Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is designed to prepare students for professional careers and leadership roles in business and accounting.

Students develop a comprehensive, practical knowledge and skills in the micro and macro areas of accounting and finance, cross-referencing global economics and markets with the daily performance requirements of the accounting profession.

As a student you will develop the latest knowledge and skills in financial and management accounting, taxation and company law, business ethics, auditing, sustainability accounting, marketing and management, strategic risk and financial analysis, ICT in accounting and economics.

You will understand contemporary accounting practices and the communication of accounting as meaningful information to informed and uninformed stakeholders. You will learn how to act as accountants and advisors by assessing the financial positions of a business in both local and global contexts, making recommendations and overcoming business challenges.

Graduates of the GBC Bachelor of Business (Accounting) will have both the experience and qualifications to operate as professional accountants in Australia. You’ll develop strong reporting and analytical skills, learn how external and global markets can impact organisations and learn to use state-of-the-art technologies to identify, analyse and interpret financial information as well as develop strong communication and teamwork skills.

You will have a strong practical and theoretical understanding of the impact of technological innovation on businesses and practical experience in the foundations of accounting for financial services, analysis, governance, and leadership. Through self-directed coursework, graduates will have developed a commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development as well as linking broader global themes to daily business activities to optimise results.