MSc Accounting and Financial Management programme is designed as a conversion programme open for students from a range of educational backgrounds. The programme provides students with an understanding of the joint role of accounting and financial management in ensuring successful operations in a range of business settings. Students can develop their understanding of the key principles and practical skills required to prepare and analyse accounts and related financial information, and learn about financial management decision-making. Students are encouraged to under-take research linked to their major programme title. Accreditations The MSc Accounting and Financial Management programme at the University of Lincoln has been awarded the highest level of accreditation by the professional accountancy body AICPA/CIMA. This allows our students and graduates to benefit from an accelerated route to the CIMA Professional Qualification and the globally respected Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. As a result of this accreditation, students and graduates of the programme are required to complete only five CIMA exams, beginning at the Management Case Study level, to achieve full CIMA qualification.