must complete 4 from the following units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
BLAR11050 Residential Construction
BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Maintenance
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
ECON19036 Property Economics
FINC11001 Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
FINC13001 Estate Planning
FINC19012 Investment Analysis and Risk Management
FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance
FINC19016 Retirement and Superannuation
FINC19019 Insurance Planning
FINC19020 Financial Plan Construction
HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour
HRMT19020 Perspectives on Organisational Change
LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MGMT19105 Quality Management
MGMT19126 Operations Management
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change
PROP11001 Property Valuation
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law
PROP13001 Property Development
PROP13002 Property Management
PROP19003 Advanced Property Valuation
PROP19004 Rural Property Valuation

Marketing Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

Students studying a marketing minor will be introduced to the foundations of marketing (the marketing mix). Students will also learn about consumer behaviour, effective advertising for products and services and branding. How to apply these theories and concepts to solve problems are other skills students will develop.

Students studying a marketing minor will be introduced to the foundations of marketing (the marketing mix). Students will also learn about consumer behaviour, effective advertising for products or services, and branding. Accountanting students who want to know how to grow their business or how to analyse revenue opportunities should select this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MRKT19030 Marketing Communications
MRKT19031 Consumer Behaviour
MRKT13014 New Product Development and Branding

Public Practice Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Public Practice minor is provided for students who may want to apply Taxation Practitioners Board accreditation and see a career in a public accounting practice. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ACCT13018 Advanced Management Accounting
LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
PROP12002 Property Rights and Law