Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws

Program Overview

This dual degree program combines accounting and law, equipping students with a solid foundation in both disciplines. It fosters analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for careers in accounting, law, and related fields. Accredited by professional bodies, the program meets educational requirements for certification as certified public accountants (CPAs) or chartered accountants (CAs). Graduates are also partially qualified to practice as legal professionals in Australia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws degree is a double degree program that combines the study of accounting and law. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in both fields. The program's objectives are to:

• Provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of accounting and law.
• Develop students' analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Prepare students for careers in accounting and law.
The program is structured as follows:
• The first two years of the program are spent completing the core courses in accounting and law.
• The third and fourth years of the program are spent completing major courses in accounting and law.
• The fifth year of the program is spent completing a capstone project.

Outline:

The program's content covers a wide range of topics in accounting and law, including:

• Accounting: financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and ethics.
• Law: contracts, criminal law, dispute management, company, constitutional, and administrative law, property and trusts, civil procedure, evidence law, theories of law, and applied ethics in legal practice.
The program's structure is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of accounting and law. The core courses in accounting and law are taught in the first two years of the program. The major courses in accounting and law are taught in the third and fourth years of the program. The capstone project is completed in the fifth year of the program.

Assessment:

Students are assessed on their performance in a variety of ways, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Projects
The assessment criteria vary depending on the course.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields. The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Simulations
• Moot courts
The program also includes a number of opportunities for students to gain practical experience, including:
• Internships
• Externships
• Clinical placements

Careers:

Graduates of the program are qualified to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Financial planning
• Law
• Legal practice
• Government
• Business

Other:

The program is accredited by the CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). This accreditation provides graduates with the educational entrance requirements to become certified public accountants (CPAs) or chartered accountants (CAs). The program is also accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, Queensland, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland. This accreditation partially satisfies the requirements to practice as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland, or as a legal practitioner elsewhere in Australia.