Accounting – the collection, measurement and communication of financial information that is used for planning, reporting and decision making – is often referred to as the language of business. Understanding this language means accountants hold the privileged position of being key contributors to a business' success. Armed with such skills, accountants canapply their knowledge in any number of dynamic industries.<br><br>This degree will enable you to understand the challenges and issues facing the world and the accounting profession at present, and will help you meet the requirements for professional accreditation in accounting.<br><br><br> You'll gain essential accounting and reporting knowledge, as well as a range of business-related skills in assurance and audit, commercial law, economics, financial management, information systems and statistics.<br> The professional accounting sequence meets the tertiary education requirements of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).<br> Double-degree options, some of which can be completed in four years of full-time or equivalent part-time study, are available to expand your career options.