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I was offered a job at EY after completing a vacation program with them. So many things we did in assignments at QUT were applicable to the work I was doing at EY, so my degree definitely prepared me for my career.
Create business connections
QUT provided me with the perfect platform to become an entrepreneur. Throughout my degree I had opportunities to network and build my connections. I made sure that I attended events organised by all the business societies when possible. Simple things like attending QUT Accountancy Students’ Association events meant that I knew the people within the society, and had a network of contacts when I started my business.
Real graduate
'I’d recommend studying accountancy at QUT whether you’re looking at the small business or medium business side of things, or whether you’re looking to get into corporate.'
Forensic accounting
Dr Jeanette Van Akkeren speaks about the benefits of studying a degree in forensic accounting.
Follow your interests
'Assurance was the right path for me because I wanted variety and continual development in my career. I travel to and work from clients’ offices and meet and work alongside their people. QUT prepared me with a wealth of knowledge and connections to the profession.'
Realise your dreams
I was offered a job at EY after completing a vacation program with them. So many things we did in assignments at QUT were applicable to the work I was doing at EY, so my degree definitely prepared me for my career.
Create business connections
QUT provided me with the perfect platform to become an entrepreneur. Throughout my degree I had opportunities to network and build my connections. I made sure that I attended events organised by all the business societies when possible. Simple things like attending QUT Accountancy Students’ Association events meant that I knew the people within the society, and had a network of contacts when I started my business.
Real graduate
'I’d recommend studying accountancy at QUT whether you’re looking at the small business or medium business side of things, or whether you’re looking to get into corporate.'
Forensic accounting
Dr Jeanette Van Akkeren speaks about the benefits of studying a degree in forensic accounting.
Follow your interests
'Assurance was the right path for me because I wanted variety and continual development in my career. I travel to and work from clients’ offices and meet and work alongside their people. QUT prepared me with a wealth of knowledge and connections to the profession.'
Highlights
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Graduates who complete the accounting major and the professional accounting accreditation extension meet the academic entry requirements for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and enrolment in their respective professional programs.
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Graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
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Students who complete specified units under the Regulation and Tax Extension will meet the academic entry requirements for registration as a Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.
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Experience a work placement with selected industry employers (if space is available on your individual study plan).
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Build experience and first-hand knowledge through your final-year Capstone Project.
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You can also study this major as part of QUT's new Bachelor of Business - International degree, which includes one year of compulsory overseas studies.
Highlights
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Graduates who complete the accounting major and the professional accounting accreditation extension meet the academic entry requirements for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and enrolment in their respective professional programs.
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Graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
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Students who complete specified units under the Regulation and Tax Extension will meet the academic entry requirements for registration as a Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.
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Experience a work placement with selected industry employers (if space is available on your individual study plan).
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Build experience and first-hand knowledge through your final-year Capstone Project.
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You can also study this major as part of QUT's new Bachelor of Business - International degree, which includes one year of compulsory overseas studies.
Why choose this course?
If advising business in today's dynamic world sounds like an interesting challenge, then accounting is the right career for you.
In fact, an accounting qualification is the ideal platform for success in any business career. The accounting major together with the professional accounting accreditation extension prepares students for a career in one of the most respected business professions.
In this course you will develop accounting discipline knowledge, critical and analytical thinking, and problem-solving and communication skills. Discipline units focus on financial and management accounting requirements, specialised applications in company accounting, audit and assurance, tax and company regulation. Key accounting concepts and knowledge are developed throughout the entire major as students learn about contemporary issues facing modern businesses.
To complement the accounting major students can complete secondary study areas in regulation and tax, and forensics and data analytics.
Accounting is an interesting and in-demand profession. Accredited accountants are highly employable and enjoy the benefits of an interesting profession recognised throughout the world.
Real-world learning
We will provide you with opportunities to network with accounting professionals throughout your degree with a variety of industry engagement events such as the Boardroom Seminar Series, Big 4 Roadshow and Mid-Tier Mixer. These events are designed to make you job ready from day one.
You will integrate all of your knowledge in the final-year capstone project. In this simulation, you act as a professional consultant and solve unstructured problems similar to those you will encounter in your career, gaining hands-on experience working in teams to research issues and develop practical solutions.
Explore this course
There are so many options available to you when you study accountancy, with dynamic careers now available in consulting, forensic accounting and business analytics. Due to technological advances many basic accounting functions are becoming automated, allowing accountants more time to analyse and understand data and provide specialised advice to influence business decisions.
In this course you will work on real world examples, engage with industry professionals from day one and be academically eligible for professional recognition upon graduation.
Graduates who complete the accounting major and the professional accounting accreditation extension will meet the academic entry requirements for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and enrolment in their respective professional programs.
Careers and outcomes
Knowledge in professional accounting (the accounting major plus the professional accounting accreditation extension) will set you up for a career in any accounting firm, large or small. Accountants work in commerce and industry, public or chartered accounting firms, government organisations or as individual practitioners. Many chief executive officers and board directors have an accounting degree. Explore accounting options in a range of industries, work for national or international organisations, or launch your career in the growth area of business analysis.
