BSc Hons. Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) programme at Bangor University is a specialised course offering a well-rounded education in the areas of finance and accounting along with logic and numerical skills, which are highly sought after by employers. This course has a modular structure in which you can tailor your studies to the areas that interest you most, and is taught by experienced professionals and active researchers in the field.Course Content: The course curriculum includes a depth and breadth of topics designed to equip students with applied and theoretical accounting and finance knowledge. Core studies will be based on financial reporting, management accounting, finance, taxation, business law, and economics. The university also provides opportunities for developing communication and presentation skills, IT skills, numerical and statistical analyses along with problem-solving skills.Key Modules: Some key modules you can expect during the course duration include Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Law and to Business Law, and Introduction to Management Accounting. In later years, more advanced modules like Capital Markets, Auditing, Taxation, and Business Strategy are explored.Accreditations: The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) programme is accredited by a number of UK professional accountancy bodies including ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, AIA, and CPA Australia. You can gain several exemptions from their professional exams due to the accreditation, accelerating your way to becoming a qualified accountant.Future Careers: On completion of the program, students can expect employment in public or private sector accounting, a career in finance, insurance, banking, and a host of other roles in the business field. Further study options like a master's degree or professional accounting qualifications are also pursued by many graduates.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.