BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course at Edinburgh Napier University is a full-time undergraduate degree that equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in financial practice. The course exposes students to live projects, case studies, and interactive learning to gain a practical understanding of accounting and finance theories.Course Content: The course is split into levels that cover specific topics. In the first year, students learn about Introduction to Accounting, and the Business Enterprise. The second year expands knowledge into Management Accounting for Decision Making, and Financial Management. The third year focuses on Corporate Reporting & Analysis, and Taxation Principles & Practice (UK). In the final year, students delve into Corporate Governance, and Audit & Assurance.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that form part of this course are Management Control Systems, Audit and Assurance, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Taxation – Personal and Corporate, Financial Strategy, Performance Management, and Financial Reporting.Accreditations: The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course is professionally accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and other professional examining bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This sets students up for exemptions from some professional exams.Future Careers: Successful completion of this degree prepares students for a broad range of roles such as Financial Analyst, Auditing and Compliance Officer, Financial Controller, and Accountant. These roles are available across the public and private sectors, as well as within charities and non-profit organizations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.