Developed with strong links to the accounting profession and industry, when you graduate from this professionally accredited degree youll be perfectly placed to embark on a career in the accounting world.<br>Financial Accounting teaches the techniques of double entry accounting and its application in recording transactions, adjusting financial records and preparing non-complex financial statements.<br><br>Skills for the Professional Accountants develops the skills that employers are looking for in future employees. You will be given opportunities to acquire, develop and apply these skills using real-world accounting scenarios.<br><br>Fundamentals of Management Accounting teaches you to understand, apply and critically appraise the fundamental knowledge and techniques that underpin the area of management accounting, from planning and control to costing and decision making.<br><br>Ethics in Accounting will introduce you to the social and ethical contexts in which accountants operate, using real-world examples. You will learn about the professional codes of ethics for accountants, learn to identify when an issue arises and develop the skills to propose alternative solutions.<br><br>Economics for Finance introduces the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics explores areas including the role of consumers and businesses in the marketplace, markets in action, market structure, strategic rivalry and growth strategies. Macroeconomics includes exchange rates and the balance of payments, globalisation, fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and economic growth.<br>Year 3 is spent on placement. During the year you will be assigned an academic tutor who will visit you, liaise with your employer and provide the support to ensure you gain the most from your experience.<br><br>The placement year, which requires a minimum of 40 weeks of work experience, is an opportunity to put learning from the first two years into practice in the workplace. You will also gain valuable experience and a tailored skill set to take forward to your final year. The skills and professional network gained during the placement year will give you a head start with graduate employers.