Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture and Professional Accounting)

The accounting profession and agriculture industry require a future workforce with the expertise and the skills you will develop in Lincoln University's Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture and Professional Accounting).

This four-year degree encompasses the core requirements of the B.Com(Ag) degree as well as the accounting and business courses required to enable you to qualify as a professional accountant.

On completion of the degree you will meet the academic requirements for these professional accounting bodies:

• CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) Australia
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Practical Work
A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification and full details are available in the handbook.

Summary
At least 30 weeks work must be completed in total.
This could be either:

• 2 farm placements of 15 weeks each, or
• 2 farm placements plus an allied placement of 10 weeks each.

The minimum placement is 10 weeks per workplace. The maximum placement is 15 weeks. Two reports are required.

It is important that students in this programme have the following attributes to ensure successful completion of the Practical Work:

• Competence in driving vehicles (previous tractor or truck driving experience is an advantage)
• Previous farming experience is preferred, though not essential
• Physical ability for working on farms without endangering yourself or others.