Accounting

The Accounting course at Edinburgh Napier University provide a strong foundation for your accounting career. It covers the core accounting topics of financial reporting, performance management, and financial management, as well as topics such as the accounting profession, accounting in the public sector, and corporate governance.

Quick Facts:

• It will be attractive to individuals with good financial knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, business understanding, and problem-solving. Graduates will be in a strong position to continue their careers in professional practice, private firms, or in the public sector. The program also provides a foundation for students wishing to pursue further academic study in accounting.

• Although this program is not designed to maximise exemptions from professional exams, students who successfully complete the program can apply for exemptions from four ACCA papers (Business & Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Corporate and Business Law), and/or gain direct entry to the Management Case Study level of CIMA’s professional qualification.

Careers

By studying accounting at Edinburgh Napier University, you will have the knowledge, understanding, and skills to further develop your career. This could be through employment with a professional accounting firm, other commercial organisation, or the public sector. You will also be able to complete your professional accountancy training and become a fully qualified accountant.

Alternatively, you will be eligible to apply for progression to doctoral-level study in accounting, corporate governance, or financial management at the University or to seek entry to doctoral-level study at another higher education institution.

• Accounting as a Profession

• Corporate Governance

• Financial Management

• Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Strategic Performance Management

• Transnational Financial Crime