Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting at James Cook University

The JCU Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) provides a solid foundation in business skills as a precursor to satisfying the professional requirements necessary for a
successful career in accounting and commerce. Accounting is at the core of every organization and aims at ensuring its financial viability. The JCU program is strongly supported by the local accounting profession and has full accreditation with pertinent Australian bodies including:

• Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA)
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

The course is comprised of 24 subjects involving specialist topics in areas such as financial management, auditing, law of business organizations, taxation, contemporary issues in accounting, performance management and control, These are complemented by business and elective units so as to provide a comprehensive professional qualification.

Course Structure
The program of 24 subjects is made up of:

• Core [Seven (7) subjects] +
• Major [Ten (10) subjects] +
• Leading to Work [One (1) subject]
• Electives [Six (6) subjects] from any JCU Brisbane undergraduate program

Core Subjects

• BU1002 Accounting for Decision Making
• BU1007 Principles of Data Analysis for Business
• BU1003 Principles of Economics
• BU1108 Marketing Matters
• BU1112 Business Law

Required Accounting Subjects

• BX2011 Foundation of Accounting Principles
• BX2012 Cost Management and Control
• BX2014 Principles of Finance
• BX2019 Accounting Information Systems
• BX2112 Law of Business Organizations
• BX3011 Corporate Financial Accounting
• BX3012 Contemporary Issues in Accounting
• BX3013 Strategic Performance Management
• BX3014 Auditing and Assurance
• BX3112 Taxation Law

Required Accounting Subjects

1 Subject (3 credit points) from:

• BU3101:03*
• BU3012:03
• BU3013:03

Electives 

6 elective subjects from any JCU Brisbane undergraduate program.