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Study undergraduate online with University of Tasmania through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Accountants work in every industry. They help manage all aspects of a business and provide tailored advice on budgeting, strategic planning, data analysis, tax-related matters, auditing, and sustainability reporting.   The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is an internationally recognised program that will prepare you for a wide variety of jobs in Australia and around the world. This program will give you valuable industry experience, and exposure to some of Tasmania’s top business minds. You’ll also gain valuable insights into the accounting profession through internships, masterclasses, taxation clinics, and guest lecturers.  Studying from the University of Tasmania, you’ll develop an appreciation for the vast industries that operate across the state, such as aquaculture, agribusiness, export trade and tourism. Graduates of this program are responsible accountants who can recognise and evaluate the social, environmental and ethical impacts of business decisions. We embed principles of sustainability, accountability, entrepreneurial thinking and innovation across our programs, so you get the edge in your chosen career.  Our accelerated teaching model means you can complete your full Bachelor of Business in just two years. If you prefer to take more time to complete your degree, you can also choose from our range of flexible options and pick a study pattern to suit your lifestyle.

This registered CPA program offers access to internships, providing invaluable industry experience and exposure to some of Tasmania's top business minds. Gain insights through masterclasses, taxation clinics and guest lectures.

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Double degrees allow you to deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. This means you can choose from our range of exciting, diverse courses and embark on a journey as unique as you are.Bachelor of BusinessGet a real-world advantage with our Bachelor of Business. As the only university in the state, we’ve formed close connections with local industry.In our Bachelor of Business you will:<ul><li>Get a hands-on experience with corporate internships , guest lectures from local business leaders, and current case studies from businesses in Tasmania and around the world.</li><li>Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field.</li><li>Gain a qualification recognised by all the major professional bodies in business and economics.</li></ul>In our Bachelor of Business you can follow your passion, with the opportunity to build a degree from your choice of majors. You’ll also be able to cross-skill by undertaking electives or a second major from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics or another area of the University.Bachelor of Psychological SciencePsychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which humans live, work, cooperate and communicate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the courtroom, the family home or the extremes of Antarctica, in Tasmanian communities or international relations, psychology plays a role.If you want to develop knowledge and skills that will enrich your personal and professional life, or your goal is to become a research scientist, counsellor or registered psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science provides the perfect foundation. When you study the science of psychology you will learn about the biological and psychological principles of human behaviour, and will develop the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving that are vital everywhere people interact. These include:<ul><li>Counselling</li><li>Criminal justice</li><li>Neuroscience</li><li>Health services support e.g. drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation</li><li>Aged, family and child services</li><li>Probation and parole services</li><li>Policy and planning</li><li>Business</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Education</li><li>Public affairs</li><li>Human resources, and numerous other areas</li></ul>

Interested in business but can't help thinking about psychology? Graduates of business who have studied psychology have a unique edge in understanding employees and consumers alike - launching fulfilling careers dealing with both people and brands.

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Psychological Science

The Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation will provide students with an opportunity to develop the technical taxation skills and capabilities necessary for a career in accounting or tax practice. In this program, students will learn how to navigate the complex tax and data analytics issues facing individuals and businesses using authentic learning opportunities and taxation and data simulations and cases. Given that data analytics plays a key role in contemporary tax management, this program provides a useful combination of taxation and business analytics to assist students in gaining these skills. This program will prepare students for a career in taxation.

Gain fundamental taxation knowledge and skills to set you on a pathway to career success. You’ll explore real world tools and techniques in taxation data, systems, and legislation. Visualise yourself as a taxation professional and prep for your future.

Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation

The Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Accounting is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the complex issues of accounting for climate change in businesses.In this program, you’ll gain an understanding of the science of climate change and learn how to analyse the climate policy environment. You&#39;ll also learn about the emerging field of climate accounting, which is quickly becoming a key global response strategy for achieving the 2030 carbon emissions goals and net zero carbon by 2050.You&#39;ll gain hands-on experience collecting and measuring carbon impact using data analytics. You&#39;ll learn how to use this information to inform business decisions-making and to report to internal and external stakeholders. By the end of this program, you’ll be prepared to lead sustainable business practices that draw on contemporary accounting theory and practice.

Help businesses work out their greenhouse gas emissions. Referring to climate policies and agreements, you’ll work on recording and reporting carbon data. Build skills in accounting methods and preparing accounts. Contribute to emissions reduction.

Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Accounting

The Undergraduate Certificate in Auditing and Assurance will offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers fundamental financial accounting knowledge and practical auditing skills, from initial audit planning to the final audit report. You&#39;ll learn how data analytics can be applied to accounting data to improve the quality of audits, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.This program will lead you to an attractive career option in the audit profession in roles such as an assistant auditor, as well as upskilling existing members of the accounting profession in audit and assurance practices. This program allows you to further your education with a clear pathway into the Bachelor of Business program. Our Undergraduate Certificate in Auditing and Assurance equips you to become dynamic, creative, and adaptable practitioners who can meet the demands of a modern economic climate. You&#39;ll gain practical experience through our authentic learning approach, which utilises applied, blended and online interaction to develop knowledge and skills in your chosen field of study.

Gain fundamental financial accounting and auditing knowledge to set you on a pathway to career success. You’ll study practical auditing from planning through to the final report. Get to know systems and software. Work with accounting data.

