Want to stand out from the crowd? Future employers will know instantly what career you are qualified for when you apply with this named degree.

Unlike pure accounting degrees, the Bachelor of Accounting and Finance will broaden your career choices. 

In addition to graduating with an extensive corporate accounting education, you will understand financial systems well. 

This course at ACU also covers financial decision-making during times of uncertainty which can be applied to careers in banking, financial consulting, funds management, merchant banking, stockbroking, or treasury.

ACU knows that practical experience is important for you, so it’s important for it. 

The work integrated learning programs prepare you for the future world of work and build your employability skills, foster an entrepreneurial mindset and hone your communication and project management skills.

Professional experience

You will be required to complete a compulsory Community Engagement unit featuring between 35 and 70 volunteer hours and have the option of completing a professional experience unit consisting of 105 placement hours.

Work placement

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs give you essential job-ready skills and experiences as part of all our degrees.

Your professional experience placement will bridge the gap between academic studies and the real world of work by completing 105 hours of work experience in organisations such as: 

Chartered accounting firms, stockbrokers, financial planners, accounts departments of government and private corporations and banks

Community engagement

Through a community engagement placement, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of social enterprises with 35-70 hours of volunteering with a not-for-profit organisation.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Certified translations where these documents are not in English

You’ll need an Australian Year 12 Certificate equivalent if you're an international applicant.

China: 

• National Entrance Exam (Gaokao) with the minimum score required for every Chinese Province.

India: 

• CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Indian School Certificate (ISC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Open Schooling with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from the State Boards listed below with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab and Haryana State Boards with a minimum average of 75% in the best 4 academic subjects; Local languages and nonacademic subjects are excluded.

Iran: 

• (2017 or earlier)

1. Successful completion of a recognised pretertiary or foundation program OR
2. successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies OR
3. Pre-University Certificate with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

• (2018 & onwards)

1. High School Diploma with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

Foundation Studies

The ACU Foundation Studies program provides a pathway to your first year of undergraduate study at ACU.

Gain guaranteed entry to your chosen ACU undergraduate degrees as long as you achieve the grade point average and English proficiency level required for your degree.