Accountancy and finance
Global demand for accountancy and financial management skills means that those who qualify in the profession can compete for roles across a broad range of businesses and sectors, from small enterprises, public-sector organisations and charities to large multi-national corporations.
The field of accountancy and financial management can be broken down into two broad categories, and typical course types include MBA, MSc, Master in Management (MIM), CIMA, ACCA:
Financial accounting
Preparation of data and reports for use by those external to a company, such as tax authorities;
Financial accounting
Management accounting - aimed at internal users of financial information to help them record, plan and control the activities of a business and to assist in the decision-making process.
Further postgraduate course advice and reading
- Why study financial management at postgraduate level?
- Finance and accounting postgraduate employment options
- Find out more about the ACCA qualification and the Diploma in Financial Management (DipFM)
- Read the digital edition of TARGETjobs City & Finance 2012
Professional finance and accountancy bodies and associations
Accountancy and finance - associations and professional bodies
Featured postgraduate courses in accountancy and finance
Featured postgraduate courses in accountancy and finance
Top employers in accountancy and finance
Top employers in accountancy and finance
