DBAC - Bachelor of Accounting
- Introduction
- Major
- Career outcomes
- Recommended study pattern
- Degree structure
- Degree requirements
- Broadening Undergraduate Education (BUGE) Units
- Credit for previous study
- Procedures for gaining degree
- Recent updates
- Further information
Introduction
Accounting is a fundamental organisational tool for business planning and control. Proficiency in this specialised field can create a range of career opportunities both in government and in business, management and finance across a multitude of industries.
The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited by the two major Australian accounting professional bodies, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia. For more information about the accreditation of individual units, please visit the CPA Australia Course Accreditation webpage and the ICAA Tertiary Course Accreditation webpage.
Major
Through a combination of required units and electives, students will gain knowledge and skills in many areas of Accounting and related fields. As students develop an understanding of accounting principles and practices, they explore the relationship between accounting, finance and economics, the law, management and marketing. Students will study in detail, specialised areas including Financial Accounting, Corporate Reporting, Taxation Law, Auditing, Management Accounting and Communications.
Students also have the opportunity to select elective units, so as to tailor the degree to individual needs.
Career outcomes
This broad-based business degree will enable students to primarily develop expertise in accounting information systems. Coupled with a dedicated industry focus and an extensive range of unit choices, the degree will produce highly employable graduates with a strong and diverse skill base.
Recommended study pattern
To get the most out of this program students are recommended to follow these steps:
- Study SSK10 if new to university study (counts as BUGE study).
- Start with the first level core units.
- Study second level units and/or electives.
- Finish with third level units and/or electives.
Degree structure - 24 units
First Level - 8 units
- ACG10 - Managing the Digital Organisation
- ACG11 - Accounting Decisions and Accountability
- ACG12 - Financial Accounting 1
- BLW16 - Introduction to Law
- BMS11 - Business Mathematics and Statistics
- MAN11 - Introduction to Management
- ECO11 - Microeconomics 1
- MAR11 - Marketing Theory and Practice
Second Level - 5 units
- ACG27 - Financial Accounting 2
- ACG24 - Management Accounting
- BLW21 - Company Law
- BLW22 - Taxation Law
- MGM21 - Management Communication and Negotiation
Third Level - 5 units
- ACG31 - Auditing Theory and Practice
- ACG32 - Finance and Investment
- ACG33 - Global Issues for Accounting
- ACG35 - Issues in Accounting Theory
- ACG36 - Financial Accounting 3
Electives - 4 units
Students must complete four elective units. These can be taken from any discipline area however their content should not be comparable to the core units. There isn't a list, but students can choose the electives by looking through the OUA website or Handbook. Students may choose to use the electives as a block.
Students may also wish to select the following units:
- ACG25 - Cost Management Systems
- ACG26 - Government and Not for Profit Accounting
- MAN15 - Issues in Small Business Management
Please visit the OUA website for more information about the Bachelor of Accounting.
Degree requirements
There is no requirement for students to register for the degree. To qualify for the Bachelor of Accounting from UniSA, students must achieve the following requirements:
- A student must complete 24 units.
- A student must complete 18 set units.
- A student must complete four elective units and two BUGE units.
- A student must complete at least eight units through University of South Australia.
Broadening Undergraduate Education (BUGE) units
Students are required to complete two BUGE units, in line with the University's Broadening Undergraduate Education Policy. These units must be selected from a discipline outside Business and can be studied at any stage throughout the degree. There isn't a list, but students can choose BUGE units by looking through the OUA website or Handbook.
Students are recommended to begin their studies with SSK10 Tertiary Learning Strategies as part of their BUGE program if they haven't previously undertaken any tertiary study. (It is not an acceptable unit if taken after the completion of first level units.) Students are advised to seek approval of BUGE choices with OUA UniSA Student Advisers.
Credit for previous study
Students may get credit for previous studies conducted at other institutions. Please contact UniSA to get further information prior to registering through Open Universities Australia. It is recommended that credit applications are submitted at least six weeks prior to registering in program units.
For further information, please refer to the Ask OUA @ UniSA FAQs on Credit and exemption.
Procedures for gaining degree
Subject to degree requirements, the University of South Australia will award students with a formal qualification upon successful completion of the appropriate Open Universities Australia units.
For more information, please refer to the Ask OUA @ UniSA FAQs on Graduation.
Recent updates to the Bachelor of Accounting
- In 2006, ACG10 replaced BIS11 as a core Level 1 unit. Students who undertook BIS11 prior to 2006 will still have this unit credited towards their degree. However, students will not be granted credit for both BIS11 and ACG10 in relation to the Bachelor of Accounting.
- In 2005, ACG27 replaced ACG21. Students who undertook the unit ACG21 prior to 2005 will have this unit credited towards their degree and should undertake ACG34 as their third level core unit (not ACG36).
- In 2005, ACG36 replaced ACG34 as a core third level unit. Students will need to undertake ACG36 if they have studied ACG27.
Any student uncertain about the transition arrangements in relation to these unit changes should contact the OUA UniSA Student Advisers.
Further information
- If you have any queries or require further information please contact an OUA UniSA Student Advisers.