Accountancy with foundation year

Coventry University

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 onwards will be from Coventry University main campus.Foundation yearThis year aims to provide the fundamental knowledge and skillset in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics.DegreeAccountants with the skills to monitor the flow of money for a business while being able to spot and protect against potential challenges, are highly sought after. Global uncertainty and the challenges of the economic climate, mean that skills in this field could be more important than ever before.**Why you should study this course*** Prepare for professional qualifications - Our degree is closely aligned to the syllabi of professional accountancy bodies* including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).* Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor: gain hands-on experience of market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect, Bureau van Dijk Fame, along with opportunities for professional certifications for Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and in ESG at no additional cost.* Develop your skills on our Trading Floor: which is currently one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals. * Put your skills to the test: Prepare and analyse financial statements, as well as studying the impact of finance on real businesses through case studies of a diverse range of organisations.* Benefit from real-world exposure: Prepare for a future career in accountancy with a work placement. Past students have undertaken placements at PwC, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS.* Access our sigma Maths and Stats Support Centre* : Access maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions with experienced staff.* Benefit from real-world exposure Prepare for a future career in accountancy by applying for a work placement. Past students have undertaken placements at PwC, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS.* Join like-minded communities: enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Investment Society, the Economics Society and the Coventry Business Club Society.*See website for details

School of Economics, Finance and Accounting