Overview

The Commerce - Accounting course from Adelaide University will help you build the fundamental accounting skills needed for preparing and using financial reports. Gain an understanding of accounting information systems, their role in organisations and how they support a company’s strategic and operational decision-making and problem-solving.

Along with foundational courses that develop your understanding of business structures, you’ll learn about the theoretical underpinnings of accounting. You’ll explore the professional judgement required; as well as the social, ethical and environmental issues associated with accounting.

Learn about the ethical, social and environmental issues associated with accounting. Discover how to facilitate key management decisions – applying fundamental concepts of taxation law such as income tax and capital gains tax to achieve your client’s desired outcomes.

With your superb attention to detail and accounting expertise, you might investigate fraud and prepare financial reports for the government. Or you may work with an event planner to launch the next big festival, ensuring their financial objectives and expenditures are in line. Whatever you do, you can count on a career with great impact and opportunities for growth.

Career opportunities:

Embark on a rewarding journey in the world of accounting, where every number counts.

You might blend your passion for fashion with accounting, purchasing trending clothing and reselling them back to major retailers, meticulously monitoring costs and contractual agreements. You could assist a new start up business launch their latest product, tracking their expenditure and ensuring their financial goals are met. Perhaps you’ll uncover financial irregularities as a vigilant investigator, identifying and thwarting money laundering schemes.

With your essential accounting skills and the ability to make strategic decisions at a professional level, you may find work as a:

Risk consultant
Forensic accountant
Management accountant
Practising accountant
Tax accountant
Business adviser.

In accounting, you’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact that shapes the success and integrity of the organisations you work for.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial accounting
Management accounting
Corporate accounting
Contemporary issues in accounting
Auditing
Taxation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students can apply at any time, but should submit their applications at least three months before the intended program start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos code:115684M
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

52200 AUD / year

≈ 52200 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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