The document outlines the accounting programs offered by the School of Business, detailing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, accreditation, and requirements. It highlights the advantages of studying at WSU, such as experienced staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and industry engagement opportunities. Additionally, it includes positive student feedback on teaching quality and interactive learning methods.

1. School of Business Webinar October
2017Dr Michelle Cull, Director Academic Program - Accounting

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3. PriceWaterhouseCoopers
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4. Undergraduate Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting
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16 core units, 8 electives, over 3 years
Tax specialisation (using electives)
Financial planning specialisation (using electives)
Accredited by CPA Australia, CAANZ, IPA
Accredited by ACCA with all 9 foundation unit
credits
Financial Planning specialisation accredited
by Financial Planning Association Australia (FPA)
Taxation specialisation accredited by Tax
Practitioners Board (TPB)
Meets CIMA certification requirements
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
20 core units, 4 electives, over 3 years
Accredited by CPA Australia, CAANZ, IPA
Accredited by ACCA with all 9 foundation unit
credits
Meets CIMA certification requirements
Flexibility to add sub-major from another discipline
Flexibility to change majors

5. Postgraduate Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting
Admission requirements:
An undergraduate degree in business, or
Graduate Certificate in any discipline
IELTS 6.5 overall score
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12 core units over 18 months
Accredited by CPA Australia, CAANZ, IPA
Accredited by ACCA with all 9 foundation unit
credits
Meets CIMA certification requirements
Master of Accountancy
12 core units, 4 electives over 24 months
Accredited by CPA Australia, CAANZ, IPA
Accredited by ACCA with all 9 foundation unit
credits
Meets CIMA certification requirements
Elective units can be from another discipline
Admission requirements:
An undergraduate degree, or higher, in
any discipline or a Graduate Certificate.
IELTS 6.5 overall score

6. Reasons to study Accounting at WSU
• All teaching staff are fully qualified and meet Australian Quality Framework
requirements and AACSB accreditation requirements
• Academic and support staff who genuinely care for their students
• Teaching staff with practical experience from the business world
• State of the art teaching facilities
• Leading the way in the use of technology for teaching and learning
• A safe and supportive environment for students to learn
• Exposure to real business practice
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7. What students have to say about the quality of teaching in Accounting at
WSUExtremely friendly and approachable.
The teaching is very good, I learnt so much.
Very friendly and helpful, easy to ask questions.
Explains everything well and provide relevant feedback.
Great teacher, great class. Learnt a lot and everything was explained clearly by the tutor.
Friendliness, clarity in explanation, easy to approach / ask questions, good demonstrations.
I believe Teacher teaching methods are very effective. I really like how we have interactive ways
of doing the class work.
The lecturers and tutors were excellent and provided us as students with valuable information,
they were very kind and respectful.
Helpful in developing problem solving strategies and preparing you for the work required in the
particular occupation of accounting.
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8. Engagement with industry and the profession
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• Engagement units – using real-life case studies
and business problems to solve
• Internship opportunities
• AMP University Challenge finalists
• Guest speakers from industry and professional
bodies
• PriceWaterhouseCoopers co-location in our new
building

9. Thank you
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