University of Canberra

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)

If your ambition is to be a fully qualified accountant with a particularly strong understanding of the finance industry's institutional structures and products, then this is the degree for you. You'll study a wide range of subjects including accounting, corporations law, tax law, derivatives, risk management techniques and credit assessment, and will learn how to manage risks in financial services firms and price a range of financial instruments, such as shares and debentures. You'll graduate ready to work either as an accountant in the finance industry, or as a financial analyst, providing investment advice based on reviewing the financial statements of potential investees.