Accounting and Finance

Outline

Study accounting practice, business law, auditing, taxation and financial management. In this double major you’ll gain a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia. You’ll learn about accounting principles, investment evaluation, and how to fund activities.

Course Structure

Credits needed to graduate: 600.
Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.

Trimester 1

• Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
• Strategic Career Design
• Markets and Legal Frameworks
• Financial Decision Making

Trimester 2

• Analytics for Decision Making
• Enhancing Your Business Mind
• Applied Contract Law
• Introductory Economics

Trimester 3

• Quantitative Techniques for Business
• Company Law for Business
• Cost Analysis for Decision Making
• Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business

Trimester 4

• Introduction to Finance Principles
• Business Processes and Internal Controls
• Accounting for Corporations
• Introduction to Australian Taxation Law

Trimester 5

• Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets
• Accounting, Behaviour and Control
• Auditing, Assurance and Risk Assessment
• Corporate Finance

Trimester 6

• Portfolio Management
• Complex Corporate Issues
• International Finance
• Introduction to Derivative Securities

Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.

Admission Criteria

Fees and Charges

Payable over six trimester instalments

Payable over six trimester instalments

Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.

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Professional Recognition

Our accounting degree holds accreditation and eligible to apply for admission to the following programs:

• CAANZ qualification of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
• CPA Australia qualification of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Australia
• ACCA qualification of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• ACA qualification of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Singapore CA qualification of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC)

Career Opportunities

This course can help you become a:

• Company Secretary
• Accountant
• Insurance Officer
• Financial Dealer and Broker
• Financial Dealer’s Assistant
• Tax Agent/Consultant
• Auditor
• Business Analyst
• Tax Advisor
• Treasurer
• Credit Analyst
• Bank Manager
• Financial Planner
• Investment Banker
• Finance Manager

Credit for previous study

If you have previously studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore to discuss eligibility for Credit for Recognised Learning (credit for unit exemptions).

How to apply

Domestic applicants

Application information for Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and working pass holders.

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International applicants

Application information for international students who require a student’s pass to study in Singapore.

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Apply via an agent

You can apply directly to Curtin Singapore or go through a registered agent.

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