MA (Hons) Accountancy

Heriot-Watt University offers an Undergraduate course in Accountancy (MA). This course provides students with the expertise, skills and professional outlook required by the modern accounting and finance profession. You will have the opportunity to apply for a year-long paid work placement in a business organisation.Course Content: This course includes topics such as Accountancy and Business, Accounting Practices and Processes, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting for Decision Making, Auditing, Corporate Governance and Accountability, and Taxation.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Foundations of Business, Foundations of Finance, Financial Reporting and Responsibility, Audit and Assurance, Management Accounting for Planning and Control, Research Methods, and Organisational Behaviour.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS).Future Careers: Potential career paths after completing this course include professional roles in areas such as financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, and financial management. Graduates may also opt for further study and research in accounting and related fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here]( https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/accountancy-ma).