Accountancy and Finance University of Glasgow

Overview

The Accounting profession course in the  Accountancy and Finance programme of the  University of Glasgow  will provide a flavour of the profession you hope to work in after graduation. You will be introduced to the theory and practice of financial accounting, management accounting and finance. You will learn about the processes of accounting and the structure and development of accounting statements, budgeting and management control within organisations, as well as the nature of the financial markets. You will also study economics and management.

key facts

You will concentrate on the regulatory framework of accounting practice, standard setting, the use of cost information and the provision of information for decision making and the operation of the financial markets. You will also study business law, taxation and statistics.You will study advanced financial accounting and audit. You will also complete a dissertation, an extended piece of personal research on a topic of your own choice guided by a member of academic staff.Career ProspectsThe BAcc provides many career opportunities besides the accounting profession itself. The study of accountancy and finance is a firm foundation on which to base careers in business management and the financial services sector. The analytical and communication skills that are essential to accounting and finance are also recognised as important attributes for careers in many other areas.

Our recent graduates have been employed by:

• PwC

• KPMG

• Grant Thornton

• Wylie & Bisset

• Azets

• Deloitte

• Royal Bank of Scotland

• Credit Suisse

• EY

• Morgan Stanley

Accreditation

Triple-crown accreditation signals the Adam Smith Business School meets the highest global standards in education and research. This recognition validates the quality of education provided and enhances graduates’ employability, placing us in the top league of international business schools.