Our practical-based Accountancy programme has been designed to ensure youll have the knowledge and skills most employers value. Whilst studying our accountancy degree, youll develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as build accounting expertise in several areas including:

• Recording and summarising business transactions
• Preparing and analysing financial statements
• Analysing and making decisions on business operations
• Conducting financial analysis
• Producing and reporting projections
• Conducting audit
• Analysing governance issues
• Gaining awareness of the importance of business ethics

In addition to these key accounting skills, youll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Throughout this programme, youll also develop skills such as:

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• Presentation delivery

Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in accountancy, from introduction to accounting and finance, the economy, discovering business, and principles of accounting. Youll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, youll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in accountancy, business and beyond.

Employability

Were delighted that Edinburgh Business School has the highest percentage of graduates in the UK who are appointed to a CEO or MD role (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2023). Were also first in Scotland for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023). Typical careers for Accountancy graduates include chartered accountants, finance professionals, and business, research and administrative professionals.