I did my undergraduate business degree at QUT, majoring in accounting. The courses at QUT are very practical and hands-on - it’s all linked backed to real life situations and that really helped me in terms of securing my role as a finance and compliance analyst. Graduates who complete the accountancy major and the professional accounting extension* meet the academic component of requirements for membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and enrolment in their respective professional programs. Graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Students who complete specified units under the Regulation and Tax Extension* will meet the academic entry requirements for registration as a Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board. In addition we have also been accredited with RG146. Therefore students who complete the Superannuation and Wealth Management minor* in conjunction with an Accountancy major will meet the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) RG146 agreed competency and skill requirements for Tier 1 financial advisers. Graduates who complete only the accountancy major will need to do additional units to meet these professional requirements. Build experience and first-hand knowledge through your final-year Capstone Project. * available at Gardens Point campus only

Knowledge in professional accounting (the accountancy major plus the professional accounting extension*) will set you up for a career in any accounting firm, large or small. Accountants work in commerce and industry, public or chartered accounting firms, government organisations or as individual practitioners. Many chief executive officers have an accountancy degree. Explore financial accounting options in a range of industries, work for national or international organisations, or launch your career in the growth area of superannuation. Our graduates work in positions such as: • business analyst • business risk and governance consultant • certified practising accountant • chartered accountant • chartered tax adviser • chief financial officer • financial advisor/analyst • financial planner • financial project manager • forensic accountant • investment manager • stockbroker • wealth management consultant. Professional accountants are in increasing demand nationally and internationally by organisations throughout commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors.