Students who achieve excellent academic performance in their accounting studies will be eligible to join the Honours year. The program extends undergraduate studies in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and taxation. Students undertake advanced coursework and a research thesis. Classes are conducted in a seminar setting. Students will have the opportunity to interact with research active academic staff, engage in the analysis of advanced accounting issues, and develop critical thinking skills. Students aspiring to the Honours program should consult the Honours Convenor in the Research School of Accounting and Business Information Systems for advice. Students from other universities can also apply for entry.

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to: Judgement - Exercise judgement under minimal supervision to solve emerging or advanced accounting problems in complex contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives Knowledge - Integrate advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of issues in auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law, and with an understanding of issues in accounting development and accounting research Application Skills - Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to solve emerging or advanced accounting problems Communication and Teamwork - Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in complex collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants