Dr Bala Balachandran, Course Director for the BSc Accounting and Finance programme at Cass shares a conversation about the course, Cass and - What is Accounting and Finance, and why is it such a key degree?
Accounting is concerned with the ways in which organisations communicate information about their performance to the outside world while Finance deals with how the business is funded
It is a key degree as it is a relevant degree to the accountancy profession and offers exemptions from the professional accountancy examinations. For instance the BSc A& F offers EIGHT credits for prior learning.
- What makes the degree at Cass so special and unique from others?
Manchester, Warwick and Cardiff are part of the Undergraduate Partnership programme with the ICAEW. Cass is not. This means we can be different. We are different from the other three in that in the third year we prepare students for the external examinations of the ICAE. Also the great advantage is that Cass is in the heart of London, and the City – the world’s financial centre, so all the najor accountancy, financial and business firms are here, and Cass has excellent links with them.
- Which areas of accounting and finance do the course cover, and what are we expected to study as students?
The course covers a broad range of accounting and business subjects which will equip you with the fundamental knowledge required for your future career. Year one will see you cover the basic principles of accounting and finance, as well as developing your quantitative skills. On to year two, you will be introduced to more complex topics such as financial accounting, and are allowed to choose a range of elective modules that deepen and further your knowledge and skills and can be reflective of your career aims.
The final year builds on all your knowledge gained whilst focusing on highly specialised areas including audit, assurance and corporate finance.
- Are there any unique key aspects of the degree?
Yes We prepare students for the external examinations for the ACA qualification.
- What do you look for in student’s qualities?
Motivation., Time management, group or team working skills , above all lots of hard work.
- Some students may feel that Accounting and Finance is quite a specialised degree, is this true?
Yes. It is specialised as opposed to a general degree, however that doesn’t limit you in terms of looking for a job after graduation, you have a deeper understanding of the area you want to focus your career in, however during your three years you cover a wide range of broader areas as well, so the choice is really yours want you want to go into. Many employers, don’t just look for specific academic training, what they want are skills, to be flexible, able to work to timescales, and sell yourself.
- What I can expect after graduation, what career opportunities are available to me?
The world is your oyster: you can work in banks, accounting practice such as auditing and taxation, charities and football clubs.
To find out more on BSc Accounting and Finance and our suite of undergraduate programmes, why not register for the next Open Day on Saturday October 22nd 2011.
You will have the opportunity to meet current students, lecturers, and gain valuable tips and advice of gaining a top job in the City.
Or by ordering a Cass Undergraduate Prospectus
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