This degree is the flexibility that comes from gaining a wide breadth of knowledge across both disciplines of accounting and finance, with the opportunity to choose from a large range of optional modules on topics like corporate governance and ethics, auditing or pensions. As well as simulation and practical exercises, such as preparing accounts or assessing financial investment options, you will apply theory to real-life scenarios that you might encounter on a day-to-day basis as a professional. In the past, students have analysed the detail of corporate accounts from supermarket giants’ Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons; they’ve also looked at the competencies and skills of Easyjet in comparison to its competitors to try to ascertain what has contributed to its financial success. On successful completion, you should be able to: Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of: the fundamental functions of and contexts in which accounting and finance operates; the impact of statutory and regulatory legislation and their impact. Evaluate contemporary theories and empirical evidence concerning the operation of accounting and finance in the wider contexts of capital markets, business and society. Communicate accounting and finance concepts, models and techniques in a clear and precise style through written and oral work. Analyse and draw reasoned conclusions concerning structured and unstructured problems from sets of data drawn from a range of sources. Analyse and discuss contemporary accounting and finance issues using appropriate accounting and finance principles and conventions. Synthesise and critically evaluate relevant qualitative and quantitative data in the areas of accounting and finance from a range of sources. Record and summarise transactions and other economic events in accounting systems for presentation and decision-making purposes. Prepare and analyse financial statements through the use of recognised accounting conventions, statistical methods and computer-based techniques. Analyse and produce financial solutions to complex business decisions.