Accounting and Finance (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

This degree will equip you with a deep understanding of accounting and finance and their importance for organisations and businesses.

As part of this  Accounting and Finance (Hons) course from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Develop the key skills and abilities to make an effective contribution to the financial management of organisations now and in the future

• Construct and analyse financial statements and financial information using a range of techniques and electronic tools

• Learn to describe and comment on accounting and finance research using data and methodologies

• Tailor your studies by choosing modules to suit your interests and future career direction

• Undertake a business simulation project to apply your knowledge and skills

• Specialise in accountancy or gain a wider perspective on business

• Have access to guest lectures so you can learn from university's business links and industry professionals

Career opportunities:

This Accounting and Finance (Hons) course from Leeds Beckett University puts you on the fast track to qualifying as a professional accountant. After graduating, you will have substantial exemptions from the examinations required to become a member of the major professional accountancy bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. 

As well as accountancy, you could enter a wide variety of stimulating and financially rewarding occupations, including accounting, stockbroking, roles in the financial services and business management.

• Trainee Chartered Accountant

• Accountant 

• Finance Assistant

• Finance Clerk

You’ll have the technical knowledge and professional confidence to move into a job role that suits your individual career aspirations. Graduates have joined companies including KPMG, EY (Ernst & Young), Grant Thornton UK LLP, Aviva, Jet2, Evri, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and BDO Accountancy and Business Advice. 

Accreditation

Accredited by:

• ACCA

• CIMA

• ICAEW