BSc Accounting & Finance

The Accounting and Finance BSc at Cardiff University is a full-time, three-year course that equips students with a broad understanding of financial processes, economic theories and their practical applications. This degree encourages a critical understanding of the role of accounting and finance in business operation by exploring its significance in decision-making processes and management structure.Course Content: The course offers fundamental knowledge in business, economics, and statistical and mathematical theories in its first year. Progressing into their second and third years, students can continue broadening their understanding of accounting and finance. Year two consists of compulsory modules in corporate finance, financial reporting, management accounting and financial markets, among others. In the final year, students have the opportunity to specialize in areas like banking, capital markets, personal finance and investment.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in the course include Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Markets and Institutions, Principles of Banking and Finance, Ethics and Corporate Governance, and various optional modules related to personal finance, investment and risk management.Accreditations: This course is recognized by professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), thus providing exemptions from some professional exams.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue a vast range of careers in finance and accountancy roles within public or private sectors. Additionally, a number of our graduates also venture into banking, auditing, insurance, taxation, financial consultancy, and trading.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.