Accountancy University of Dundee

Overview

As the accounting and financial reporting world becomes more global, this BAcc in Accountancy programme from University of Dundee prepares students for a career as an international accountant or for a wide variety of other careers in different countries that benefit from a business education. It also develops a critical awareness of the concepts underpinning accounting and finance practices, as well as the role played by accounting and finance in society.

You will learn about the international reporting practices adopted by companies listed on the UK stock exchange as well as quoted companies from further afield.

This course encourages you to recognise how financial information makes a contribution to society, and to consider where it might cause or exacerbate societal problems.

The University of Dundee has close links with the accountancy profession, on a local, national and international level and across organisations of all sizes. You’ll benefit from the insights and experiences of accounting and finance practitioners , many of whom are graduates of this degree.

Careers and opportunities

A strong knowledge of accountancy, coupled with a high degree of business acumen and exceptional interpersonal skills, will make you an in-demand graduate.

The degree offers accreditation from professional accounting bodies in the UK, Ireland and globally. If you would like to be a chartered accountant these accreditation will give you the best possible start. 

Graduates are working at all levels in chartered accountancy firms around the globe. Graduates are working in banking, investment management, insurance, and an extensive range of finance related roles across all sectors.

Accreditation

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) 

• Association of International Accountants (AIA)

• Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) 

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)  

• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)