Department of Accounting and Finance

Current Students

Especially for Accounting and Finance Students 

Welcome to new and continuing students within the Department of Accounting and Finance. Of particular interest to current, continuing Accounting and Finance students:

Important Processes Information

Exclusion for Twice Failing a Required Unit 

A student who commenced candidature after 1 January 2005 for the Bachelor of Commerce–Accounting degree or for a combined degree award or double degree award including the Bachelor of Commerce–Accounting degree who has failed to complete ACCG200, ACCG201, ACCG250, ACCG251 or ACCG253 after having been enrolled therein twice is excluded from the Bachelor of Commerce–Accounting degree or the combined degree award or the double degree award including the Bachelor of Commerce–Accounting degree.

Third Time Approval for Enrolment

Students are reminded about the Third Time Enrolment Rule (refer to Bachelor Degree Rules – Rule 16 in the Handbook of Undergraduate Studies) in respect of students studying degree programs in the Division of Economic and Financial Studies. In the case of students studying units offered by the Department of Accounting and Finance the following four criteria are used in the consideration of whether a student will be allowed third time enrolment:

  • If the unit was the last unit in a student’s degree program OR
    • If you meet this criteria submit an application for Special Approval at ERIC
  • If the student has been previously been awarded a PC grade in the unit OR
    • If you meet this criteria enrol in the unit as per normal via eStudent*
  • The student had a GPA above 1.5 OR
    • If you meet this criteria enrol in the unit as per normal via eStudent*
  • The student had to have a satisfactory performance in the previous semester in all units except the unit they are requesting third time approval for.
    • If you meet this criteria enrol in the unit as per normal via eStudent*
Waivers

Waivers in the Department of Accounting and Finance will only be granted if the student meets the prerequisite as set out in the Undergraduate Studies Handbook for the current year (or the previous 12 months if the prerequisites have changed).

If however a pre-requisite or co-requisite is severely affecting a student’s progression in their studies then the student may submit an application at ERIC to waive the pre-requisite or co-requisite. It is strongly suggested that students in this situation seek academic advice from the Department.

Permission for studying 14 credit points in one semester

The Department of Accounting and Finance will only accept applications from students to undertake units which total more than 14 credit points in any one semester if they have a GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 when enrolling in that semester. Students that meet this requirement should contact eStudent* Support to arrange for a fifth unit to be added to their study program.

eStudent* 

Students are able to apply for third time approval and to study more than 14 credit points through estudent. If students need academic advice regarding any of the above matters then they should make an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Department.

Especially for new students commencing in 2007/2008

Settling into university life quickly can be the difference between making or breaking an academic career. Use the EFS Student Survival Guide to help you through one of the most challenging and exciting years of your life.

  • Transition Program will assist your smooth move into the University and help you cope with the changes and challenges of a University learning environment.
  • Within the EFS website, the Departments area provides an overview of each of the Departments, links to their websites and contact details for departmental staff members, while About EFS section will provide some background information and contact details.

All Students

  • eStudent facility information.- enrol online (not for first years), change your study programs, view your academic record, receive announcements from the university, as well as change some personal information that may become out of date. Your end of semester results are can also be found on the eStudent website.
  • The MQnU - important news for students, key dates, Macquarie services, academic programs and study tools. It will also provide links to student activities and IT tools and information.
  • Student Support section of EFS - available resources, key student policies, University and Divisional processes and finding key people and sources of advice.

Undergraduates

  • The University Undergraduate Future Students website - general links to accommodation information, course information, clubs and societies pages, transport and parking advice and scholarship details.
  • EFS Undergraduate section - information on all of the subject areas and degree courses on offer from the Division and how to apply, together with information on prizes and scholarships.
  • Quicklinks provides a shortcut to admission and enrollment processes, important procedures and useful resources.

Postgraduate Coursework Students

Postgraduate Research Students