The world of business and finance is ever changing and companies need to stay competitive to survive. Accounting and finance are no longer just about taxation and the management of financial capital. This Accounting and Finance award will help students will discover finance and accounting that underpin modern business enterprises. It will give students a deeper understanding of the crucial role of finance in organisational decision making and the pursuit of competitive advantage.
Whether your dream is to become a chartered accountant or a financial officer within a larger organisation, you’ll learn the essentials for your future career.
The course will give you an excellent grounding in core accounting, including taxation, financial accounting, auditing and corporate governance. But it also covers so much more, with a strong focus on employability skills. You’ll be delving into contemporary issues, from the challenges of regulating fintech to the growth in cryptocurrency. Using real-life examples, you will also understand the crucial role accounting and finance plays in organisational decision-making, and you’ll build your research skills by completing an in-depth term paper on a topic of your choice.
The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance can be completed as a three-year or a two-year (accelerated) full-time degree awarded by Staffordshire University, UK.