Course summary

Our MSc in Accounting is designed to provide an essential introduction to accountancy as a career choice for graduates with no prior learning in the discipline. The programme covers key areas of accounting, and it will stimulate your interest in the broader aspects of finance and business across the globe. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting and it will also sharpen your critical thinking skills, such as decision-making and problem-solving. Topics covered in the programme include, financial statements and their preparation and analysis, the practical limitations of financial reporting, contemporary and evolving practice in financial and non-financial accounting and reporting, management information for decision-making, and the practice and concepts of auditing. You will be taught at Durham University Business School, one of the longest established business schools in the UK, offering state-of-the-art facilities and, as an accounting student, you will be part of an academic department with an international reputation for research and teaching excellence.  Professional Exemptions: ACCA and CIMA The programme also carries professional exemptions from both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA ACCA Exemptions: F1 Accountant in Business; F2 Management Accounting; F3 Financial Accounting; F4 Corporate and Business Law. CIMA Exemptions: BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics; BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting; BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting; BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law; P1 Management Accounting; F1 Financial Reporting and Taxation; E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World; OCS Operational Case Study; E2 Managing Performance; P2 Advanced Management Accounting; F2 Advanced Financial Reporting. International Opportunities: We are proud of our international connections and offer several opportunities to experience life in destinations across the globe: Dissertation Abroad: You will be offered the opportunity to apply to undertake your dissertation (research project) at one of our prestigious European partner institutions during the summer months (June to September). This exciting programme provides an opportunity to gain experience of living abroad and to build your network, as well as developing an understanding of how campus life works in another destination. Participation in the programme will develop your personal skills, in addition to improving employability by demonstrating adaptability, resilience, communication skills and a global mindset. Summer School: If your ambitions lie beyond the UK, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Summer School at one of our global network of university and business partners. These partially self-funded competitive activities, normally take place after exams in either June, July or August, for up to three weeks. They cover a wide range of topics and aim to complement the knowledge you gain during your time in Durham, whilst contextualising it in an international business setting. Please note, in order to be considered for a place on one of our Summer Schools, all students must apply as places are limited. Practitioner Insights - Guest Speaker Programme: As part of the programme, you will be encouraged to attend presentations by leading academics and professionals who are specialists in your particular area of interest. Past speakers have included representatives of major global multinationals, global professional bodies and leading scholars, combining critical and progressive thinking with practical insights. *Core modules: *

• Auditing and Accountability

• Modern Accounting Research

• Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Financial Planning and Control

• Research Methods in Accounting

• Corporate Governance

• Dissertation