Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

The global trend of cross-border transactions and the free flow of international capital require businesses to undertake transactions or have international operations and subsidiaries in multiple countries. These create a sustained need for qualified professional accountants who must possess knowledge of the most recent accounting technologies, international financial reporting requirements, and a comprehension of complex business transactions and operations.

Our Bachelor of Business major in Accountancy degree (previously known as Bachelor of Commerce: Accountancy) has been designed to adhere to accounting professional bodies’ requirements, the highest industry standards and forward-thinking practices. We create our accounting modules to reflect the critical techniques and skills used today in accounting positions around the globe. This focus on real-world issues and current demands ensures that the curriculum is relevant and applicable to the industry and job market. UOW ranked among the top 200 universities globally for Accounting and Finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. This recognition highlights the quality and global relevance of our program.

Professional Bodies Recognition

Our Bachelor of Business in Accounting degree subjects are designed based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure our graduates are ready for the global job market. The degree is accredited by the below-mentioned professional accounting bodies:

• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
• Certified Practising Accounting Australia (CPA Australia)

These recognitions enable students to get the maximum exemptions (9 out of 14 ACCA papers) when pursuing professional studies. Under the ACCA accelerated program, our students can pursue and sit for the professional exam while studying for our Bachelor of Business in Accounting degree. Hence, our students would reap the benefits of top-notch accounting education but will also gain the aptitude to decipher and apply solutions to real-life case studies and financial analysis, making the students ready for a global career in the field of accounting.

The curriculum would allow students to learn about responsible business management practices in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Students would also have the opportunity to pursue internship in companies to gain valuable practical experience, enhancing their employability.

Students also have the opportunity to graduate with a double major by choosing one more specialisation from the list of specialisations offered under Bachelor of Business. Students opting for double major are required to complete an additional 48 cp of subjects from the second specialisation.