Professional accountants are in increasing demand nationally and internationally by organisations throughout commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Professional recognition
Graduates who complete the accounting major and the professional accounting accreditation extension meet the academic component of requirements for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and enrolment in their respective professional programs. Graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Graduates who complete only the accounting major will need to do additional units after graduation to meet these professional requirements.
Students who complete specified units under the Regulation and Tax Extension will meet the academic entry requirements for registration as a Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.
Research pathways
Bachelor of Business (Honours) option
High-achieving students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).
Possible careers
- Business Analyst
- Business Risk and Governance Consultant
- Certified Practicing Accountant
- Chartered Accountant
- Chartered Tax Adviser
- Chief Financial Officer
- Corporate Secretary
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Controller
- Financial Project Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Wealth Management Consultant
Your degree at a glance
Year 1
Early in the course, you will be introduced to core business capabilities including critical thinking, professional communication, teamwork, and digital and technological fluency, and build a base of foundational business knowledge spanning the range of business disciplines including strategy, markets, financial issues and the future enterprise. You will commence focused study in the accountancy major in second semester, learning fundamental skills in financial and management accounting.
Year 2
You will learn how to interpret financial information and reports and gain skills in using this information for business decision making. Practical experience in using specialised accounting software will complement your theoretical knowledge in corporate reporting and product costing. You can start to build your professional networks and find out more about the corporate world that awaits you at boardroom seminars. You’ll also start to shape your career with the selection of a second study area.
Year 3
You will draw on the knowledge gained through your major to solve real-world accounting problems such as preparing a tax return or analysing the financial statements of a client business. You’ll also investigate how auditors report on the financial statements of companies, individuals and trusts. For the best chance of a top job to launch your career, attend graduate recruitment events on campus or undertake a work placement with one of our industry partners.
Accountancy major units
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting Systems and Analytics
- Audit and Assurance
- Company Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting Issues
- Taxation Law
- Accountancy Capstone
Recommended complementary study areas
In order for students to meet the academic entry requirements for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and enrol in their respective professional programs they need to complete the accountancy major and the professional accounting accreditation extension within their course.
Extension options
- Professional Accounting Accreditation (required for CPA/CA)
- Regulation and Tax
Accountancy minor options
- Forensics and Data Analytics
Additional minor options
- Finance
- Applied Economics
- Quantitative Economics
- Management
Your degree at a glance
Year 1
Early in the course, you will be introduced to core business capabilities including critical thinking, professional communication, teamwork, and digital and technological fluency, and build a base of foundational business knowledge spanning the range of business disciplines including strategy, markets, financial issues and the future enterprise. You will commence focused study in the accountancy major in second semester, learning fundamental skills in financial and management accounting.
Year 2
You will learn how to interpret financial information and reports and gain skills in using this information for business decision making. Practical experience in using specialised accounting software will complement your theoretical knowledge in corporate reporting and product costing. You can start to build your professional networks and find out more about the corporate world that awaits you at boardroom seminars. You’ll also start to shape your career with the selection of a second study area.
Year 3
You will draw on the knowledge gained through your major to solve real-world accounting problems such as preparing a tax return or analysing the financial statements of a client business. You’ll also investigate how auditors report on the financial statements of companies, individuals and trusts. For the best chance of a top job to launch your career, attend graduate recruitment events on campus or undertake a work placement with one of our industry partners.
Accountancy major units
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting Systems and Analytics
- Audit and Assurance
- Company Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting Issues
- Taxation Law
- Accountancy Capstone
- Selection rank
- 76.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2021.
Don't have a selection rank?
- Course code
- BS05
- QTAC code
- 413021
- CRICOS code
- 003491G
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February, July and November
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you’re a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Helping you to get into your course
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diploma in Business
QUT College Diploma in Business graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Business within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Business
Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award
If you enrol in a QTAC offer for one of the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT awards you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Greater Brisbane is confirmed.
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Diploma of Accounting
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Diploma of Business/Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Diploma of Business/Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld diploma(s) you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time). More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2021
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
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| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
98.70
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Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
87.00
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Selection rank
87.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
70.50
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Selection rank
76.00
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Minimum academic requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 76.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Assumed knowledge
It is assumed you have knowledge in the equivalent General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Commencing in 2022: The test validity has been extended from two to three years for all intakes in 2022. Commencing in 2023: Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
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IELTS Academic
Commencing in 2022: The test validity has been extended from two to three years for all intakes in 2022. Commencing in 2023: Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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TOEFL iBT
Commencing in 2022: The test validity has been extended from two to three years for all intakes in 2022. Commencing in 2023: Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2022 fees
2022: CSP $14,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2022 fees
2022: $31,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: CSP $14,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $31,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship - commencing students
A scholarship for future undergraduate students in business, seeking a competitive edge to launch their career.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Roundtable and QUT Business School Scholarship
- Scholarship eligibility
- Migrants or refugees; From a non-English speaking background
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women