Developed and awarded by RMIT University, Australia.
RMIT has a 5-Star QS ranking for excellence in higher education and is 15th highest ranked university in Australia (QS World University Rankings 2019 – 20). RMIT is ranked 21st in the world and 5th in Australia among universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 index 2019). RMIT is among the world’s top 150 universities in Computer Science and Information Systems, Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (Chemical); Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing); and Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018).
This programme will help students develop an understanding of the technical and social aspects of accounting. Accountancy involves the systematic recording, reporting and analysis of financial transactions, but students will discover the importance of applying such specialised business-related knowledge guided by ethical, environmental, cultural and social considerations.
You will acquire technical skills and other broad-based knowledge for an outstanding career in accounting and related fields.
The accountancy programme is one of RMIT’s most successful. It reflects the university’s innovative and rigorous approach to accounting education that encourages flexible and independent thinking on the student’s part.
The Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Career Prospects
Graduates can advance in a variety of careers, including positions in public accounting practices, supporting staff teams in auditing, taxation, management consulting, business services and receivership.
Others may be recruited into commercial and government organisations in treasury, internal audit, strategic business planning, financial reporting and management accounting roles.
Employment opportunities span a variety of roles in many different settings, including:
- reporting to senior management on the resources of an organisation
- monitoring the cash flow of an organisation
- advising businesses on strategies for increased profit
- providing financial advice
- preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts and maintaining registers and records
- evaluating business plans
- refining financial systems
- providing taxation advice
- running a small business.
Further Education
Graduates are eligible to apply for entry and receive exemptions into the CPA Australia and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification programmes.
Graduates may further their studies in the Masters programme.
