Bachelor of Professional Accounting

This comprehensive course is designed for people with an aptitude for numbers and desire to forge a career in professional accounting. Whether you see yourself working for the government a company or even your own business this degree will teach you the ins and outs of the systems and financial strategies that will prepare you for a rewarding career.

Your core subjects will include accounting taxation law auditing finance and economics. In addition you'll be future-proofing your career by developing skills in creativity innovation marketing and digital business. 

You will have the opportunity to undertake a practical placement internship or project. Many of our graduates secure employment directly from Federation University work integrated learning and placement programs. 

Our strong links with industry and real-world experience gained throughout your degree ensure you start your career when you start studying with Federation.

The career opportunities for accounting graduates are vast. According to the Australian Government Job Outlook projections demand for accountants is forecast to grow. Our Bachelor of Professional Accounting course gives you the flexibility to choose a career in any industry. 

You could become a financial accountant management accountant auditor business manager financial consultant or CFO just to name a few. Accountancy is also considered a great launching pad to become a CEO.

The Bachelor of Professional Accounting is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant. 

The degree is also accredited with the Tax Practitioners Board allowing graduates a streamlined pathway to becoming a registered tax agent.

Sample Structure:

• Year 1
• Semester 1
• PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
• BUACC1508, 15 credit points
• PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
• BUECO1509, 15 credit points
• CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
• BUENT1501, 15 credit points
• MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
• BUMGT1501, 15 credit points
• Semester 2
• FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW
• BULAW1502, 15 credit points
• INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING
• BUMKT1501, 15 credit points
• PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY (BUSINESS)
• COOPC1023, 15 credit points
• STATISTICAL METHODS
• STATS1000, 15 credit points
• Year 2
• Semester 1
• BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• BUACC2604, 15 credit points
• CORPORATE REPORTING
• BUACC2607, 15 credit points
• MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 1
• BUACC2613, 15 credit points
• COMMERCIAL LAW
• BULAW1503, 15 credit points
• Semester 2
• COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING AND PRACTICE
• BUACC2605, 15 credit points
• ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
• BUACC3714, 15 credit points
• ORGANISATION LAW
• BULAW2611, 15 credit points
• WORK FUTURES
• BUMGT2622, 15 credit points
• Year 3
• Semester 1
• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
• BUACC3706, 15 credit points
• AUDITING
• BUACC3741, 15 credit points
• EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE
• BUHRM3706, 15 credit points
• TAXATION LAW 1
• BULAW3733, 15 credit points
• Semester 2
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• BUACC3701, 15 credit points
• TAXATION LAW 2
• BULAW3734, 15 credit points
• CEL Suite of Courses (2)

Entry Requirements:

• Entry requirements (year 12)
• Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
• Prerequisites:
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
• This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
• Guaranteed ATAR:
• This program has a guaranteed ATAR.
• If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.
• Subject Adjustments:
• A study score of 35 in any Business, Economics or any Information Technology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.
• SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme):
• Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.
• Entry requirements (non year 12)
• Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study:
• This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
• Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the Federation Access Studies Program (FAST).
• Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study:
• This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
• Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
• Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience:
• This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
• Minimum requirements:
• Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Federation Access Studies (FAST) Program.