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Accountant

VCE recommended

An accountant performs financial functions relating to the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis and presentation of a business, organisation or company’s financial operations. They also advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements for individuals.

SUBJECTS TO TAKE

Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.

Year 11

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Accounting
  • Religion and Society
  • Free Choice Subject
  • Free Choice Subject

Year 12

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Accounting
  • Free Choice Subject
  • Free Choice Subject

Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.

AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS

Programs available within Salesian.

Specialist program (SBAT)

Industry Pathways Program — Business

VET options

  • Certificate 2/3 in Business

AFTER SCHOOL

University courses and alternative routes in.

University courses

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) / Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Alternative pathways into university

  • Certificate 4 in Accounting
  • Certificate 4 in Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Diploma / Advanced Diploma of Accounting
  • Diploma of Business

RELATED CAREERS

Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.

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