Accounting
Complex global markets and reporting requirements mean that never before has accounting been a more dynamic and exciting profession to enter. Accountants are finance and information specialists, and the major decision-makers in a wide range of organisations.
Undergraduate accounting
Accounting is a dynamic and exciting profession, especially today in a global business environment. Businesses and individuals rely on accountants to assess their financial situation, prepare reports and give advice on financial dealings. Accountants are often the lynchpin of an organisation as informed business decisions frequently rely on their skills.
Career opportunities exist in public accounting practices, corporations small and large, the tax department, audit firms, government organisations and not-for-profit organisations.
Accounting is studied through Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce - an internationally recognised and EPAS acccredited business degree. Deakin is the only Australian university with an EPAS accredited Bachelor of Commerce.
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Bachelor of Commerce 2012
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Ryan D'souza
Master of Professional Accounting 2012
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Postgraduate accounting
The role of an accountant has undergone a fundamental shift towards a wide-ranging advisory role. Career opportunities are now available in other vocations including working as financial planners, investment advisers, market analysts, tax consultants, advisers in mergers and acquisitions, in corporate recovery and insolvency, treasury banking, e-commerce or information technology.
Deakin offers pathways to professional accounting qualifications for graduates of any discipline. Our accounting courses cater for students who require a full professional accounting qualification, or those who seek knowledge in accounting and related fields to complement their overall management knowledge and expertise. Additionally Deakin offers specialisations in accounting in the MBA and Master of Commerce.
Graduating with a Master of Professional Accounting or accounting specialisation from Deakin will open the door to many employment opportunities and a huge variety of business careers.
| Undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts - Chinese/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce /Bachelor of Information Systems | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Postgraduate degrees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate of Chartered Accounting Foundations | Course information for: | Local Students | |
| Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration (International) | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Professional Accounting | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Analytics | Course information for: | Local Students | |
| Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of International Finance/Master of Professional Accounting | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Professional Accounting | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
Professional accounting accreditation
By selecting the right combination of units in one of our professionally accredited courses you will be eligible to apply for admission to the following programs:
Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA)
Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA)
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Exemptions may apply for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Students should consult with a Faculty course adviser to identify the units required by each professional body, and also consult with the professional body. Eligibility may depend on work place experience.
Why study at Deakin?
Leading Australia with international recognition
Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce is internationally recognised and EPAS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). EPAS is an international quality benchmark for business programs worldwide. Deakin is the only Australian university with EPAS accreditation for its Bachelor of Commerce.
Study abroad
As part of your study, you can travel to the financial capitals of the world and gain credit towards your degree. Paris, London, Dubai or Frankfurt could be on the itinerary. Visit key financial organisations such as WTO, the United Nations in Geneva, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England . Find out more.
Work Integrated Learning
The Faculty of Business and Law's Work Integrated Learning program gives you the opportunity to enhance your job prospects with real world experience, while gaining credit towards your degree. Work Integrated Learning covers business internships, community-based volunteering, work-based learning, team-based learning and industry-based learning. Find out more.