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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Professional Accounting (BPA) course (CRICOS Course Code 102219K / TEQSA Course Code CRS 1400690) offered by ASA Institute of Higher Education is designed to provide a rigorous and highly industry-focused accounting education that integrates theoretical and technical knowledge with a deep understanding of the business context. The course has a strong professional and contemporary orientation that will prepare Graduates for a relevant and sustainable career in the profession.

This course is registered with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Join the CPA Australia Network

ASA encourages all its Accounting students to join the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia network so they can be one of the first to hear about graduate and internship opportunities, career events and activities for students.

Join at: https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/network

CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies with a global membership of more than of 170,826 members in over 100 countries and regions, supported by 19 offices globally. ASA recommends joining CPA Australia because it will help to boost your connections, your employment prospects and your industry knowledge. By joining the CPA, you will

Become part of well-known global brand
Work in an innovative and challenging environment
Gain experience in international markets and exposure to different working cultures
Work with a talented team
Be inspired and have your contributions recognised
Access professional development opportunities
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working environment
Monthly health and well-being sessions.

Attend CPA International Student Forum

CPA International Student Forums feature events, free course and free tips and tricks that I relevant to your study. It also explains how CPA Australia can support you throughout your career in Australia and globally: https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/student-network

Where CA ANZ Could Lead You

If you want to

Work anywhere in the world? The CA designation could be your passport to an international career
Be in demand by top companies? Improve your chances of being head hunted by top employers throughout your career
Be globally recognised?

Join one of the globe’s top ten leading accounting bodies and connect to a 1,000,000 strong global knowledge network. Chartered Accountants have the skills to shift from the bigger picture to the smaller detail across every aspect of business. The CA ANZ vision is to be one of the leading professional associations of leaders in business and finance in Australia and New Zealand.

As a Chartered Accountant, you will be equipped to thrive in a fast-changing world, with the unique perspective and skill set required to make a difference to the challenges of our time.

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Tuition fees can be found by clicking the Current Fees link to download.

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Please contact our team at info@asahe.edu.au for more information and specific fees, special scholarship and charges that may apply to your enrolment.

The Bachelor of Professional Accounting is a three year course comprised of 12 quarters. For any inquiries regarding course length and flexibility please contact info@asahe.edu.com

ASA has the following suite of assessments across our programs, including but not limited to:

essay
report
literature review
case study
reflection
quizzes
assignment
examination
practical task
workplace learning task
role play
simulations
peer review
interview/ viva
portfolio
participation/attendance
class activities

Forms of assessment will include both formative and summative assessment, together with critical reflection on the outcomes of assessment tasks.

Course Description, Delivery and Timetable

The Bachelor of Professional Accounting comprises twenty-four (24) units of core units and electives over 100, 200 and 300 levels to meet the requirements of with the Australian Qualifications Framework (Level 7), and Higher Education Standards Framework. Candidates can choose to study part-time or full time.

This course commences with six (6) core units and two (2) Specialisation units at the 100 level that provide students with a strong grounding in the knowledge, skills and application required for accounting practice. These first-year units are followed by the next set of two (2) core units and six (6) Specialisation units covering more specific accounting and business concepts at the 200 level. The final set of two (2) core units, three (3) Specialisation units, two (2) electives covering advanced applications and internship, and one (1) capstone unit at the 300 level provides students with a choice of advanced topics in their field of interest.

The Bachelor of Professional Accounting equips Graduates with analytical and problem-solving skills that will empower them to develop into future leaders of the accounting profession and the broader business community.

ASA operates on a quarterly basis (four intakes per year) with two four-week blocks per quarter.

Full Time
1. 3 Year Course (Standard): 2 units per quarter – 8 units per year. 2. 2 Year Course (Fast Track): 3 units a per quarter – 12 units per year. This option is available to domestic students and is subject to approval, please contact info@asahe.edu.au to find out more.

Full Time

1. 3 Year Course (Standard): 2 units per quarter – 8 units per year.

2. 2 Year Course (Fast Track): 3 units a per quarter – 12 units per year.

This option is available to domestic students and is subject to approval, please contact info@asahe.edu.au to find out more.

The primary mode of delivery is face-to-face and at the same time online for each unit. Each unit will be delivered as a four hour workshop, twice per week every four weeks.

*Subject to availability.

Visit ASA’s key dates to see your timetable and other key dates. Including, quarter orientation days, quarter dates and break dates.

Entry Requirements

ASA welcomes all suitably qualified students, both domestic and overseas.

International students MUST apply through a qualified Education Agent. Visit why use an agent for more information.

Our standard admission requirements are described in our Student Admission Policy. Click to view Policies and Forms.

