Accounting and Finance (Hons) De Montfort University

Overview

Kick-start your professional accounting career on this Accounting and Finance (Hons) course at De Montfort University , which develops industry-ready graduates, with exemptions from professional body exams to speed up the process of becoming a qualified accountant. 

Gain core knowledge and skills with various modules covering topics such as Corporate Finance, where you will explore the main principles of corporate financial decision-making and their impact on real-world financial decisions.

As you progress, Management and Strategy will come into play, introducing the theory and practical aspects of managing organisations and the people who work for them. Other modules include Audit and Forensic Accounting, Strategic Decision Management and Contemporary issues in Accounting.

Key features

• You could gain up to the maximum of nine exemptions from ACCA exams if you choose the appropriate modules and be exempt from up to the first eight exams with CIMA - a great start towards gaining your professional qualification and developing a wealth of industry knowledge to kick-start your career.
• Benefit from our close links with employers and professional accounting bodies and enhance your career prospects with visiting sessions by industry speakers, work placements and networking events.
• Gain access to the Trading Room, including self-study certifications and online training materials
• Tailor your degree and develop specialist knowledge from one of our optional modules in your final year: Audit and Forensic Accounting or Contemporary Issues in Accounting. 
• Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Accreditation

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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

• The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

• The Association of International Accountants (AIA)

• The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)