Bachelor of Accounting

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Develop the expertise and competencies to adapt and thrive in the fast paced financial, consulting and accounting sectors. Accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, this degree provides a strong foundation in accounting principles and processes, management accounting, business law, economics, finance, computer information systems, auditing, and taxation law, international accounting developments and standards, and current issues in financial reporting. In addition, students will develop the ‘soft’ skills (eg interpersonal skills, communication, organisational skills, teamwork) that accountants need to deal with clients and grow businesses.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics in accounting principles; quantitative methods; management, people and organisations; economics for business; law for business; and foundations of finance
• specialisation topics in accounting
• a selection of business topics and electives.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• further core topics
• further specialisation topics in accounting
• a selection of additional business topics and electives.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• further core topics
• further specialisation topics in accounting
• a selection of additional business topics and electives.

Your career

Extensive opportunities exist for Flinders accounting graduates across business, government and not for profit sectors, both in Australia and internationally. They will develop a strong multidisciplinary focus, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Potential occupations include:

• accountant
• graduate consultant
• graduate audit analyst
• graduate taxation advisor.

Potential employers include:

• accounting firms
• financial management firms
• investment advisory organisations
• financial planning firms
• government departments
• self-employment.