Explore your career in

Accounting.

Explore your career in

Accounting.

A future you can count on.

More than balancing books or paying bills on time, today's accounting careers require FinTech skills with a deep understanding of sustainability and social impact. In this dynamic career path, you could be responsible for everything from business growth and ethical spending, to workforce wellbeing.

If you're eyeing the top job—Chief Financial Officer—you could start out as an Accountant and rise upwards. By the time you make CFO, you'll most likely have an MBA and be well versed in operational strategy, human resources, IT, and risk management.

What does a career in Accounting look like?

Land on your feet in an industry that’s set to grow by 9.2% over the next five years.* Your skills will be in demand. The pay will be generous. You’ll have a toolbox of transferable skills to take into a range of related careers. With the flexibility to work in an office or at home—for small to large, local or international organisations—where you take it is up to you.

As an Accountant, you’ll be consulting with stakeholders, setting up accounting systems, analysing cash flow, and preparing financial records. If you’re an Auditor, you’ll be conducting financial investigations and ensuring an organisation’s legal compliance.  Maybe you’re a Financial Analyst? You’ll spend your days forecasting future revenue and expenditure or advising on mergers and acquisitions.

*Source: Labour Market Insights

Enjoy future job growth

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Earn good money

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Work across industries

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Study options

Bachelor of Accounting*

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance*

Bachelor of Accounting (Online)

Master of Accounting*

Master of Accounting and Finance*

Master of Accounting and Marketing*

*Available at Flinders City campus.

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Potential occupations

With a Flinders accounting or finance degree, the only limit is your imagination. Roles range from highly analytical/technical to management positions, with career streams including auditing, forensic, tax, corporate, cost, financial control, insolvency, funds, business services, and management.

Top ten accounting & finance jobs

chief financial officer
finance manager
auditor/risk consultant
tax advisor
financial controller
commercial analyst
managerial accountant
finance business partner
corporate accountant
entrepreneur/ business owner

Potential employers

There’s a broad scope of potential employers in government departments, accounting firms, financial management firms, investment advisory organisations, and financial planning companies.

Accreditation

Our degrees are accredited by Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

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in Business & Management for learning resources and overall educational experiences.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Five stars

in Business & Management for learning resources.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

No.1 in SA

in Business & Management for learning resources and overall educational experiences.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Why study Accounting at Flinders?

Learn in state-of-the-art facilities

Immerse yourself in a real-world business environment at the New Venture Institute and Flinders Business Trading Room.

Enjoy flexible study options

Expect a world-class learning experience on campus or online. 

Study abroad

Study part of your degree overseas with student exchange opportunities at 80 international partner universities.

Future-proof your career

Graduate ahead of the game with industry accreditation and the qualifications to apply for membership with professional bodies.

Connect with industry leaders

Get real-world experience and develop networks through Work Integrated Learning and industry placement programs.

Hear from our students

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Accounting is not only working with numbers—you enable people to be their best selves, to grow as people, and as a business. So, I thought, 'I’d love to take on that career myself'.

Connor Garrett, Bachelor of Accounting student

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Study Accounting at Flinders

In this video, you'll hear Flinders Accounting Alumni Monika Bartlett talk about her experience studying at Flinders, potential career opportunities and industry work placement.

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A panel of Flinders researchers and industry leaders talk about innovative ways to approach interest rates, superannuation and our financial health in general.

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Business students compete in a global finance challenge

Our Finance and Accounting students formed a team to participate in the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge.

Flinders graduates make waves at HLB Mann Judd

Award-winning accounting and consulting firm HLB Mann Judd in Adelaide boasts an exceptional team, and more than a handful of its employees happen to be Flinders graduates.

Teaching & professional staff

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to industry.

Senior Lecturer, College of Business, Government and Law: Dr Philip Palmer

Philip has completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) with Honours and a PhD in Accounting. He is a member of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

He is passionate about producing enterprising, work-ready accounting graduates, who have the necessary technical knowledge and personal attributes to make a successful contribution to the accounting profession.

Senior Lecturer, College of Business, Government and Law: Dr Michelle Yeong

Michelle holds an MBA and a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Oxford Brookes University, UK, with a particular expertise in financial technology (FinTech) and business model innovation.

She is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA). Michelle is an alumna of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, with over 20 years of international experience across various aspects of financial services in Australia, Asia and Europe.

Work Integrated Learning Coordinator: Ms Kahlene Michalenny

Kahlene has a Bachelor of Business (Management) from Flinders University where she learned first-hand the value of undertaking a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement. Kahlene's WIL experience saw her transition from student to working professional with her WIL employer in her final study year.

Kahlene is passionate about supporting current students to have valuable WIL experiences within the College of Business, Government & Law.

Frequently asked questions

What are the entry requirements for accounting courses?

Check out the Flinders University Handbook and search for the course you’re interested in.

Is accounting a good career path?

Yes! Accounting is a thriving sector with a projected 17,900 new jobs becoming available by 2026.* The diversity of roles and industries to work in ensures employment stability and opportunities for long-term professional growth. The future for accounting and finance roles is looking very bright.

_{*Source: Labour Market Insights.}

Do accountants use a lot of maths?

As an Accountant, you’ll be using the foundational skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. And possibly, some entry-level algebra. Luckily, everything you need to future-proof your career is built into your studies.

How much does a CFO make in Australia?

The average CFO’s salary is around $422,000—starting at $256,000 and reaching up to $772,000 per annum. Wages are based on education levels, certifications, professional development, and time working in the industry.*

Source: Salarycom

Is a CFO higher than a CEO?

A CEO is higher than a CFO. The Chief Financial Officer is the highest financial management role in an organisation and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The CFO is often a member of the Board of Directors, too. The next position down from CFO is the Financial Controller who leads the accounting department and report to the CFO.