Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Equip yourself with the knowledge, focus and skills for a career in accounting, banking, finance or business analytics. Commerce graduates are in high demand for their in-depth understanding of how accounting, business information systems, data analytics and finance add value to business and the global economy. The Bachelor of Commerce program prepares you for a career in accounting, banking, financial management, information systems, business analytics and management. Compulsory courses will build a solid foundation of business skills that you will apply to many decisions and issues in the contemporary business environment. These core skills are further developed in your second and third years as you specialise by undertaking one or two majors. Completing the accounting major allows students to apply for associate membership of the professional accounting bodies. The combination of core skills and specialist knowledge learned will ensure you can adapt effectively to the ever-changing business environment and be in high demand with employers.

Accounting is a dynamic profession that is concerned with so much more than just number crunching. As an accountant, you will develop the skills to provide professional advice to managers in industry, government and the not-for-profit sector on issues such as organisational performance, capital structure, and how best to communicate financial as well as non-financial data to interested stakeholders. As a graduate from the Business School at the University of Queensland, you will be eligible for professional recognition from ACCA, CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Study accounting and build the foundations for a life-long, rewarding career.