This course will give you an international perspective of the theory and practice of accounting. It focuses particularly on the global harmonisation of accounting standards and the impact of leading standard-setting authorities. You will be exploring one of the biggest ever changes to accounting – the move to International Financial Reporting Standards – and have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of a leading researcher in the field. This programme is ideal for accountancy graduates who want to gain expertise in contemporary international issues. It’s also a first class preparation for those seeking to go on to further research or PhD study. The course’s international orientation has enabled graduates to secure posts worldwide. International Accounting is a rapidly expanding field and its importance has grown in tandem with our globalising world. In addition to technical skills, employers expect recruits to understand the context of accounting information within wider social, political, economic, natural and cultural environments. Our students have gone on to work in different roles and locations including, the Big 4 firms in China and Germany; the health sector in the US; investment firms in the UK and Dubai or family-run businesses worldwide, while some have set up their own businesses. A few have gone on to further study (e.g. PhD) in the UK and elsewhere.