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CQ01 - Bachelor of Accounting
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
Modern professional accountants are multi-skilled and dynamic. They enjoy a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as assurance services, consulting services, information technology (IT) services, forensic accounting, international accounting, strategic management, taxation and financial planning.
Given the need for financial accountability and cost effective decision making in just about every organisation throughout the world, qualified accountants are essential to international businesses, rock bands, government departments, sporting teams, small businesses, multinational corporations and dot-com start ups.
About Accounting
Accounting is the kind of career that can take you anywhere. From computer auditing to taxation planning to treasury, an accounting degree gives you endless career possibilities.
CQU's Bachelor of Accounting is an excellent preparation for your career in accounting. As well as helping you to develop excellent technical skills, our degree will hone your analytic and problem-solving abilities, and help you become an effective communicator across a range of media. Your studies will have a wide base, including such areas as computing, economics and management, so that you will have the skills you need to work in many different areas of accounting.