BACHELOR OF APPLIED COMMERCE -ACCOUNTING MAJOR

Overview

When you study the Bachelor of Applied Commerce majoring in Accounting, you'll build the practical skills, confidence and connections to thrive in your accounting career. Whether you’re interested in becoming an accountant, tax agent, business manager or financial analyst, this course provides a pathway to a wide range of industries and experiences.

You’ll have the exciting opportunity to do a professional experience work placement during your course, which will give you practical experience in a workplace setting and help to establish valuable industry contacts.

You’ll learn in small classes and benefit from TAFE NSW’s industry connections. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for professional membership into the Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) program. You may also be eligible to register to the Tax Practitioners’ Board (TPB) as a tax agent

Learning Outcomes:

Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Use accounting and Xero tax software

Apply a variety of skills related to accounting and taxation, from advanced financial accounting to income tax law

Create detailed financial statements for clients and stakeholders

Apply ethical and sustainability standards in accounting

Use accounting skills in real world situations