Bachelor of Commerce(Accounting)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Australian Catholic University

Program Overview

Study at Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Campus, New South Wales, Australia, and build strong professional accounting skills designed to prepare you for careers in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and business advisory services. This program is ideal for students who are detail-oriented, analytical, and interested in understanding how businesses manage finances and make strategic financial decisions in real-world environments.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in business and accounting principles. Through core units such as Accounting for Business, Economics for Business, and Business Statistics, you will learn how organisations operate, how financial information is recorded, and how economic factors influence business decisions. These subjects develop your essential numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Year 2:
The second year focuses on strengthening your technical accounting knowledge and applying it to business contexts. You will study units such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Business Law, which help you understand financial reporting standards, internal decision-making processes, and the legal environment in which businesses operate.

Year 3:
In your final year, you will develop advanced accounting and professional skills required in the workplace. Through units such as Auditing and Assurance Services, Corporate Accounting, and Taxation Law, you will learn how to evaluate financial systems, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial advice to organisations.

Focus Areas: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate Accounting, Business Law, Financial Reporting, Business Economics, Financial Analysis, Professional Ethics.

Learning Outcomes: Develop expertise in preparing and analysing financial statements; apply accounting standards and principles in real-world contexts; understand taxation and auditing processes; evaluate business performance using financial data; and communicate accounting insights effectively in professional environments.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is aligned with professional requirements for major accounting bodies such as CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), supporting students on the pathway to becoming qualified accounting professionals.

Reputation (Employability Rankings): Australian Catholic University is recognised for its strong teaching quality, student support, and focus on graduate employability, with business graduates benefiting from practical learning experiences and industry-relevant curriculum design.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Australian Catholic University, the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is designed to move learning beyond theory by embedding students in practical, real-world business environments from the early stages of the degree. Students develop hands-on accounting skills through case-based learning, industry-informed projects, and exposure to real financial systems used in professional practice. The program also integrates applied learning experiences where students work with data, financial reporting tools, and collaborative business scenarios that reflect real workplace expectations:

Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Students engage in structured industry experience opportunities that connect classroom learning with real accounting and business environments.
Accounting Software Training: Practical use of industry-standard tools such as Excel-based financial modelling and accounting information systems used in professional practice.
Case Study Learning: Real business scenarios are used in assessments to develop financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making skills.
Group Business Projects: Collaborative projects simulate workplace environments where students prepare financial reports, analyse business performance, and present findings.
Industry Engagement Activities: Guest lectures, workshops, and employer-led sessions provide insights into contemporary accounting practices and expectations.
Library & Learning Support Services: Access to Australian Catholic University’s digital libraries, business databases, and academic support resources for financial research and reporting.

Progression & Future Opportunities

A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Australian Catholic University prepares graduates for professional roles in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, and business advisory services. The program develops strong technical accounting knowledge combined with ethical and analytical decision-making skills, enabling graduates to work confidently across corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Typical job roles include Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Tax Consultant, and Business Advisor.

Graduate Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to enter professional accounting environments with strong financial reporting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Typical Job Roles: Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Taxation Consultant.
University Services That Will Help Students to Employ:
• Australian Catholic University provides dedicated career development services including career coaching, resume building, interview preparation, and employer networking support.
• Students gain access to Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities that provide practical industry experience during their studies.
• The university also offers career fairs, employer engagement programs, and internship pathways to enhance employability.
Employment Statistics and Salary Figures: Accounting graduates in Australia typically start on salaries between AUD 60,000–75,000 per year, while the median salary range for accounting professionals is approximately AUD 85,000–100,000 per year, depending on experience, professional qualifications, and industry sector.
University–Industry Partnerships: Australian Catholic University has strong connections with accounting firms, financial institutions, government agencies, and corporate organisations, enabling students to access internships, industry projects, and workplace learning experiences.
Long-Term Accreditation Value: The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is aligned with professional accreditation pathways through CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), supporting long-term global career mobility and professional recognition.
Graduation Outcomes: Graduates leave with strong capabilities in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and business analysis, making them highly employable across accounting firms, corporations, consulting firms, and government organisations.

Further Academic Progression: After completing this program, students can progress into postgraduate qualifications such as a Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Master of Finance at Australian Catholic University, or pursue professional certifications including CPA or CA ANZ to advance into senior accounting, advisory, and leadership roles.