Undergraduate Certificate in Auditing and Assurance

Double degrees allow you to deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. This means you can choose from our range of exciting, diverse courses and embark on a journey as unique as you are.Bachelor of BusinessGet a real-world advantage with our Bachelor of Business. As the only university in the state, we’ve formed close connections with local industry.In our Bachelor of Business you will:Get a hands-on experience with <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/corporate-internship-program/student-information" target="_blank">corporate internships</a>, guest lectures from local business leaders, and current case studies from businesses in Tasmania and around the world.Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field.Gain a qualification recognised by all the major professional bodies in business and economics.In our Bachelor of Business you can follow your passion, with the opportunity to build a degree from your choice of majors. You’ll also be able to cross-skill by undertaking electives or a second major from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics or another area of the University.Bachelor of ScienceIf you enjoy pursuing your curiosity and understanding the world around you, consider yourself an innovator, and are passionate about shaping the world from our living laboratory, our Bachelor of Science provides a gateway to an exciting world of rewarding careers.The University of Tasmania’s science degree provides you with a foundation of core skills in science, analysis, and rational thinking. You have options to focus your study in one or more scientific disciplines and learn the methods to apply your skills and knowledge to the practical needs of industry, business, and government in both scientific and non-scientific roles.In choosing a Bachelor of Science you can:<ul><li>Select one or two science majors from our 21 exciting options, plus expand your educational experience and study subjects of your choice from across the University.</li><li>Explore a range of study options through your choice of electives, discovering potential new areas of interest even after you start studying</li><li>Learn through hands-on practical experience including laboratory work, field trips, field-based subjects, and research projects.</li><li>Enjoy being mentored by highly qualified staff, many of whom are national and world leaders in their field.</li></ul>Our curriculum offers flexibility and choice in how your degree is structured. We provide a wealth of practical experience, access to world class facilities and an opportunity to immerse yourself in a local and interconnected scientific community.

Explore hypotheses and understand the inner workings of businesses while you're at it. Graduate with the ability to work in either field or combine your expertise.

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science

Why Money Matters

Small Business Accounting

Strategic Financial Analysis

Financial Accounting 1

Management Accounting

Accounting for Business

Financial Decision Making

Sustainability Accounting and Reporting

Fundamentals of Accounting

Accountability and Accounting

This subject aims to expand students’ understanding of holistic accounting gained in their previous core accounting units, to develop and apply their accounting knowledge, skills and terminology in the context of broader notion of accounting that includes accountability and social and environmental accounting. In particular, students are introduced to a number of accounting standards, their broader applications, professional reporting requirements and changes taking place within the accounting environment, particularly with regard to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), sustainability reporting, integrated reporting and integrated thinking. The consideration of the issues, activities and techniques in this subject will enhance the professional and technical skills students will need to perform effectively in the workplace as an accountant.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

TAS-BFA303 is designed to introduce you to the key concepts of auditing and the modern audit practice environment within the Australian professional and legal framework. The subject&#39;s broad aim is to provide you with knowledge of practical auditing from the initial audit planning, the study of internal controls, substantive testing and evidence gathering to the final audit report. You will be introduced to the professional auditing standards, Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants and the audit process and the audit procedures used by external company auditors to provide an opinion on the truth and fairness of financial reports. The objectives of the subject are to advance students’ analytical and decision-making skills by applying auditing theory to practical case studies. A strong emphasis is placed on students&#39; ability to communicate their views in a clear, concise and logical manner.

Auditing and Assurance Services

This subject will help you understand the role that accounting plays in providing accountability. We move beyond introductory accounting and explore the important role that accounting has in organisations, society and the environment.After completing this subject, you will have fundamental management and financial accounting knowledge, tools for analysing organisations’ external reports and a comprehension of how accounting can be used to address social responsibility, ethical conduct and sustainability.This subject allows you to begin the up skilling required by our professional accounting bodies, requiring us to move beyond orthodox/conventional accounting practices and understand our role in accountability.

Management Accountability and Accounting is an essential subject for students studying the Accounting major in the Bachelor of Business.Students will apply techniques to support management decision-making in respect of product costing, variance analysis, inventory management, budgeting and forecasting. The subject emphasises the application of quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyse cost behaviour. Students will evaluate the performance of products and business segments by applying the processes and techniques of management accounting that focus on the effective and efficient use of organisational resources. Students will also be introduced to theories of human behaviour and the impact on the design of performance measurement systems.

Management Accountability and Accounting

This subject is a compulsory subject in the accounting major as part of the accredited program and expands the skill, knowledge and understanding students have gained in TAS-BFA201 Financial Accounting. It integrates the theory and practice of financial accounting in relation to combined business entities. Students will critically evaluate professional and ethical decision making while applying International Financial Reporting Standards to prepare consolidated accounts and group reports. The consideration of the issues and techniques in this subject enhances the skills students will need to perform effectively in the workplace as a financial accountant.

Advanced Financial Accounting

Welcome to this foundation subject for students intending to undertake an Accounting Major in the Bachelor of Business. This subject is compulsory and is an important pre-requisite for second and third-year subjects. Accounting is a technical, social and moral practice and this subject reflects this. You will consider the fundamental principles that underpin accrual accounting and financial reporting including how and why financial transactions are recorded as they are. The elements of the accounting cycle and techniques of measurement, recording and reporting for decision-makers are also considered. This subject expands on the role accounting plays in providing accountability. This subject also introduces you to accounting information systems and accounting software.

Applied Accounting Systems

In today’s data economy, businesses are blessed and cursed with an abundance of data. This proliferation of data is creating new professions and changing existing professions. One profession that is witnessing a rapid change due to the explosion of data is accounting. While there exists a plethora of data available to businesses, accounting data remains a source of data that is reliable, relevant and accessible for all organisations. This subject will introduce students to the very recent changes ushered in by the big data revolution to the accounting profession, introduce students to how data analytics is being applied to accounting data, develop their skills in analysing and presenting accounting data to management and also develop their abilities to critically evaluate the underlying accounting systems and processes related to both the collection, creation, processing and production of accounting data within organisations.

Data Analytics for Accounting

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