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Accounting is at the centre of business and finance; from tracking the flow of money to analysing financial activities. The skills you develop through the UNE Diploma in Accounting are fundamental to understanding introductory streams of financial and management accounting, finance and related business areas, helping managers make strategic business decisions and helping people stay in control of their money.

Build key accounting and business skills. You’ll cover financial and management accounting, plus finance and economics. Work on business communication skills and get ready for professional practice. Start thinking about becoming an accountant.  

Diploma in Accounting

Build a strong foundation in accounting and business principles, gaining the practical skills needed to thrive in the financial world. Learn how accounting practices operate within a business context and develop essential skills in communication, marketing, and data management. With hands-on learning and real-world industry projects, you’ll apply your knowledge to practical scenarios, preparing you for a career in accounting or broader business roles. Graduate ready to step into the workforce or continue your studies by entering the second year of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting).Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time, .66 years accelerated.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.

Build a strong accounting foundation and confidence to navigate financial challenges. Learn how to support key business decisions. Accounting skills are in demand across a wide range of industries. This business course opens doors to future opportunities.

Diploma of Business (Accounting)

Elevate your financial expertise with Torrens University&#39;s Bachelor of Business (Accounting). Master business fundamentals while developing specialised accounting skills. Gain proficiency in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and corporate governance. With hands-on training and real-world applications, you’ll learn to analyse financial data, navigate complex regulations, and provide strategic recommendations. Designed in consultation with industry professionals, this degree ensures you’re equipped with up-to-date knowledge and practical experience. Plus, with flexible study options, you can tailor your learning journey to suit your career goals and progress towards professional certifications or further studies like the MBA.Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.

This online accounting course blends theory with real-world application. You’ll learn to analyse financial data and drive business decisions. With a strong focus on practical learning, you’ll graduate ready to step into a dynamic and rewarding career.

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

This program was previously known as Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).Study On Demand – a 100% online Commerce (Accounting) degree designed specifically for online learning. Take full control over your study - access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a globally competitive degree respected internationally for its quality and relevance to the accounting profession. Ranked in the top one per cent worldwide*, UniSA Business is one of the largest leading providers of accounting and finance education in Australia and Asia.This 100% online degree is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).*UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in the country and 180 globally to be accredited by EQUIS, from a total pool of 16,500 Business Schools worldwide, EFMD, February 2020.

Account for your career as an accountant, tax, business advisor, auditor or risk consultant. Quantify methods, study numbers or figure out complex finances. Count on strategy to multiply your core business knowledge. Audit global influences.

Bachelor of Accounting

Accountants work in every industry. They help manage all aspects of a business and provide tailored advice on budgeting, strategic planning, data analysis, tax-related matters, auditing, and sustainability reporting.   The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is an internationally recognised program that will prepare you for a wide variety of jobs in Australia and around the world. This program will give you valuable industry experience, and exposure to some of Tasmania’s top business minds. You’ll also gain valuable insights into the accounting profession through internships, masterclasses, taxation clinics, and guest lecturers.  Studying from the University of Tasmania, you’ll develop an appreciation for the vast industries that operate across the state, such as aquaculture, agribusiness, export trade and tourism. Graduates of this program are responsible accountants who can recognise and evaluate the social, environmental and ethical impacts of business decisions. We embed principles of sustainability, accountability, entrepreneurial thinking and innovation across our programs, so you get the edge in your chosen career.  Our accelerated teaching model means you can complete your full Bachelor of Business in just two years. If you prefer to take more time to complete your degree, you can also choose from our range of flexible options and pick a study pattern to suit your lifestyle.

This registered CPA program offers access to internships, providing invaluable industry experience and exposure to some of Tasmania's top business minds. Gain insights through masterclasses, taxation clinics and guest lectures.

The Master of Professional Accounting is the best way  for graduates of undergraduate degrees in non-accounting disciplines to gain entry to the professional accounting bodies. The course is open to graduates but non graduates may enter following successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting. The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, finance, tax and company law and auditing. On successful completion, graduates can apply for Associate Membership of the Professional Accounting Bodies. The course is accredited by the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. It meets the entry requirements of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Invest in yourself and become a globally in-demand accountant. Gain your MPA and graduate work ready and eligible for industry memberships including CPA Australia. If you’re a non-accounting graduate looking to enter the business world, start here!

