About the Bachelor of Accounting
La Trobe's Bachelor of Accounting has been designed in collaboration with industry partners to teach you core accounting knowledge and skills across every aspect of business.
From working with industry-standard technology to undertaking a project which simulates real-world business scenarios, you'll gain the technical and human skills you need to adapt and thrive in our era of digital transformation.
With a range of optional majors and minors, as well as a wide breadth of electives, you'll be able to build your degree to support your career ambitions.
Develop vital knowledge and skills in accounting, information systems, finance, economics, management and data analytics tools. Build a deep understanding of financial accounting, business law and management accounting. Then integrate your knowledge by studying auditing and assurance, forensic accounting and taxation.
You could have the opportunity to undertake a work placement where you gain real-life experience and first-hand knowledge of professional organisations. Previous students have worked at accounting firms of all sizes, from multinationals to metropolitan and regional firms, as well as government institutions and local and international businesses.
Gain hands-on experience. Develop your professional networks through the connections you make as you study. Be ready to become a trusted authority on business operations.
You'll learn:
Information and communications technology
Explore current and emerging technologies, business processes, information systems, internal controls and governance.
Bachelor of Accounting intended learning outcomes
Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in accounting and general business disciplines.
Critically apply accounting knowledge, skills, and data analytics tools to solve accounting problems.
Effectively interpret financial and non-financial information and communicate to a range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Exercise professional judgement to solve routine accounting problems in business contexts from social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.
Review performance feedback to identify learning opportunities and develop strategies for self-improvement.
Bachelor of Accounting career opportunities
Use your accounting skills in a diverse range of roles in commercial and public sector organisations, including:
Business analyst
Assist with start-up structuring, valuation and financing, review existing business operations and performance, and implement improvements.
Financial accountant
Provide external and internal stakeholders with valuable business information through financial reports, reconciliations and statutory obligations.
Management accountant
Help your organisation evaluate past performance and plan for the future. Analyse financial and non-financial data to assist in decision-making and advise on the implications of business decisions.
Taxation accountant
Investigate taxation issues for individuals and organisations. Manage, prepare and submit reports, including tax returns and other statements, and advise clients on how to manage their income.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$36 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.