Bachelor of Accounting

Gain sought-after accounting expertise and CPA accreditation by studying a Bachelor of Accounting in the heart of Melbourne at Victoria University (VU). Graduate career-ready with an accounting degree that gives you both technical and professional skills, plus a strong knowledge of global trends in accounting. Based at VU’s new 32-level City Tower in Melbourne CBD, you’ll develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplaces of the future and become qualified for accreditation with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). You’ll also develop highly-valued professional skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration, and effective communication. As part of your accounting degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work with real clients in the unique VU Tax Clinic , under the supervision of expert chartered accountants.

Gain real-world experience assisting individuals and small business owners with tax matters, including lodging tax returns, applying for tax file numbers (TFNs) and Australian business numbers (ABNs), assisting with pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and instalments, and more. Working directly with clients as a student practitioner will improve your confidence and increase your prospects of being offered paid roles after graduation. Get work-ready by taking advantage of extensive opportunities to engage with industry, including workplace-based projects, authentic case study activities and sessions with accounting industry guest speakers. Your Bachelor of Accounting includes at least two units known as ‘capstones’, in which you’ll take part in multidisciplinary group projects based on industry clients or research challenge competitions. You’ll interact with clients to capture data and information, complete gap analyses and provide expert solutions.