Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, offered by Bayes Business School at City, University of London, ranks among the UK's top six business schools and third in London. This rigorous programme equips students with essential knowledge in accounting, finance, economics, and business, preparing them for careers in these fields. Delivered in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), it offers up to eight exemptions from the ACA qualification and similar benefits from other bodies. Over three or four years, students study core modules in financial accounting, corporate finance, taxation, and more, with options for work placements or study abroad to enhance global perspectives and practical skills.The curriculum includes foundational modules in the first year, advancing to complex topics like financial econometrics and audit in subsequent years, culminating in a final-year project. Assessment methods encompass coursework, examinations, presentations, and group projects, with varying balances across years. Accredited by professional bodies such as ICAEW, CIMA, and ACCA, the degree provides extensive credits for in-depth specialisms and opportunities for professional development through networking and micro-placements.

Year one In the first year, students develop the fundamental knowledge required for a successful career in many areas of business, including accounting, finance and financial markets, economics and law. This year also focuses on consolidating quantitative skills in business and finance applications. Core modules:

• Introductory financial accounting

• Introduction to finance

• Financial institutions

• Introduction to business law

• Introductory management accounting

• Introduction to statistics

• Microeconomics

• Macroeconomics

• Professional skills.

Year two In the second year, students acquire a deeper understanding of accounting, financial markets, risk management, valuation and capital markets. They develop the ability to prepare financial statements according to international accounting standards, analyse financial information for performance measurement and valuation purposes and apply financial tools to value assets trading in financial markets. They also gain exposure to more complex topics such as financial econometrics, assurance, taxation, risk analysis and modelling. Core modules:

• Intermediate financial accounting 1

• Financial markets

• Financial econometrics

• Assurance

• Intermediate financial accounting 2

• Corporate law

• Management accounting

• Principles of taxation.

Year three The final year allows students to tackle more advanced topics in both accounting and finance, including audit and assurance, taxation, financial management and corporate finance. As part of the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance course, students are required to undertake a final-year project on a topic relevant to their studies. Core modules:

• Final-year project (both terms)

• Corporate finance

• Corporate restructuring

• Strategy for business

• Advanced financial accounting: theory and practice

• Audit and assurance

• Taxation.

Modules are subject to change.