Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Accounting is a dynamic field of study and remains at the core of every business. Today's accountants are problem solvers, business advisors and much more. This program is for students wishing to become professionally qualified accountants.

James Cook University's accredited Accounting Degree has trained hundreds of qualified accountants and is strongly supported by the local accounting profession.

Foundation subjects are complemented by specialist topics in business modelling, financial management, auditing, business law, accounting issues and performance management and control.

Note: The Bachelor of Business will be undergoing a structural change in 2013.  Updates will be provided in due course.

Course Highlights

This program is fully accredited with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) and CPA Australia.  Upon graduation students are eligible for membership at these professional bodies.

This degree also equips graduates with broad business skills for a range of business careers.

JCU is strongly supported by the local accounting profession. Foundation subjects are complemented by specialist topics in, for example:

• Business modelling
• Financial management
• Auditing
• Business law
• Taxation
• Contemporary accounting issues
• Performance management and control

You can also combine accounting with a second business major.

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