Accounting

Accounting is the language of business and a vital skill in every organisation. This major prepares you to
interpret financial data, support ethical decision-making, and navigate evolving regulations and business
sustainability demands. Whether you're finishing school or upskilling for career growth, you'll gain practical,
future-focused expertise that applies across industries.

You’ll learn to identify business opportunities, evaluate financial risks, and make data-informed decisions
about capital allocation, investment strategy, and funding models. You’ll also develop skills in financial
statement analysis, budgeting, forecasting, negotiation, and interpreting accounting standards and
Australian taxation law. Whether you’re aiming to become a Chartered Accountant, launch your own
business, or support strategic decisions, accounting opens doors to a future of impact and opportunity.

3 reasons to study Accounting at Murdoch

1. Career ready skills: Accounting professionals are always in demand. Whether the market is booming or facing challenges, your skills will remain essential across industries, in Australia and beyond. 
2. Real-world learning: We blend theory with hands-on practice so you can understand how businesses operate, how financial decisions are made, and how to communicate insights that drive action.
3. Build industry connections: Through our professional networks and industry partnerships, you’ll have opportunities to engage with accounting associations and bodies, expanding your career prospects and professional credibility.

What you'll learn:

Our accounting major is designed to support your career goals and academic progression. You’ll build expertise in:

• Financial and Management Accounting
• Technology in Accounting Processes
• Corporate Finance and Auditing
• Taxation and Australian Company Law
• Forecasting, Budgeting, and Ethical Decision-Making
• Contemporary Issues in Business Accounting
• Critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving

Your future career

Graduates from our Accounting major work in diverse roles across industries, including:

• Professional Accounting – Taxation, Forensic, and Audit
• Executive Leadership – CFO, Financial Controller
• Advisory and Risk – Business Consultant, Investment Adviser, Risk Manager
• Project and Portfolio Management

Many of our student's secure graduate roles with the Big 4 firms (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG), while others join major players in mining, energy, and finance.

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Business

Professional accreditation

Bachelor of Business  (Accounting) is professionally accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).