Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
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Overview
Study Professional Accounting with Law and better understand the role of commercial and corporate law while preparing to practise as a qualified accountant.
Accounting is the collection, measurement and communication of economic information which is used for planning, reporting and decision making. Combine this with knowledge of legal principles and gain a competitive edge in your career.
You'll study techniques and elements of finance, management, microeconomics, marketing, auditing and statistics. You'll examine the role of law in society and in particular business, property and international law.
Key features
- Combine two bachelor degrees in just five years of full time study.
- Meets tertiary accreditation requirements for all three professional accounting bodies in Australia.
- Accredited by the Supreme Court of New South Wales for legal practice.
Minimum course duration
5 years full-time / equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300322
Suitable for
If you are interested in a career in accounting or law and enjoy learning about business, finance and management .
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,640.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
- HSC General Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 126 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 84 |
| Minimum number of credit points with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Commerce | 42 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG101 | Accounting IB | 3 | ||
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | STAT170 | Introductory Statistics | ||
| or | STAT171 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW115 | Foundations of Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW109 | Criminal Justice and Procedure | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ACCG200 | Fundamentals of Management Accounting | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG224 | Intermediate Financial Accounting | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG250 | Accounting Systems Design and Development | 3 | ||
| Required | either | AFIN252 | Applied Financial Analysis and Management | ||
| or | AFIN253 | Financial Management | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ACCG399 | C | Issues in Accounting Theory and Practice | 3 | |
| Required | ACCG301 | Organisational Planning and Control | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG308 | Corporate Accounting and Reporting | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG340 | Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | 300 level units designated as Commerce/Economics | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW314 | Constitutional Law and Administration I | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW315 | Constitutional Law and Administration II | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW316 | Property Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW317 | Equity and Trusts | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW456 | Business Organisations | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW459 | International Law | 3 | ||
| 500 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW555 | C | Remedies | 3 | |
| Required | LAW550 | Litigation | 3 | ||
| Additional level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | LAW488 | Access to Justice Placement Program | ||
| LAW551 | Professional and Community Engagement | ||||
| LAW599 | Legal Governance and Professional Leadership | 3 | |||
| Required | 27cp from | LAW units at 400 or 500 level | 27 | ||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 6 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this combined degree | 126 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting is recognised as satisfying tertiary educational requirements for entry into CPA Australia's CPA program, the ICAA's CA program and the IPA's PNA program.
The Bachelor of Laws provides the appropriate qualification for admission to practice as a lawyer throughout Australia. In addition to completing a law program at an accredited institution, the profession requires all law graduates to complete a period of practical legal training including further study and supervised experience in a legal practice, before being admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor. For further information contact the Legal Profession Admission Board.
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Chartered accountant
- Financial analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Futures trader
- Government adviser
- Investment manager
- Management consultant
- Merchant banker
- Stockbroker
- Strategic business adviser
- Taxation and superannuation consultant
Employers
- Accounting and consulting firms
- Business analyst firms
- Financial institutions
- Forensic accounting firms
- Government organisation
- Merchant banks
- Boutique law firms
- Community legal centres
- Environmental organisations
- Health services including hospitals
- Large national and international legal firms
- Media organisations
- Trade unions
- The judiciary
Average starting salary
According to Graduate Careers Australia salaries research, the median salary for accounting graduates is $47,500 and $52,000 for law graduates.
Profiles
Our Students
Julian Lim
I chose to study a Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Law at Macquarie University for the strong reputation of the Accounting course as well as the relaxed atmosphere and diverse opportunities offered to students. On campus, I have been involved in student clubs and societies, participated in a wide range of activities such as law competitions and acting as treasurer for Student Life.
University life at Macquarie has taught me to balance a growing workload with having fun and catching up with friends.
Our Expertise
Associate Professor Sue Wright
Prior to entering academia, Sue worked in policy areas related to bank supervision and reporting for several years with the Reserve Bank of Australia. She has published a number of papers in the areas of corporate governance, capital markets, earning quality and financial reporting. She is also the co-author of several Australian textbooks on financial statement analysis, investments and introductory accounting.
Sue is incoming Australian President of AFAANZ (Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand) for 2011 - 2013.
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