Accounting

About this programme

You can count on our multi-accredited and practically focused Accounting degree. Our BA (Hons) Accounting degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Whether you have your sights set on a career at one of the ‘big four’ leading accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG or PwC), or as an accountant or finance professional within public, not-for-profit or private organisations, our accounting degree will kick-start your journey to Chartered Accountant status with substantial exemptions available from ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW examinations. We’ll provide you with a comprehensive introduction to all areas of accounting to prepare you for further study at the final stages of professional accounting qualifications. You’ll learn from our financial expert lecturers who are not only academic thinkers and active researchers, but professionals sharing their own industry experience. Plus, the option of paid summer work placements or spending a year in industry can give you a competitive edge and enhance your learning in practice. Cardiff Met’s partnership with Xeinadin Accountants and Business Advisors gives you the opportunity to apply for a paid 12-week summer internship that could lead to a permanent graduate training contract. Xeinadin also sponsors two student awards for best performance in the final year Audit and Tax m