Course Overview
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting (BPA) course (CRICOS Course Code 102219K / TEQSA Course Code 1400690) offered by the Australian School of Accounting (ASA) is designed to provide a rigorous and highly industry-focused accounting education that integrates theoretical and technical knowledge with a deep understanding of the business context. The course has a strong professional and contemporary orientation that will prepare Graduates for a relevant and sustainable career in the profession.
This course is registered with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Tuition fees can be found by clicking the Current Fees link to download.
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Please contact our team at [email protected] for more information and specific fees, special scholarship and charges that may apply to your enrolment.
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting is a three year course comprised of 12 quarters. For any inquiries regarding course length and flexibility please contact [email protected]
ASA has the following suite of assessments across our programs, including but not limited to:
- essay
- report
- literature review
- case study
- reflection
- quizzes
- assignment
- examination
- practical task
- workplace learning task
- role play
- simulations
- peer review
- interview/ viva
- portfolio
- participation/attendance
- class activities
Forms of assessment will include both formative and summative assessment, together with critical reflection on the outcomes of assessment tasks.
Course Description, Delivery and Timetable
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting comprises twenty-four (24) units of core units and electives over 100, 200 and 300 levels to meet the requirements of with the Australian Qualifications Framework (Level 7), and Higher Education Standards Framework. Candidates can choose to study part-time or full time.
This course commences with six (6) core units and two (2) specialism units at the 100 level that provide students with a strong grounding in the knowledge, skills and application required for accounting practice. These first-year units are followed by the next set of two (2) core units and six (6) specialism units covering more specific accounting and business concepts at the 200 level. The final set of two (2) core units, three (3) specialism units, two (2) electives covering advanced applications and internship, and one (1) capstone unit at the 300 level provides students with a choice of advanced topics in their field of interest.
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting equips Graduates with analytical and problem-solving skills that will empower them to develop into future leaders of the accounting profession and the broader business community.
ASA operates on a quarterly basis (four intakes per year) with two four-week blocks per quarter.
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1. 3 Year Course (Standard): 2 units per quarter – 8 units per year. 2. 2 Year Course (Fast Track): 3 units a per quarter – 12 units per year. This option is available to domestic students and is subject to approval, please contact [email protected] to find out more. |
The primary mode of delivery is face-to-face and at the same time online for each unit. Each unit will be delivered as a four hour workshop, twice per week every four weeks.
*Subject to availability.
Visit ASA’s key dates to see your timetable and other key dates. Including, quarter orientation days, quarter dates and break dates.
Entry Requirements
ASA welcomes all suitably qualified students, both domestic and overseas.
International students MUST apply through a qualified Education Agent. Visit why use an agent for more information.
Our standard admission requirements are described in our Student Admission Policy. Click to view Policies and Forms.
Please contact us by email on [email protected] to find out more about our scholarships on offer and your eligibility.
To gain admission to ASA’s Bachelor of Business (Technology Management), students need to meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of an Australian senior secondary qualification with a satisfactory Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 65 (or equivalent as determined by the Academic Board) or
- Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification interstate and attainment of the required entrance standard; or
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) or a Foundation Year Program offered by a recognised higher education provider in Australia; or
- Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification overseas, and attainment of the required entrance standard; or
- Satisfactory completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or above, or an equivalent international qualification.
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IELTS |
Overall Band Score 6.0 with a minimum subscore of 5.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
60 Overall (with a writing score of 20) |
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PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) and above *We accept PTE Online |
Overall score 50 with no skill score < 42 |
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CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) |
52 or better |
NOTE: International applicants are only eligible to enrol as full-time students and must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.
(For non-school leavers including mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)
Domestic applicants who are 21 years of age or over who have not completed Year 12 or its equivalent may gain entry to a course by addressing one of the following entry requirements:
- successful completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test administered by a tertiary admissions centre; or
- submission of a portfolio of prior and current academic and professional work.
NOTE: Mature age entry applicants must also meet the English language entry requirements.
Any student with prior learning may submit appropriate evidence and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. ASA may award credit towards achievement of a qualification or award for various forms of prior learning by comparing a student’s current level of skills and knowledge against unit learning outcomes. ASA may, at its discretion, recognise the validity of other forms of training or education, providing they are deemed equivalent to, or meet, the AQF standards. For further information please review the Recognition to Prior Learning Policy.
Career Paths
Bachelor of Professional Accounting Graduates will have a balanced, focused edge, including industry know-how and an outstanding knowledge and skill base that will set them up for immediate professional success. They will be highly valued by employers, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace as they launch their careers.
Some future professional roles include:
Financial Accountant | Management Accountant | Auditor | Tax Accountant | Public Practice | Financial Officer | Business Analyst | Management Consultant |Taxation Advisor | Teaching
Academic Lead
Course Coordinator BPA
How To Apply
Students can either apply with an Education Agent, Email ASA or Apply Online. To apply online, ensure you have downloaded and completed all application forms ready to submit online.
Overseas Students MUST apply with an Education Agent.
Find out more about our Education Agents and locate one near you here.
If you have any inquiries please contact ASA for help with your application.
1300 672 076
Course Planner
All of our Bachelor courses are three years (or 12 quarters) long and are generally made up of the following structure.
See “Quarters” below for a deeper break down and description of every unit and elective* in this course.
*Subject to availability.
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BUS100 |
Business Communication |
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ACC100 |
Accounting in Society |
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BIS100 |
Introduction to Business Information Systems |
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BUS101 |
Quantitative Methods |
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ACC101 |
Fundamentals of Accounting |
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MGT100 |
Organisational Behaviour |
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BUS102 |
Economics |
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LAW100 |
Business Law |
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YEAR 2 |
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Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Pre-requisite |
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9 |
MGT201 |
Business Logistics Management |
BIS100 |
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10 |
MGT200 |
Fundamentals of Business Analytics |
BUS101 |
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11 |
ACC202 |
Financial Accounting and Reporting |
ACC101 |
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12 |
BIS200 |
Business Forecasting and Technology |
BIS100 BUS101 |
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LAW200 |
Taxation Law and Practice |
LAW100 |
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14 |
ACC200 |
Business Finance |
ACC101 |
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15 |
ACC201 |
Management Accounting |
ACC101 |
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ACC203 |
Corporate Accounting |
ACC202 |
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YEAR 3 |
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Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Pre-requisite |
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BIS320 |
Data Visualisation |
MGT200 |
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ACC301 |
Auditing and Assurance Services |
ACC202 |
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ACC300 |
Management and Performance Appraisal |
ACC201 |
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BUS300 |
Project Management |
BIS100 |
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LAW300 |
Corporate Law |
LAW100 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
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24 |
ACC303 |
Accounting in Context (CAPSTONE) |
ACC203 |
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Electives (BPA) |
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ACC302 |
Strategic Management Accounting |
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ACC310 |
International Business Finance |
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BIS340 |
Knowledge Management and Data Governance |
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BUS310 |
Internship |
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MGT310 |
Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
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Elective Units (300 level)
- BUS310 Internship
- ACC304 Group Project
- ACC302 Strategic Management Accounting
- BIS300 Information and Cyber Security
- BIS320 Data Visualisation
- BIS340 Knowledge Management and Data Governance
- MGT300 Purchasing Management
- MGT301 Warehouse Management
- MGT302 Logistics Procurement and Supply Chain (LPS) Project