Please contact us by email on info@asahe.edu.au to find out more about our scholarships on offer and your eligibility.

To gain admission to ASA’s Bachelor of Business (Technology Management), students need to meet ONE of the following criteria:

Successful completion of an Australian senior secondary qualification with a satisfactory Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 65 (or equivalent as determined by the Academic Board) or
Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification interstate and attainment of the required entrance standard; or
Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) or a Foundation Year Program offered by a recognised higher education provider in Australia; or
Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification overseas, and attainment of the required entrance standard; or
Satisfactory completion of a qualification at (Diploma) or above, or an equivalent international qualification.

(For non-school leavers including mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)

Domestic applicants who are 21 years of age or over who have not completed Year 12 or its equivalent may gain entry to a course by addressing one of the following entry requirements:

successful completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test administered by a tertiary admissions centre; or
submission of a portfolio of prior and current academic and professional work.

NOTE: Mature age entry applicants must also meet the English language entry requirements.

Any student with prior learning may submit appropriate evidence and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. ASA may award credit towards achievement of a qualification or award for various forms of prior learning by comparing a student’s current level of skills and knowledge against unit learning outcomes. ASA may, at its discretion, recognise the validity of other forms of training or education, providing they are deemed equivalent to, or meet, the AQF standards. For further information please review the Recognition to Prior Learning Policy.

TEST	REQUIREMENT
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)	Overall Band Score 6.0 with a minimum subscore of 5.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening
OR
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Internet Based Test (iBT)	60 Overall (with a writing score of 20)
OR
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) and above *We accept PTE Online	Overall score 50 with no skill score < 42
OR
CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English)	175 or better

NOTE: International applicants are only eligible to enrol as full-time students and must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.

Career Paths

Potential Career Paths

Bachelor of Professional Accounting Graduates will have a balanced, focused edge, including industry know-how and an outstanding knowledge and skill base that will set them up for immediate professional success. They will be highly valued by employers, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace as they launch their careers.

Some future professional roles include:

Academic Lead

Course Coordinator BPA

How To Apply

Students can either apply with an Education Agent, Email ASA or Apply Online. To apply online, ensure you have downloaded and completed all application forms ready to submit online.

Overseas Students MUST apply with an Education Agent.

Find out more about our Education Agents and locate one near you here.

If you have any inquiries please contact ASA for help with your application.

1300 672 076

info@asahe.edu.au

If you are wanting to apply through our website, please visit our online application page.

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Course Planner

All of our Bachelor courses are three years (or 12 quarters) long and are generally made up of the following structure. See “Quarters” below for a deeper break down and description of every unit and elective* in this course. *Subject to availability.

Bachelor of Professional Accounting

YEAR 1

Study Order	Unit Code	Unit Name
1	BUS100	Business Communication
2	ACC100	Accounting in Society
3	BIS100	Introduction to Business Information Systems
4	BUS101	Quantitative Methods
5	ACC101	Fundamentals of Accounting
6	MGT100	Organisational Behaviour
7	BUS102	Economics
8	LAW100	Business Law

YEAR 2

Study Order	Unit Code	Unit Name	pre-requisite
9	MGT201	Business Logistics Management	BIS100
10	MGT200	Fundamentals of Business Analytics	BUS101
11	ACC202	Financial Accounting and Reporting	ACC101
12	BIS200	Business Forecasting and Technology	BIS100 BUS101
13	LAW200	Taxation Law and Practice	LAW100
14	ACC200	Business Finance	ACC101
15	ACC201	Management Accounting	ACC101
16	ACC203	Corporate Accounting	ACC202

YEAR 3

Study Order	Unit Code	Unit Name	pre-requisite
17	BIS320	Data Visualisation	MGT200
18	ACC301	Auditing and Assurance Services	ACC202
19	ACC300	Management and Performance Appraisal	ACC201
20	BUS300	Project Management	BIS100 BUS101
21	LAW300	Corporate Law	LAW100
22	Elective
23	Elective
24	ACC303	Accounting in Context (CAPSTONE)	ACC203

Electives (BPA)
300 LEVEL ELECTIVES

Level	Unit Code	Unit Name
300	ACC302	Strategic Management Accounting
300	ACC310	International Business Finance
300	BIS340	Knowledge Management and Data Governance
300	BUS310	Internship
300	MGT310	Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

Elective Units (300 level)

BUS310 Internship
ACC304 Group Project
ACC302 Strategic Management Accounting
BIS300 Information and Cyber Security
BIS320 Data Visualisation
BIS340 Knowledge Management and Data Governance
MGT300 Purchasing Management
MGT301 Warehouse Management
MGT302 Logistics Procurement and Supply Chain (LPS) Project

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