Bachelor of Accounting
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    Bachelor of Accounting

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 20,369 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJune 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Accounting

    About

    Our 100% online Bachelor of Accounting equips you for success, with marketable skills for your future career. We partner with industry and peak professional bodies so your studies are industry-aligned.

    You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the accounting sector. Build the foundations to analyse and interpret accounting information in business environments. Learn about the economic, legal and political influences impacting today’s global business world.

    You’ll gain firsthand technical skills in financial digital technology and IT systems. Examine the role of tax accountant and adviser. Learn how to compile business and individual tax returns. Deepen your reporting, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

    You’ll study insolvency in cases of personal and business financial distress. Learn about liquidations and how to restructure under-performing businesses. Graduate as a skilled communicator, who can provide client tax planning advice and strategies.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Nearly two million new professional jobs will be created by 2034, and accounting careers are in the top three growth industries in Australia (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024). 

    Fancy working as a management accountant? Support senior management in making critical business decisions, prepare forecasts, budgets and risk analysis. You’ll advise managers about the financial implications of business decisions. 

    Want to be an auditor or risk consultant? You’ll ensure operational integrity and compliance. Report on financial and managerial processes and systems. Work on business process reviews and risk assessments. 

    Perhaps you’d like to work in insolvency? Collaborate with stakeholders in cases of financial distress and liquidations, and restructure under-performing businesses. 

    You could also be a: 

    • Auditor/risk consultant 
    • Business adviser 
    • Insolvency and reconstruction adviser 
    • Management accountant 
    • Practising accountant 
    • Tax accountant and adviser. 

    Industry Trends 

    In Australia, accounting career opportunities are expecting strong growth over the next decade. This rise is due to a demand for accountants with regulatory compliance expertise and skills in digital transformation for financial systems. The shift towards sustainable business practices has made ‘green skills’ across every industry highly desirable (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024). 

    With 50% of the new roles in the next decade requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher, Adelaide University accounting graduates can expect a bright future. 

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. Graduates are eligible for membership with these professional accreditation bodies. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    20,369 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Accounting
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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