This course is intended to help you step into the field of accounting for the first time. It covers an introductory understanding of accounting and the budget process.

You’ll study a range of specialised topics, including corporations law, cost behaviour, financial accounting, job order costing systems, management accounting, planning and special decision-making issues. 

You’ll also learn typical accounting applications such as billing, general ledger, inventory, purchasing and sales.

When you successfully finish this course, you can progress to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Why study

• Expand your understanding and skills through theoretical study and real-life cases.
• Lifelong learning is key to a successful career in accounting. Qualified accountants who possess professional knowledge and expertise experience upward mobility towards management roles in many organisations.
• The Curtin Accounting Association can help grow your network and connect you with industry. The association is run by Curtin accounting students and is sponsored by Chartered Accountants, EY, KPMG, CPA Australia and the Curtin Student Guild.

Graduates generally find employment with private and public organisations nationally and internationally.