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MJDU-ACCTC

Accounting and Audit Analytics

Undergraduate major

Learn how to apply strategic insight to financial data, helping manage company records more efficiently and helping identify and prevent fraud.

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  • Qualification
    Accounting and Audit Analytics Double Major (BCom)
  • Credit

    Credit

    450
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Course outline

Outline

Outline

Technology-savvy accounting professionals are in high demand worldwide. With expertise in audit analytics, accounting professionals can not only improve conventional accounting practices, but also uncover opportunities to combat fraud and corruption.

In this course you’ll gain hands-on skills using professional software to analyse financial transactions and data sets. You'll explore how technology is used in accounting, delving into topics such as data visualisation, analytics, and business valuation.

You’ll acquire a solid foundation in accounting and auditing, as well as taxation and relevant areas of business law and financial management. Through this, you’ll develop the expertise to strategically interpret financial data, and use these insights to inform business decisions.

This double major offers opportunities to engage with industry through real-world projects and guest lecturers. In your final year you'll undertake an immersive industry experience such as an internship or study tour, connecting you with potential employers.

As a graduate of this accredited double major, you could pursue diverse careers, from working for the Office of the Auditor General, to investigating financial crimes with the Australian Police Force. Thanks to globalisation, a growing economy and a complex tax and regulatory environment, your expertise is expected to be in strong demand into the future.

What jobs can the Accounting and Audit Analytics lead to?

  • Audit analyst
  • Chartered accountant
  • Company secretary
  • Corporate treasurer
  • Forensic accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • IT auditor
  • Internal/external auditor
  • Risk manager
  • Systems accountant

What you'll learn

  • apply principles of accounting, economics, information communication and technology (ICT) systems, statistic, law and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity
  • critically analyse issues surrounding the development of accounting ICT systems, incorporating state-of-the-art tools in databases and other technologies, to support collection, aggregation, and presentation of relevant information
  • identify, analyse and communicate relevant economic information from a variety of sources to inform business functions
  • gain an understanding of globalisation and rapid evolution of business models and processes
  • develop intercultural awareness and emotional intelligence to function effectively in the workplace of the future
  • apply an ethical approach to business decision-making

Why study Accounting and Audit Analytics

Work experience

WA’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers business internships to Curtin students who’ve completed at least 200 credits of their commerce course.

High national ranking

Curtin Business School tops the rankings for business schools in Western Australia in the Eduniversal 'Palmes of Excellence' league (2021), and sits first in Australia's 4 Palmes' league as a 'top business school with significant international influence'.

Internationally accredited

Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through its accreditations by EQUIS, AACB International and EFMD.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and CPA Australia. It is recognised by the Institute of Public Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Please view the Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

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  • Curtin course code: MJDU-ACCTC
  • Last updated on: 28 March 2024

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