Accountants play a key role in the formulation and implementation of business decisions, both strategic and tactical, through their uniquely analytical approach to the assessment of the financial implications of business plans. Accounting for Management focuses on the crucial role which financial information plays in decisions made by management teams, and in the monitoring and planning of a business organisation's objectives. Subject guide & modules In your first year you will study a wide range of business subjects, gaining the broad insight into management required by all accounting professionals. From the second year you will explore financial and management accounting in depth, participate in events organised in conjunction with accountancy firms, visit businesses and undertake an interactive business game module.

As well as the extensive range of professional exemptions, ABS's outstanding reputation for producing well prepared graduates and the experience gained on the placement year contribute to an excellent employment record. Our recent graduates were successful in finding graduate accounting and financial management roles with companies including Rolls-Royce, npower, Grant Thornton, Logica CMG, KPMG, Allied Irish Bank, PricewaterhouserCoopers, Unilever, Cadbury's, HSBC, Tesco, Deloitte, NHS, United Biscuits, Ernst & Young, IBM, RBS, bank of New York and BAE Systems.