Overview of the Study Programme

OBJECTIVES


The Accounting study programme has defined general objectives, which include:

  • Preparing students for employment and self-employment in the accounting sector
  • Enabling professional advancement in the field of accounting or related fields
  • Supporting successful continuation of studies in professional or university graduate programmes


The Accounting study programme has also defined specific professional objectives related to:

  • Adopting legal changes and applying acquired knowledge and skills to perform professional accounting tasks
  • Utilising accounting methods, principles and policies within computer applications to analyse and synthesise a business entity's operations
  • Configuring operational components of individual modules in accounting information systems and interpreting their outputs
  • Overseeing fundamental accounting activities within the organisational structure.


























	
    



                    
                

            

        

    



        

    





    

        

        
        
        



    

        

        
        
        

            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    

	

        
    

	
    




	


KEY SKILLS


 


Upon completing the study programme, students will acquire a range of general skills crucial for the labour market:


    

  • Communication skills in their native and foreign languages
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  • Understanding of the social influences shaping the field of economics
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  • Ability to work effectively in an international context
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  • Comprehension of ethical principles and social responsibility in business and management
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  • Knowledge and application of concepts from law, informatics, mathematics, and statistics
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  • Capacity for research, critical thinking, and formulating general conclusions
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  • Skills in team-based work organisation
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  • Proficiency in managing information from diverse sources
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  • Entrepreneurial spirit, initiative-taking, and adaptability to changing environments
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  • Capability in human resource and business process management
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  • Appreciation of cultural differences
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Students also acquire specific skills related to the accounting profession:


    

  • Understanding and analysing the impact of international and national macroeconomic factors on accounting practices within a business entity
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  • Ability to organise and manage the work of accounting services, offices, and companies in the public and private sectors
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  • Analytical thinking skills aimed at improving and innovating accounting and financial tasks
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  • Understanding and applying relevant legislation and standards in the accounting and financial process
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  • Ability to acquire new knowledge and apply modern information technology in accounting processes
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  • Capability to plan, project and control accounting information significant for ownership, management, and other executive functions of a business entity
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  • Ability to prepare financial statements for business entities in the private and public sectors
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  • Capacity to uphold principles of ethics, independence, and responsibility in performing accounting tasks
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  • Time management skills in executing accounting-related tasks
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DUTIES


 


Upon completing the professional study programme in Accounting and joining the workforce, students are qualified to perform the following tasks:


    

  • Organise the accounting system within a business entity
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  • Analyse accounting changes and record business transactions in the accounting books of both private and public sector enterprises
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  • Apply accounting and tax regulations in business operations
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  • Prepare external and internal accounting documentation
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  • Analyse, calculate and plan tax obligations
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  • Prepare financial statements for private and public sector enterprises
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  • Present quantitative information from the accounting information system
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  • Analyse financial statements of enterprises and interpret audit reports
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  • Prepare project documentation for investment projects
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  • Plan, project and control accounting information significant for ownership, management, and other executive functions of the business entity
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  • Coordinate teamwork
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  • Foster collaboration between the accounting sector and other business functions within the company
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Completion of Studies


 


Completion of the professional undergraduate study programme in Accounting concludes with passing exams, fulfilling other study obligations and submitting and defending a final thesis.





	
    



                    
                

            

        

    





    

        

        
        
        

            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    

	

        
    

	
    




	


Continuation of Studies



Upon completing the professional undergraduate programme in Accounting, students can continue their studies at the professional graduate level. They also have the option to pursue university-level graduate studies, if the programme's university permits it, which may involve additional requirements such as differentiation exams.





	
    



                    
                

            

        

    





    

        

        
        
        

            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    

	

        
    

	
    




	


Continuation of Studies — Horizontal and Vertical Mobility


 


During their studies in the Accounting programme, students have opportunities to participate in mobility programmes offered by higher education institutions in Croatia and abroad. These forms of mobility contribute to positive effects at the individual, institutional and broader societal levels. The benefits of mobility include increased employability in the international labour market, exposure to diverse cultures and languages, and the development of cultural, social and academic values.





	
    



                    
                

            

        

    





    

        

        
        
        

            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    

	

        
    

	
    




	


Comparability with Related Accredited Programmes in Croatia and the EU


 


In the Republic of Croatia and the European Union, there are other higher education institutions whose undergraduate programmes are similarly designed to provide students with economic knowledge relevant to the accounting profession. The curriculum of the Accounting study programme aligns thematically with programmes in Croatia and the EU, based on defined learning outcomes, programme objectives, competencies, and the career paths for which students are prepared upon completing their studies. This high level of alignment and comparability with European higher education institutions adheres to the guidelines of the European Commission and embodies the spirit of the Bologna Process, which promotes student and teacher mobility within the European Higher Education Area.




	
    



                    
                

            

        

    





    

        

        
        
        

            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    

	

        
    

	
    




	


Alignment with Labour Market Needs







The development and modernisation of the accounting profession require well-educated current and future employees. High standards of competency and expertise are demanded of employees in performing accounting tasks, with formal education considered foundational for achieving these standards. The Accounting study programme is designed to educate future and current accountants who will be responsible, continuously improve themselves, and adapt to frequent changes in legal regulations and similar challenges. By achieving the desired learning outcomes, students gain competencies for employment and entrepreneurship within private businesses and public sector entities. Through compulsory and elective subjects, students acquire essential knowledge for specialised areas within the accounting profession, as well as other diverse knowledge crucial for the functioning of various business processes within enterprises.



	
    



                    
                

            

        

    





    

        

        
        
        

            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    

	

        
    

	
    




	


Alignment with the Strategic Goals of the Faculty







The development strategy of the Faculty of Tourism and Rural Development in Požega for 2023-2030 outlines strategic objectives aligned with current developmental needs and priorities. These include (1) enhancing the education system's quality, (2) promoting scientific research and (3) advancing infrastructure. The Accounting study programme is designed to support these strategic goals through its established priorities. By emphasising critical thinking in the educational process, applying modern business methods, and developing communication skills within a global accounting context, the programme contributes to implementing a curriculum with high student standards, facilitating international experience exchange, and maintaining an organised quality assurance system.







The orientation of scientific and professional work of faculty members and students focuses on applying various methods and techniques in business processes, as well as understanding the impact of new technological advancements on specific business activities. International cooperation is also a priority, contributing to the development of tourism and other sectors, supported by stakeholder mobility and information exchange in Croatian and foreign languages. The Faculty's strategic priorities include infrastructure development, particularly secure and sustainable digital infrastructure, which enhances and advances the educational process. This strengthens the Faculty's connection as a scientific institution with economic entities in terms of knowledge transfer. The Accounting study programme content emphasises the applicability of modern information, mathematical, and statistical methods, understanding the impact of technological advancements, the ability to make business decisions, and the development of communication skills in both native and foreign languages, all of which contribute to and are connected with infrastructure development.