Accountants are in demand more than ever in every dynamic economy. A degree in accountancy is a passport to work anywhere in the world. Business and industry require internationally-qualified employees, and accounting professionals with analytical skills, project management and problem-solving abilities.
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A Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) gives greater depth to students’ understanding of accountancy and business through the development of technical competencies. A thorough awareness of financial management is critical to success in any business, and students will study international accounting standards, finance, taxation, auditing and company law.
A paid work experience component is the “capstone” of study as part of a degree. The Internship Program gives students valuable experience within a company and often leads to a job offer. RMIT Vietnam students can work in leading international companies. This first-hand industry experience provides RMIT Vietnam graduates with a competitive edge in seeking employment. These skills can be applied in any industry that students choose to work in.
Career prospects
The Bachelor of Business in Accountancy graduates have a range of career opportunities in different sectors or industries related to business such as finance, banking, insurance, commerce as well as in the specific accounting fields like:
• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Auditing
• Tax Accounting
• Corporate restructuring
• Insolvency
• Budgeting/Planning
• Cost Accounting
• Management consulting
• Government – financial management
• Stockbroking/funds management
• Financial planning
• Treasury
Professional recognition
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) is recognised by both CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) as meeting the academic requirements for associate membership. Many students choose to join these associations as student members to benefit from the range of services and activities on offer.
Teaching methods and assessments
Teaching methods include face-to-face delivery, tutorial classes, workshops and other industry seminars.
The different courses in the program measures students’ achievement in varied ways. Depending on the learning outcomes to be attained, assessments in courses include: assignments, research, case study analysis, group presentations, mid-semester exams and final examinations.
“The RMIT Vietnam Bachelor of Business in Accountancy offers me a great deal of knowledge and experience in preparing me for my internship. In the field of Audit, I have been at an advantage since the training I gained from the university is nothing different from the real experience I have at KPMG. As an accredited program of CPA Australia, I am fortunate to have direct membership as an Associate member which is the same opportunity given to those students who have studied in Australia.” Nguyen Kieu Chinh Bachelor of Accountancy RMIT Graduate, Intern at Audit Section, KPMG Limited
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