Accountants play a crucial role in business. Their ability to measure financial information and make projections affects economic decision-making at all levels. Financial accountants report on the performance of an organisation. Management accountants provide financial information to help with planning and strategy. Accountancy is one of the fastest-growing areas of business activity. Studying accounting at the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible programme. You will combine your study of accounting with business, finance, economics or law and can study a broad range of courses. Our staff have an excellent reputation for research and our teaching draws on the most recent research findings. Our programmes provide an excellent foundation for a professional accountancy qualification or can prepare you for a range of careers in finance and other sectors.

Accountancy graduates can train to become a qualified accountant through a traineeship with an accountancy or commercial firm. Alternatively you could choose a career in finance or banking. Some of our graduates decide to follow a different direction and pursue employment in management positions in the public and private sectors.