Bachelor of Accounting

About the course

CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Accounting prepares you for a modern accounting career shaped by data and technology. You will build core knowledge in accounting and related business areas, with opportunities to specialise through majors such as financial planning, management, entrepreneurship and accounting, professional project, or property. The degree is designed to support pathways into traditional and emerging accounting roles at bachelor level. The programme introduces accounting standards, taxation basics, and financial reporting for professional accreditation pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across local, national and global business, accounting and finance sectors. Typical opportunities include auditing and assurance, banking, business consultancy, financial planning, forensic accounting, professional accounting and taxation. The property major is accredited by the Australian Property Institute as meeting educational requirements to apply for Certified Property Practitioner (CPP) certification (with required professional experience). This is a bachelor-level qualification in accounting.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)