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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.