Quicklinks for Accounting and Finance Students

• Frequently asked questions
• Higher degree research students
• Postgraduate coursework students
  
• • Graduate Accounting and Commerce Centre (GACC)
    
  • Postgraduate Accounting Program
    
• • Student support
    
• Undergraduate students
• • Recommended programs of study
  • Student support (Division)

Important Undergraduate Processes Information

Exclusion from the BCom-Accg Degree for Twice Failing a Required 200 Level 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. (Bachelor degree rule 14(4))

For further information, please see the Appeals Against Exclusions (Information Sheet) and the Appeals Against Exclusions (Show Cause Submission Form). Any appeal against exclusion must be submitted to the Student Enquiry Service (or posted to the Academic Program Section) by 28th July 2008.

The Department also recommends that students who appeal their exclusion from the BCom-Accg degree apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Arts degree by the 31st July 2008 as a precaution against exclusion from the University. Students whose appeals are successful will stay in the BCom-Accg degree.

New Student Enrolment

If you are a new student to the University, please read academic and enrolment advice from the Department in combination with information contained on the  University's enrolment website prior to coming to enrolment.

Script Viewing for Supplementary Exams *Note changed viewing times*

Script viewing for students who sat an Accounting and Finance supplementary exam will take place in E4A L3 on Friday the 25th July 1730 - 1900. Students will be able to register for a timeslot from 0900 on the 23rd July through to 1700 on 24th July.

Special Approval

The Special Approval process opens when the final results are released and closes Wednesday 30th July (Sydney time). The outcome of your application will be posted here. Please check the outcomes page regularly from the 30 July when they first decisions will be uploaded. All applications will be processed by Monday 11th August.

Third Time Permission for Enrolment in a Unit

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 to determine whether a student will be allowed to enrol in a unit for a third (or subsequent) time:

• If the unit is the last unit in a student’s degree program
  • Action: submit an application for special approval via email (needs Acrobat v7 or later - click here to get it)
• If the student has previously been awarded a PC grade in the unit
  • Action: enrol in the unit (as per normal) via eStudent
• If the student has a GPA above 1.5
  
  • Action: enrol in the unit (as per normal) via eStudent
• If the student has satisfactory performance (ie conceded pass or above) in all units in the previous semester except the unit they are requesting third time approval for
  • Action: enrol in the unit (as per normal) via eStudent

Waiver of Unit Pre-requisites

Waivers of unit pre-requisites 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 for special approval via email (needs Acrobat v7 or later - click here to get it) to waive the pre-requisite or co-requisite. It is strongly suggested that students in this situation seek academic advice from the Department before submitting their application.

Study Aboard - Application to Determine Equivalence

Macquarie students that study aboard at an overseas institution may apply to the Department to have their study assessed for credit at Macquarie. Students must fill in this form (needs Acrobat v7 or later - click here to get it) and send it via email to the Department along with full unit outlines (prior semester is acceptable) for each accounting or finance unit they wish to enrol in. 

Permission to study more than 14 credit points in one semester

The Department of Accounting and Finance will only allow students to enrol in 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 to arrange for a fifth unit to be added to their study program.

Students that wish to discuss their program of study with an academic adviser may do so during the Accounting and Finance General Advising hours.

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.
  • The Undergraduate section provides tips on transitioning more easily between school and University and answers to FAQs
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate Academic Orientation Week programs run in late February and early March - skills training, library tours, free lunch
• 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.

Postgraduate Coursework Students

• Postgraduate and Beyond Postgraduate Coursework section – general University information on courses, application details, dates, scholarships and fees are found.
• EFS Postgraduate Coursework –specific EFS information on the subject areas and courses on offer, prizes and scholarships, contacts for courses and how to apply.
• Quicklinks provides a shortcut to EFS administrative support and useful University information and forms.

Postgraduate Research Students

• EFS Higher Degree Research Guide - overview of what you need to know as a research student within the Division
• Postgraduate and Beyond Research Degrees section - assistance with relevant general University information.
• Postgraduate Research Degrees - EFS - information on the subject areas and higher degrees on offer throughout EFS.
• Research within EFS - investigate the Staff Research Interests within the Departments and explore the Higher Degree Research Index of all current student research projects ongoing within the Division.