Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Hons) - BA

Accounting is the process of sending financial information about a business to users or entities such as shareholders, creditors (including banks or retailers), financial analysts, economists, and government agencies. Accounting can be divided into two main categories: Accounting and financial management. Accounting managers focus on reporting to people within the business and provide information to employees, managers, owners, managers and auditors. The ultimate goal is to provide managers with the basis for making major decisions related to management and operations. Finance teaches you about insurance, managing money, banking and financial operations and public institutions. 

This course at the University of Hertfordshire provides you with a solid understanding of key business functions and basic accounting and financial policies. You will learn about integrated reporting, auditing, corporate law and management accounting, as well as developing your business and business awareness. You will learn and research the key areas of accounting and business finance in greater depth, and select a broad range of professional modules. These cover topics such as financial planning, taxation, and Islamic banking and information systems. During the course, you will have the opportunity to study abroad or take a year's job. The course provides exemptions from the professional examinations of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Accounting and finance are a booming industry and skilled graduates are always in demand. It is a high-paying industry with excellent pay and opportunity to improve - toward a financial management or senior manager. All businesses require accounting and financial expertise, which means that there is a wide range of activities open to you. UK accounting qualifications are internationally respected, so you may have opportunities overseas. In addition to being an auditor, you can go into banking, general management, auditing, tax, financial management, accounting, finance, consulting, trading, selling or investing. New Hertfordshire graduates have financial and administrative roles at Citibank, Amazon, Price Waterhouse Coopers, John Lewis, TUI, Walt Disney Company and NHS.