This course provides specialist tuition in the principles and values of accounting, specifically designed to prepare you for your Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification exams. You’ll build the accountancy skills and knowledge necessary for professional practice in a wide range of businesses and sectors, boosting your employability. With five hours in the classroom per module, you’ll be taught by highly regarded lecturers with experience in the profession. You will also be able to take advantage of the University’s wide range of facilities and services, including our extensive library. Please note you must ensure you have contacted ACCA and completed the necessary registration forms before beginning this course.

The ACCA qualification is a wide-ranging professional qualification from the global body for professional accountants, and the largest accountancy body in the UK. ACCA has approximately 147,000 members worldwide, and 424,000 students in 170 countries. As a member of the association you can use the letters ACCA or FCCA after your name (depending on your grade of membership), and will be able to work in all areas of the profession, from public practice or industry to central or local government. An ACCA member is qualified to hold the position of company secretary for a public limited company. Further study If you’re interested in taking your studies further the University offers a range of master’s degrees, including an MBA.