About this major

The Accounting, Governance and Regulation major develops the knowledge and skills needed to understand, analyse and communicate financial and non-financial information that supports effective business decision-making. 

You will develop expertise in accounting, governance, regulation, risk management and sustainability reporting, alongside strong analytical, digital and business problem-solving capabilities. The major explores how organisations create and protect value while meeting increasing expectations around accountability, compliance and social responsibility. 

Throughout your studies, you will learn to evaluate financial performance, manage risk, interpret regulatory requirements and apply ethical and sustainable governance practices in complex business environments. You will also develop an understanding of how data and emerging technologies are transforming accounting and business operations. 

With a strong focus on practical application and contemporary industry challenges, this major prepares you for careers across accounting, consulting, risk, governance, regulation, sustainability and business advisory roles in organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. 

Students seeking professional accounting accreditation may complete the Accounting, Governance and Regulation major alongside additional prescribed units of study to meet the academic requirements for entry to the professional qualifying programs with either Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA ) Australia.

Successful completion of the major and prescribed units of study will also provide access to associate membership into CPA Australia and provisional membership into CAANZ

Students completing the major and selected prescribed units of study may also be eligible to receive up to nine Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exam exemptions.