Master of Professional Accounting

Torrens University&#39;s Master of Professional Accounting covers advanced accounting, auditing, finance, economics, information systems, and tax law. Accredited by CPA Australia and CAANZ, the degree prepares you for global accounting and financial organizations. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software, including SAP and Xero.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 1.5 years full time, part-time options available, 1 year accelerated.

Sharpen your professional skills in auditing, quantitative methods, and information systems. You’ll also cover economics, finance, and tax law. CPA Australia and CAANZ accredited, this course prepares you for a global financial career.

In this rewarding career, you’ll help people and organisations with their big picture financial goals, while never losing sight of the small details. Learn highly sought-after skills to help your clients make the most of their finances.This course will equip you with the professional skills you’ll need to find your dream role in accounting. Pair knowledge of the latest financial management software, such as Tableau and Xero, with foundational business practices to ensure you enter the workplace with a thorough understanding of core business needs. An industry consulting project for a live client provides additional opportunities for Bachelor of Accounting students to build a professional portfolio of work and to gain insights to make you work-ready upon graduation.

Study accounting online and graduate work-ready for professional roles. Deep dive into accounting and its associated disciplines for in-depth financial skills. By combining core business subjects and electives, you’re set for a career in finance.

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a course that will service the needs of students requiring four or fewer units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies. It can serve as an entry and exit point for the Master of Professional Accounting. The course comprises four units (that is 24 credit points) and is usually used to supplement existing studies in accounting to satisfy the entry requirements of the professional accounting organisations. Subjects are drawn from the Master of Professional Accounting and may cover introductory as well as advanced units in accounting, finance, systems, law, auditing, economics and business statistics.Please Note: This program can only be studied part time.

If you've previously studied accounting and need just four more units to apply for accreditation, this could be the course for you. Cover areas such as finance systems, law, auditing, economics and business statistics. Choose to continue studying for your Masters. 

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Are you ready to dive into the world of accounting?Whether you&#39;re looking to start a new career or boost your current skills, this program offers flexible full-time or part-time options. Perfect for those without an accounting background, you&#39;ll gain a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals. Completing this Graduate Diploma sets you on a path to becoming a certified accountant, with opportunities to further advance your expertise through additional studies.

This pathway course is perfect for students who don't have a background in accounting. You'll learn fundamentals of accounting, from accounting systems to financial management, so that you can enrol in further study and eventually become accredited. 

Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting

Small Business Accounting

Financial Accounting 1

Management Accounting

Accounting for Business

Sustainability Accounting and Reporting

Fundamentals of Accounting

Accountability and Accounting

Financial Accounting 3

Financial Accounting 2

Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Learn to record and interpret accounting information in a business environment. Gain the skills to analyse, interpret and present financial accounting information to stakeholders within an organisation. In this course, you’ll be challenged to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios. The maths knowledge required in this course doesn’t get any more difficult than adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, or calculating percentages. Your knowledge of fundamental concepts and basic accounting processes will set you up well for your future career. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Accounting degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Get to know fundamental accounting concepts and processes used in business today. You’ll learn to record accounting information. And then, to present and interpret it in financial statements. Explore the accounting cycle and accountants’ role in business.

Organisations expect graduate accountants to be able to consolidate their technical knowledge and apply it to a range of business contexts which are often ambiguous and changing. Accountants and finance professionals are increasingly involved in cross disciplinary teams which requires a high level of business acumen to relate accounting and financial information to the whole business and real-world contexts. In this subject, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate the consolidation of knowledge gained throughout your degree to solve problems, make judgements, and communicate recommendations. In this subject, you will use reflective practice as a key tool for understanding the modern workplace. By reflecting on your industry experiences and considering your personal career plans, you will gain valuable insights into the contemporary professional landscape.

