Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Accounting – the collection, measurement and communication of financial information that is used for planning, reporting and decision making – is often referred to as the language of business. Understanding this language means accountants hold the privileged position of being key contributors to a business’ success. Armed with such skills, accountants can apply their knowledge in any number of dynamic industries.
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting will enable you to understand the challenges and issues facing the accounting profession at present. It will also help you meet the requirements for membership of accounting professional bodies, including CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The degree is fully accredited by each of these bodies.
Areas of study
Auditing and assurance, business and corporations law, economic policies and regulations, finance, financial reporting, information systems, international accounting, management and control, professional issues, statistical analysis, sustainability issues, taxation.
Career opportunities
Accountant, auditor, business or venture analyst, consultant, financial institution manager, forensic accountant, government adviser, merchant banker, stockbroker.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Institute of Public Accountants.
Fees and charges
Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Standard 2. If you don't have the assumed knowledge, you're advised to include a mathematics or quantitative methods elective unit in your first year of study.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced.
Guaranteed selection rank: 80.00
Other applicants
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Further information
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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