BA (Hons) Accounting & Financial Studies

The Accounting and Financial Studies BA at the University of Central Lancashire is a robust academic program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to work within the accounting and finance industries. This course includes a crucial foundation in accounting along with providing a deep understanding of the broader context of business and management.Course Content: The programme content incorporates key areas including crucial financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and financial management. It also includes essential aspects of information systems and economics. In the final year, students have the ability to choose optional modules to cater to their individual career aspirations or to study areas of personal interest.Key Modules: The course consists of core modules such as Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Management and Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Foundation of Business and Management among others. The optional modules in the final year include Audit and Assurance, Taxation Management, International Financial Reporting and more.Accreditations: The course is accredited by professional accounting bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).Future Careers: A degree in Accounting and Financial Studies paves the way to careers in accountancy firms, investment banks, high street banks, insurance companies, management consultancies, public sector and even in non-financial roles in the industry. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.