Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom)

Overview

Overview

To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks or equivalent of exposure to professional engineering practice. This requirement can be met by appropriate work experience or through a combination of technical and non-technical activities. Students must demonstrate that they have met these requirements by using a formal Log Book to record their professional experiences during the period of their degree study.

What you'll learn

• apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, advising clients, demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; work independently to achieve agreed outcomes
• use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate
• take responsibility for self-directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development
• recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system
• demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations
• apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistic, law and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity
• critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity; develop accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information
• locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources
• relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language