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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.

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

    Credit

    450
Course outline

Select your preferred degree

This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

Course outline

What can I do with a degree in Accounting and Audit Analytics

Help businesses stay afloat

Help struggling companies by re-assessing their finances and providing recommendations on how and when they can move forward.

Get creative with new technologies

Audit analytics puts you in the exciting realm of developments in AI and automation, blockchain systems and data extraction.

Enjoy strong job growth

Employment for Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers in Australia is expected to grow very strongly, with a projected increase of 21.3% by 2026.

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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.

Parent degrees

You can study this major under the following degrees:

What jobs can the Accounting and Audit Analytics course lead to?

Careers

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

Industries

  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship and startups
  • Finance and insurance
  • Healthcare
  • Public administration and safety
  • Technology

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

Industry-aligned

Our business courses are reviewed by an industry-led Advisory Network, ensuring that you’ll graduate with a skillset aligned to the needs of potential employers.

Passport to an international career

Our accreditation with leading industries bodies means your degree will be recognised all over the world.

Influential internships

Increase your professional prospects with the chance to undertake an internship with on of our industry partners.

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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How to apply

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  • Curtin course code: MJDU-ACCTC
  • Last updated on: 10 December 2024

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