COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course will produce graduates who have:

• An appreciation of how to acquire knowledge and skills;
• The ability to think logically, critically and independently;
• The ability to collect, integrate and interpret information;
• The ability to solve problems and communicate effectively;
• Developed leadership qualities and the capacity to work cooperatively;
• An understanding of and commitment to ethical practice;
• A commitment to intellectual thoroughness and a long-term commitment to learning;
• Acquired a body of knowledge in business and related disciplines and an understanding of the principles and conceptual framework underpinning those disciplines;
• Possession of a body of knowledge of sufficient depth and development to facilitate the obtaining of new knowledge and skills via postgraduate studies;
• A combination of knowledge and skills which can be translated directly into the workplace and which will provide a basis for future professional developments; and
• Developed an ability to work independently and to systematically apply their learning to the requirements of the workplace.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates with accounting majors are employed in a wide variety of commercial, government and professional settings.
These include public accounting, banking, teaching, government organizations, stock broking, business consulting, the retailing and manufacturing industries.
Functional responsibilities include accounting, information systems analysis and design, financial reporting, cost accounting, finance, taxation, audit, financial planning and general management responsibilities .

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Bachelor of Commerce course is recognised by professional associations such as the CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.