The focus of this course is on computerised accounting and on continuous developments and advancements in the use of information technology to aid the accounting profession. This course enables students to operate computerised accounting software packages to carry out routine accounting tasks. A key emphasis will be on learning how to create accounts, process accounting information in respect of different business transactions and prepare accounting statements in order to assist in business decision making. Students will learn how to prepare business activity statements and other necessary statements required either by accounting practices or to comply with legislative requirements. The key emphasis is on equipping students with the latest developments in computerised accounting software to enable them to be job ready at the completion of their degree. Students will not only prepare accounting statements but will be able to analyse and interpret both routine and non-routine business transactions. Student will learn to prepare non-complex management reports and gain understanding of setting up and maintaining a payroll system. The scope of this course also includesmanaging the accounting systems of a small office and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.
For further information regarding the course please refer to the Course Outline found at the following link (PDF, 181kB).
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2024 contribution amount* -
$2,040
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* -
$1,597
* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.
Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.
These places are offered for postgraduate studies or to CSP ineligible students and tuition fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
It is important to check unit delivery details including location and census date, prior to making decisions about enrolment. Detailed semester and census date information can be found on the Important Dates page.