Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Macquarie University - North Ryde
Overview
Accounting – the collection, measurement and communication of financial information that is used for planning, reporting and decision making – is often referred to as the language of business. Understanding this language means accountants hold the privileged position of being key contributors to a business’ success. Armed with such skills, accountants can apply their knowledge in any number of dynamic industries.
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting will enable you to understand the challenges and issues facing the accounting profession at present. It will also help you meet the requirements for membership of accounting professional bodies, including CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Institute of Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The degree is fully accredited by each of these bodies.
Majors
Areas of study
Auditing and assurance, business and corporations law, economic policies and regulations, finance, financial reporting, information systems, international accounting, management and control, professional issues, statistical analysis, sustainability issues, taxation.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Accountant, auditor, business or venture analyst, consultant, financial institution manager, forensic accountant, government adviser, merchant banker, stockbroker.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 98.55 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 85.75 | 90.6 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 75.9 | 84.75 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Macquarie University
Campus
North Ryde
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Commerce
Indicative ATAR
75.90
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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