Why study Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth?

The Accounting and Finance degree will prepare you for a career in professional accountancy or financial services, by focusing primarily on financial accounting and management accounting, with taxation, business law and business ethics dovetailed throughout the programme.

Our research-active staff will help you develop a broad understanding of the operational context, and the impact of financial measurement and disclosure on cash-flow, internal policy, and financial systems. This will enhance your understanding of how financial data may be used to inform and influence managers, investors and decision makers; and how the presentation of financial information can impact the longevity (and profitability/sustainability) of a company or public sector organisation.

Opportunities for Accounting and Finance students at Aberystwyth include:

studying a degree accredited by the world’s leading accountancy bodies

being taught and mentored by professionally qualified and practising

accountants with a wealth of industry and academic experience

introduction to legal issues relevant to the business environment

professional exemptions from the main UK professional accounting bodies exams, which include:

ACCA

CIMA

ICAEW

CIPFA

CII

ICAS.

You will be taught and mentored by qualified and recognised accountants who have a wealth of industry and academic experience.