# Programs and Courses

**Source**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/BACCT
**Parent**: https://study.anu.edu.au/apply/international-applications

- Length
  3 year full-time
- Minimum
  144 Units

Admission requirements

- [ATAR
  80](http://www.anu.edu.au/study/atar-information)
- IB
  30
- [Which applies to me?](https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply)

[Prerequisites](#prerequisites)

[Adjustment factors availability](#adjustment-factors)

- Academic plan
  BACCT
- Post Nominal
  BAcct
- CRICOS code
  079653K
- UAC code
  - [133503 (Bachelor of Accounting)](http://www.uac.edu.au/)

- Mode of delivery
  - In Person
- Field of Education
  - Accounting - general
- Academic contact
  - [Madhukar Singh](mailto:info.cbe@anu.edu.au)

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Bachelor of Accounting

- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Career Options](#career-options)
- [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
- [Further Information](#further-info)
- [Additional Information](#additional-info)
- [Admission Requirements](#admission-requirements)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Adjustment Factors](#adjustment-factors)
- [Scholarships](#scholarships)
- [Indicative Fees](#indicative-fees)
- [Program Requirements](#program-requirements)
- [Minors](#minors)
- [Elective Study](#electivestudy)
- [Study Options](#studyoptions)

## Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Accounting requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

A minimum of 18 units must come from the completion of 3000-level courses

A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving

The 144 units must include:

84 units from the following compulsory courses:

[BUSN1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN1001) Business Reporting and Analysis

[BUSN1002](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN1002) Accounting Processes and Systems

[BUSN1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN1101) Introduction to Commercial Law

[BUSN2011](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN2011) Management Accounting

[BUSN2015](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN2015) Company Accounting

[BUSN2101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN2101) Law of Business Entities

[BUSN3001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3001) Accounting Theory

[BUSN3002](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3002) Auditing

[BUSN3014](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3014) Principles of Tax Law

[ECON1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/ECON1101) Microeconomics 1

[ECON1102](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/ECON1102) Macroeconomics 1

[FINM1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/FINM1001) Foundations of Finance

[INFS2005](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/INFS2005) Accounting Information Systems

[STAT1008](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT1008) Quantitative Research Methods

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12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU, which may include courses from the following list:

[BUSN2037](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN2037) Fundamentals of Accounting Data Analytics

[BUSN3003](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3003) Advanced Management Accounting

[BUSN3008](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3008) Financial Reporting By Corporations

[BUSN3017](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3017) Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting

[BUSN3051](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3051) Advanced Accounting Data Analytics

[CBEA2001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/CBEA2001) Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics

[STAT2008](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT2008) Regression Modelling

A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

## Minors

- [Business and Economics Essentials](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/minor/BECE-MIN)

## Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective [major](http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/Search?Source=Catalogue&SearchText=&Search=&FiltersApplied=Majors&Careers[0]=Undergraduate&FilterByMajors=true&SelectedYear=2016&CollegeName=All+Colleges), [minor](http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/Search?Source=Catalogue&SearchText=&Search=&FiltersApplied=Minorss&Careers[0]=Undergraduate&FilterByMinors=true&SelectedYear=2016&CollegeName=All+Colleges) or [specialisation](http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/Search?Source=Catalogue&SearchText=&Search=&FiltersApplied=Specialisations&Careers[0]=Undergraduate&FilterBySpecialisations=true&SelectedYear=2016&CollegeName=All+Colleges).

## Study Options

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 1 48 units | [BUSN1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1001) Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | [ECON1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ECON1101) Microeconomics 1 6 units | [STAT1008](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/STAT1008) Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | [FINM1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/FINM1001) Foundations of Finance 6 units |
| [BUSN1002](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1002) Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | [ECON1102](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ECON1102) Macroeconomics 1 6 units | [BUSN1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1101) Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
| Year 2 48 units | [BUSN2015](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN2015) Company Accounting 6 units | [BUSN2101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN2101) Law of Business Entities 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
| [BUSN2011](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN2011) Management Accounting 6 units | [INFS2005](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/INFS2005) Accounting Information Systems 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
| Year 3 48 units | [BUSN3001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN3001) Accounting Theory 6 units | [BUSN3002](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN3002) Auditing 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
| [BUSN3014](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN3014) Principles of Tax Law 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Elective course 6 units |

## Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

**Domestic applicants**

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about [domestic undergraduate admission](https://www.anu.edu.au/domestic-undergraduate-admission) to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

- Applicants with **recent secondary education** are assessed on:
- completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum [Selection Rank](https://study.anu.edu.au/study-options/cohort-profile-and-atar-information) (from their academic qualifications, plus any [adjustment factors](https://study.anu.edu.au/apply/domestic-undergraduate/anu-adjustment-factors)) requirement for this program; and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.
- Applicants with **higher education study** are assessed on:
- previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.
- Applicants with **vocational education and training (VET) study** are assessed on:
- previously completed VET qualifications at [AQF](https://www.aqf.edu.au/) level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.
- Applicants with **work and life experience are assessed on:**
- secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the [Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme](https://study.anu.edu.au/apply/domestic-undergraduate/how-apply/work-and-life-experience-based-entry); and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.

**International applicants**

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found [here](https://study.anu.edu.au/apply/undergraduate-program-indicative-entry-requirements). Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

*Diversity factors & English language proficiency*

As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information is available for [English Language Requirements for Admission](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_000408)

ATAR:
:   80

International Baccalaureate:
:   30

## Prerequisites

There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:-ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major) or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found [here](http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/interstate.shtml).

## Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

- achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
- if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
- applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the [ANU Adjustment Factors](https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/anu-adjustment-factors) website for further information.

## Indicative fees

[Domestic](#indicative-fees__domestic)
[International](#indicative-fees__international)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

**For more information see:** <http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees>

Annual indicative fee for international students
:   $56,120.00

**For further information on International Tuition Fees see:** <https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees>

## Fee Information

All students are required to pay the [Services and amenities fee](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/services-amenities-fee) (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: <https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments>

## Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of [scholarships](http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/) to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the [Scholarships](http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/) website.

The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate sustainability.

You will be equipped with the ability to critically analyse emerging accounting issues, and be inspired by the professional and scholarly accounting research that provides you with insights into issues underlying the accounting numbers, thus fostering your academic and professional competence. Gaining these academic and professional attributes will enhance your accounting career opportunities, or pursuance of advanced accounting studies.

## Career Options

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

## Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate and provide solutions to routine accounting problems.
2. Exercise judgement to provide solutions to accounting problems using, where appropriate, multidisciplinary perspectives.
3. Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to address issues in a broad business context.
4. Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas to both specialists and non-specialists from other disciplines.

## Further Information

**Electives:**

Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.

Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.

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**Student Responsibility:**

It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:

- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in [Programs and Courses](http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/) or if unsure seek advice from the [CBE Student Services](https://cbe.anu.edu.au/current-students/cbe-student-services-team-advice/) .

It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for his/her program.

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**FDD with Law (ALLB):**

Due to incompatibilities between ([BUSN1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN1101) and [LAWS1204](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/LAWS1204)) and ([BUSN2101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN2101) and [LAWS2203](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/LAWS2203)), students will need to select two additional courses from the second list of courses (that is, select 24 units from the second list). You will meet the prerequisites of [BUSN3014](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN3014) by studying [LAWS1204](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/LAWS1204).

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**FDD with Commerce:**

Bachelor of Accounting cannot be combined with Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major.

Bachelor of Accounting

- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Enrolment Status](#enrolment-status)
- [Electives](#electives)
- [Study Options](#study-options)
- [Academic Advice](#academic-advice)

[**Back to the Bachelor of Accounting page**](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/BACCT)

The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and
skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in
business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education
requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional
bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related
disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information
systems, management, marketing, international business, corporate
sustainability and economic studies.\

## Single degree

In a Bachelor of Accounting single degree program you will study a total of 24
courses (144 units). Typically you will take 4 courses per semester
(total of 24 units) as a full time student.

You will need to
complete a minimum of 14 CBE courses (84 units) but
will also get to choose up to 10 courses (60 units) from other ANU Colleges.  You can try a range of ANU
courses of interest to you, potentially leading to one or more majors
and/or minors; the choice is yours.

## Double degree

In a double degree
program you will study a total of 14 core CBE
courses (84 units) and 2 elective
courses (12 units) towards the Bachelor of Accounting, and a further 16 or 24 courses (96 or 144 units)
towards the second degree.

Typically, you will take
4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a
total of 32 or 40 courses (192 or 240 units) across your whole double
degree.  However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from
your Accounting degree and 2 courses
from the other half of your double degree - totalling 4 courses a semester.

## Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer
courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get
your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24
units each semester, or have an approved [Reduced Study Load](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/program-management/reducing-your-study-load-as-an-international-student-coursework).

## Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the
first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the
first number in their course code, such as [BUSN1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/BUSN1001), and are typically referred to as 'First Year Courses'.

Please also note that:

- You
  need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- In
  your first year, you cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per
  semester, eight for the year.
- You
  may take 1000-level courses later in your program.  There is a
  maximum of 10 courses (60 units) of 1000-level courses in a single degree,
  and a maximum of 8 courses (48 units) of 1000-level courses in the CBE
  half of a double degree.
- You
  can change your enrolment in courses via self-enrolment up until the
  Monday of Week 2.

## Electives

You can use your
electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite
requirements.

Remember that you can
choose up to 10 ANU wide elective courses if you are
undertaking the single Bachelor of Accounting degree.  If you are in a double degree, you can choose 2 ANU wide elective courses.

## Study Options

### Bachelor of Accounting

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting degree

## Study Options

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 1 48 units | [BUSN1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1001) Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | [ECON1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ECON1101) Microeconomics 1 6 units | [STAT1008](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/STAT1008) Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | [FINM1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/FINM1001) Foundations of Finance 6 units |
| [BUSN1002](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1002) Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | [ECON1102](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ECON1102) Macroeconomics 1 6 units | [BUSN1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1101) Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | Elective Course 6 units |

### Bachelor of Accounting - Double Degree

This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B) commencing in Semester 1

## Study Options

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 1 48 units | [BUSN1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1001) Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | [STAT1008](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/STAT1008) Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| [BUSN1002](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1002) Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | [BUSN1101](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/BUSN1101) Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |

## Academic Advice

If after reading
through these guidelines you are unsure about your which courses to enrol in,
you can email info.cbe@anu.edu.au

If you are seeking
status (credit) from previous study at another university you will need to
submit a copy of your official transcript, detailed course outlines and a
completed credit application form. For further information about the process
and links to the application form, please visit:  <https://cbe.anu.edu.au/current-students/student-guides-and-forms/apply-credit/exemption>

Additional advice for
commencing students can be found at:  <https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack>

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