Accounting & Finance
A comprehensive guide to studying Accounting & Finance at university.
- - "More free time than most of my friends" - Ugo, 1st year BSc Accounting & Finance Student, LSE
- - “I have 15 hours of contact (including lectures) which are all really useful. My teacher goes the extra mile to make them interactive, making them funny and enjoyable” - Chadra, 2nd year BSc Accounting & Finance Student, Warwick
- - “I love the statistics workshop! It’s a bit challenging, but there are lots of resources to use and tonnes of help from my lecturer” - Jin, 2nd year BSc Accounting & Finance Student, Lancaster
- - "Too many different modules! I feel like I only started studying Accounting & Finance in 3rd year because we learned so many different subjects like economics and statistics in 1st and 2nd year" - Evelyn, 3rd year BSc Accounting & Finance Student, LSE
- - "It would be better if some lecturers were more fluent in English as this makes it easier to understand certain concepts" - Antigoni, 2nd year BSc Accounting & Finance, Bath
- - "The social life isn't great. Most of my classmates are obsessed with getting summer internships" - Dede, 3rd year BSc Accounting & Finance Student, LSE
Studying Accounting & Finance at a UK university is an intense but rewarding experience 🎓💼.
Expect to dive deep into core subjects like financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, and financial markets 📊. The workload is rigorous, with a strong emphasis on numerical and analytical skills - think balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow forecasts 📈.
While it may seem overwhelming at first, you'll quickly see the real-world applications. Understanding financial statements and investment strategies can directly impact business decisions and personal financial health 💰.
Lectures are complemented by practical workshops, where you'll use industry-standard software and case studies to apply your knowledge. This hands-on approach is vital, as it prepares you for professional exams and careers in accounting, banking, and consultancy.
Group projects and presentations are common, honing your teamwork and communication skills 🗣️. Plus, you’ll often engage with guest speakers from top firms, providing valuable industry insights 🌟.
Note: Expect a mix of maths, theory, and practical application. It's demanding but sets you up for a dynamic and lucrative career.
Most Accounting & Finance graduates end up in relatively well-paid accountancy, banking and finance office jobs where you'll use spreadsheets and maths to help make important financial decisions! Like where to invest, what new projects to take on and where costs can be cut.
Some become external auditors - where they investigate the finances of other companies to search for suspicious (illegal) behaviour 👀 or opportunities to make more money 🤑
Top employment destinations include: BDO, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte and PwC.
The technical Accounting & Finance skills you learn during your degree - like reading financial documents and dealing with complex accounting formula - will directly help you in the workplace. You'll be a step ahead of your colleagues 😎