Course summary

As the world of accounting and finance becomes more complex, this specialist degree is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance/financial management within business and society. This degree will equip you with not just technical skills to be able to practice accountancy or work in a finance-related field but also with academic knowledge and skills covering a wider breadth of topics that instil critical thinking, reasoning, research and creativity skills. The skills and knowledge gained studying this programme can be applied to a wide range of business activities, preparing you for a variety of exciting careers within accounting, finance and in business more broadly. Key features of the course

• Comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial accounting, management accounting and financial management.

• Covers specialist topics such as auditing and governance, law, taxation and financial reporting.

• Develops your ability to apply and evaluate accounting and financial information

• Offers exemptions from some Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) CGMA professional examinations.