Accounting Futures

This subject aims to expand students’ understanding of holistic accounting gained in their previous core accounting units, to develop and apply their accounting knowledge, skills and terminology in the context of broader notion of accounting that includes accountability and social and environmental accounting. In particular, students are introduced to a number of accounting standards, their broader applications, professional reporting requirements and changes taking place within the accounting environment, particularly with regard to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), sustainability reporting, integrated reporting and integrated thinking. The consideration of the issues, activities and techniques in this subject will enhance the professional and technical skills students will need to perform effectively in the workplace as an accountant.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Understanding carbon accounting methods is essential for interpreting what organisations communicate through their carbon accounts and climate reports. The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol is widely recognised as the best practice for carbon accounting, making a thorough understanding of it essential for success in this field. This subject will equip you to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-paced carbon accounting and climate reporting world.In this subject, you’ll gain a robust understanding of the GHG Protocol, including its definitions of organisational boundaries and the three Scopes of emissions (Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3). You&#39;ll also learn how to calculate carbon equivalents and effectively use ‘factors’, building a solid foundation of knowledge essential for critically engaging with the underpinning methods of carbon accounting.Our subject will help you to develop the critical thinking skills to stay agile and informed as a future carbon accountant and industry professional. You&#39;ll learn how to critically engage with contested carbon accounting and climate reporting practices, preparing you to adapt to evolving methods and best practices. This knowledge forms an essential basis for understanding and preparing carbon accounts – a topic we’ll explore further in our ‘Preparing Carbon Accounts’ subject.

Introduction to Carbon Accounting

Advance your accounting knowledge and explore some of the current and emerging challenges faced by accountants, professional bodies, and regulators in Australia and internationally. Learn how decisions are made when it comes to determining how to reflect the economic activity of an organisation and what information should be disclosed. Understanding how these choices impact markets, the economy, society, and individuals is critical for future leaders in accounting. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from ACCT 2015 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Currently over 100 countries have adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or their equivalent, to prepare financial statements by listed companies. A sound knowledge about IFRS is essential for accounting professionals to prepare comparable and understandable financial information to users. This subject focuses on applying IFRS and Australian accounting standards to account for complex practical issues. This includes applying accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement to recognise common revenue transactions, analyse business acquisition, and preparing consolidated financial statements.

This course aims to provide you with an overview of how management accounting information plays a critical role in organisational planning, controlling, decision-making and learning and to equip students with the conceptual and practical understanding necessary to use and interpret management accounting information.Management accounting information that creates value; cost terms, concepts &amp; behaviour; product costing systems; job and process costing; overhead costs; ABC; budgeting; standard costing: material &amp; labour; tactical decision-making; cost decision-making and product-mix; CVP analysis and product mix; working capital; organisational structures; reporting for management decision making.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from ACCT 1011 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Expand and deepen your understanding of topics underpinning Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASBs) standards, other regulations and statutory requirements, and disclosure by reporting entities, with this advanced accounting subject. With a focus on accounting for group structures, you will explore equity methods of accounting for associates and joint arrangements, operating segments and construction contracts. You will also examine foreign currency transactions, translating financial statements of foreign operations, and financial instruments including derivatives and hedging. Studying this subject will allow you to hone your practical skills solving complex business problems and preparing consolidated financial statements. You will also deepen your knowledge of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility reporting in the context of ethical and social issues.

Advanced Financial Accounting

This subject will help you understand the role that accounting plays in providing accountability. We move beyond introductory accounting and explore the important role that accounting has in organisations, society and the environment.After completing this subject, you will have fundamental management and financial accounting knowledge, tools for analysing organisations’ external reports and a comprehension of how accounting can be used to address social responsibility, ethical conduct and sustainability.This subject allows you to begin the up skilling required by our professional accounting bodies, requiring us to move beyond orthodox/conventional accounting practices and understand our role in accountability.

This subject provides you with an understanding of accounting process and application in the business environment. The subject covers the conceptual framework underlying accounting practices and the application of accounting information systems in the process of recording and reporting business transactions. After studying this subject, you will be enabled to use accounting information to make business decisions and judgements incorporating both technical knowledge and ethical principles.

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