Bachelor of Professional Accounting

Accounting focuses on supplying dependable, timely, and precise information for decision-makers, particularly in economic matters. Accountants play a vital role, whether in multinational corporations, government agencies, or public practice, as they advise senior management on matters of organisational financial performance and direction.

The first year in your Bachelor of Professional Accounting degree covers core disciplines of business, providing a solid understanding of issues facing organisations today. From your second year, you will study subjects required in professional accounting. These include financial reporting, auditing, management accounting, and information systems in accounting. You will learn about financial accounting in its organisational, social and political contexts as well as study relevant law subjects (including taxation law and law of business organisations).

In addition, you will participate in a capstone subject in your final year, allowing you to apply everything you have learned in collaboration with students from other disciplines.  

You also have the opportunity to apply for an internship to gain valuable experience while receiving credit towards your degree. 

After completing the Bachelor of Professional Accounting, you may enrol in a postgraduate business master’s degree and be eligible for up to four subjects credit, reducing your master’s degree to one year. This degree trajectory means you can graduate with your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years.

Areas of study

Accounting, Business, Finance, Financial Management.

Career opportunities

Business Analyst Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor, Taxation Accountant, Accounts Payable Officer, and Forensic Accountant.

Professional recognition

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.

Practical experience

Optional internship with credit.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.