Accountancy involves recording, classifying, summarising and interpreting financial transactions and events, and is frequently used by lenders, managers, investors, tax authorities and other decision-makers.

You'll have the chance to develop essential capabilities to operate successfully in contemporary business and multidisciplinary environments.

Career Outcomes

Graduates gain employment in public accounting practices, supporting staff teams in areas like auditing, taxation, management consulting, business services and receivership. Others are recruited into commercial and government organisations in treasury, internal audit, strategic business planning, financial reporting and management accounting roles.

The Department of Education forecasts that employment prospects for accountants are expected to grow strongly.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Program accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's programs and opens up career pathways and networks.

Professional bodies accredit or recognize programs as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited program will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post university professional qualification. 

Statutory accreditation

This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a program of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession. 

Membership

Professional bodies or associations are representative organizations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession.

Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates.

CPA Australia

Course satisfies the academic requirements for direct entry into the CPA Australia program. Note: Students must complete Company Law minor to be eligible for entry into the CPA Australia program (Accredited for program delivery in Melbourne, Indonesia and Singapore.)

Membership and Opportunities

• Students and graduates eligible to enrol in the CPA Australia Network
• Graduates eligible to enrol in CPA Australia program
• Graduates eligible for membership category: Associate