Accounting

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked: 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for Accounting & Finance (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) Studying our BA Accounting, you'll learn about many of the key areas in accounting that impact society. These include financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and sustainability accounting. This course allows you to study accounting in combination with a range of business subjects. In the majority of combinations, accounting is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland . You may be offered possible exemptions to other professional bodies, for example, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants . An in-depth understanding of economics and law will complement your accounting studies and prove valuable to employers. You’ll learn about the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of financial information. You’ll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information. You’ll also explore how accounting can be developed to meet the needs of society and provide information to investors. Modern business is too complex to be covered by a single subject. Modern managers need to have a broad outlook. You'll follow a broad-based Year 1 curriculum which will introduce you to foundation accountancy and finance concepts, plus economics and a choice of other introductory business disciplines.