Accounting and Finance

University Centre South Essex

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree is a three-year, full-time programme. It aims to provide a rigorous academic curriculum, which offers students the opportunity to study the fundamental disciplines of accounting and finance and appreciate their context in the business, economic and social environments.The programme will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the key accounting disciplines of Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Audit. It will provide a conceptual foundation for professional careers in management or business, developing commercial awareness, critical and analytical thinking and the problem-solving skills required in a rapidly changing business environment. The course will enable students, to enhance their employability opportunities and/or gain admission to a Master’s programme or study for a professional qualification. The core modules offer exemption from the ACCA for papers F1 to F9 and accreditation for this will be sought on completion of the validation. The course programme also allows for potential exemptions from CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA.