Central Queensland University

What you'll study

This degree combines core accounting disciplines with supporting business knowledge and practical skills. Typical study areas include financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate and business law, accounting information systems, and finance. You will also study quantitative and analytical subjects such as statistics and business analytics, plus professional practice topics including ethics and governance.

The course is delivered through a mix of core units and electives, often culminating in a capstone or professional practice unit where students apply technical skills to real-world problems. Many students undertake work-integrated learning, industry placements or project-based assessments during the program. The degree structure allows for part-time study and flexible online or on-campus delivery options.

Entry requirements

Entry is generally open to applicants who have completed senior secondary schooling or an equivalent qualification. Mature-age applicants with relevant work experience, or applicants with recognised vocational or higher education qualifications, may be considered for admission or advanced standing. Domestic applicants typically apply through the state's tertiary admissions centre; international applicants need an equivalent secondary qualification and evidence of English language proficiency.

Advanced standing or credit may be granted for recognised prior learning or completed vocational diplomas in accounting and related fields. Some applicants may be asked to complete bridging subjects if they do not have sufficient background in mathematics or business-related topics.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of accounting and finance roles across public practice, industry, government and not-for-profit organisations. Common job titles include:

• Accountant (financial and management)
• Auditor or assurance professional
• Tax advisor or tax agent support
• Financial analyst or corporate finance officer
• Forensic accounting or compliance analyst
• Business analyst or accounting systems specialist

Many graduates use the degree as the academic base for professional accreditation and further study (such as postgraduate qualifications or professional accounting programs) to progress to senior financial, advisory and leadership roles.

Why study at Central Queensland University

Central Queensland University offers flexible delivery modes that suit students in regional, remote and metropolitan locations, including on-campus, blended and online study. The university emphasises practical, applied learning with opportunities for work-integrated learning, industry projects and placements to build workplace-ready skills.

Small class sizes, industry-informed curriculum and accessible student support services — including academic skills, career support and professional development — help students transition from study to work. The program’s focus on contemporary accounting systems, ethics and analytics prepares graduates to work with modern financial technologies and regulatory environments.