BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

The overall aim of the BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance with Foundation Year is to enable students to acquire knowledge, understanding and a range of practical skills relating to key and inter-connected accounting disciplines applicable to a range of commercial and non-commercial sectors, local, national and global, and in a variety of geographical and cultural settings. Simultaneously students will develop a range of transferrable skills that will assist them as they pursue their careers or further relevant study.

Arden’s accounting and finance with foundation degree is designed to provide you with the skills needed to achieve your career goals, even if it’s been a while since you last studied. Set yourself up with a successful professional career with this internationally recognized degree, delivered online.

ACCA & CIMA Accredited

At Arden, our BSc Accounting and Finance is awarded the maximum nine ACCA exemptions. This means that students who go on to study ACCA after graduation will start their studies at the appropriate level, studying only five ACCA papers out of the standard 14 that make up the ACCA qualification.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is one of the most globally reputable organisations in professional accountancy. The institute works to provide continued professional development services, fund academic research, develop thought leadership, and monitor professional standards in the accountancy sector. Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance has exemptions from CIMA at operational and certificate levels.

This valuable dual accreditation sets you apart in the job market, and comes at no additional cost to your degree.

Arden is the university that comes to you

This degree is delivered online, with no fixed lecture times, and with 24/7 access to all study materials online, so that you can keep your unique lifestyle and commitments alongside your study. With 24/7 access to student support and 1-to-1 communications with your UK tutors, your degree is completely tailored to your needs.

Modules

Foundation Year

• Using Numeracy, IT and Data
• Research Skills and Using Information
• Values, Ethics and Working Collaboratively
• Developing Academic Skills
• Structure of Business
• Technology in Organisations

Year 2

• Financial Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Developing Personal and Management Skills
• Business Maths
• Understanding the Business Environment (Accounting and Finance)
• Management Information Systems

Year 3

• Business Law
• British Taxation
• Accounting and Audit Framework
• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Decision Making

Year 4

• Audit
• Financial Management
• Ethics
• Professional, Statutory and Current Accounting Issues
• Research Methods and Dissertation

What can I do after Arden University?

• Accountant
• Finance Analyst
• Financial Manager
• Actuarial Analyst
• Investment Banking
• Broker
• Tax Advisor