Those studying in the field of certified public accounting often learn the professional skills necessary to maintain financial records and prepare various, and sometimes complex, tax documents. Academic courses within the field of accounting may heavily focus on mathematics, business, management information systems and other accounting-specific requirements.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.