Charles Sturt University

What you'll study

The Bachelor of Accounting combines core accounting disciplines with complementary business subjects to develop technical skills and workplace readiness. Typical areas of study include financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and costing, taxation law and practice, auditing and assurance, commercial and corporations law, and accounting information systems.

Many programs also include units in business finance, economics, quantitative methods for business, ethics and corporate governance, and electives such as forensic accounting, sustainability reporting or entrepreneurial finance. Coursework commonly builds from foundation-level topics in the first year to more specialised and integrative topics and a capstone project in later years, with emphasis on applying accounting standards, using accounting software and analysing real business cases.

Entry requirements

Entry pathways typically include completion of Australian secondary school (Year 12) with a competitive ATAR or equivalent senior secondary qualification. Applicants may also qualify through successful completion of a recognised diploma or foundation studies, or by meeting mature-age entry criteria that take relevant work experience into account.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through a recognised test or approved alternative evidence of prior study in English. Specific entry scores, required subjects and alternative admission pathways (such as bridging programs or articulation from TAFE) are published by the university and may vary by campus and mode of study.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting enter a wide range of roles across public practice, industry and government. Typical entry-level positions include graduate accountant, tax assistant, management accountant, payroll officer and business analyst. With experience and further professional qualifications, career progression commonly leads to senior accountant, taxation adviser, auditor (internal or external), financial controller, forensic accountant or chief financial officer roles.

Graduates also frequently undertake professional accreditation (for example with national accounting bodies) or postgraduate study in accounting, finance, or business to broaden opportunities in consulting, corporate finance, forensic accounting and academic or research careers.

Why study at Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University offers flexible delivery options including on-campus and online study, supporting students who need to balance study with work or family commitments. The program emphasises practical, work-ready skills through case-based learning, industry-relevant software laboratories and capstone experiences that reflect real accounting practice.

The degree is designed to align with the core knowledge areas required by major professional accounting bodies, and students benefit from strong industry links, placement opportunities and career support services. Teaching is delivered by academic staff with professional and industry experience, and the university provides resources such as accounting hubs, skills workshops and career development activities to help graduates transition into the workforce.