1. BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Plymouth University Kevin Finnegan Programme Leader

2. Year 1 Semester 1 The Accounting Professional
Fundamentals of Accounting
Economics for Business
Semester 2
Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
Business Law
Understanding Financial Markets

3. Year 2 Semester 1 Financial Accounting and Reporting
Quantitative Financial Modelling
Elective Choice
Semester 2
Corporate Finance
Management Accounting
List of electives
Module Title
Financial Institutions and Markets
Taxation
Introduction to Operations Management
Business Ethics
An Introduction to International Business
Corporate Governance
Shaping the Future: creating sustainable organisations
Marketing Fundamentals
English for Academic Purposes
Modern Languages

4. Optional Placement Year Optional Placement Year
Final Year
Note
Students wishing to take a placement year must study an additional module in Year 2, which is designed to prepare them for their placement.

5. Final Year Semester 1 Advanced Corporate Finance
Advanced Management Accounting
Elective Choice
Semester 2
Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
List of electives
Module Title
Auditing
Risk Management in International Banking, Insurance and Finance
Investment Management
Advanced Taxation
Corporate Strategy
Current Issues in Management
Module Title
Credit Management
Enterprise Creation
Enterprise Portfolio
International Trade and International Finance
Business Research
Work-based Learning
Modern Languages

6. Optional Placement Year
Overview
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2 Yr 1
The Accounting Professional
(4 weeks)
Fundamentals of Accounting
(9 weeks)
Economics for Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
(13 weeks)
Understanding Financial Markets
Business Law 2
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Quantitative Financial Modelling
Elective
Corporate Finance
Management Accounting 3
Optional Placement Year 4
Advanced Corporate Finance
Advanced Management Accounting
Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting

7. ACCA Exemptions Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Performance Management
Advanced
Taxation
Advanced Audit and Assurance
Options Modules – Pick two from four
Strategic Business
Leader
Strategic Business
Reporting
Strategic Professional Essentials Modules
Ethics and Professional Skills module
Corporate and Business Law
Performance Management
Taxation
Financial Reporting
Audit and Assurance
Financial Management
Applied Skills Modules
Accountant in Business
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting
Applied Knowledge Modules

8. ICAEW Exemptions

9. CIMA Exemptions
Plus
Exemption from all certificate level papers

10. PALS Peer Assisted Learning Scheme
Stage 2 students work with stage 1 students to help with the transition to University
Students feel confident to ask questions that they may not ask their lecturers
Some feedback from students – what they like:
Being able to speak to other students, who had experience of dealing with the problems I was facing from my lack of experience of university life
Safe environment to ask questions
Seeing examples of work from previous years so I had a better idea of the layout and format of assignments
Listening to the views and experiences of both the leaders and other students

11. Accounting and Finance Graduates’ Skills
Some of the key skills developed include:
Able to critically evaluate evidence and draw reasoned conclusions
The ability to work independently and self-manage learning
Able to manipulate financial data and apply statistical concepts
Can communicate and present information effectively and analytically
Confident to work in groups and be an effective member of a team

12. Key Points
All students are enrolled as student members of the ICAEW at the start of the degree
Optional placement year
dedicated placement support
enhance your CV
Excellent Careers team. Dedicated support for Accounting and Finance students.
Robust personal tutor system and PALS scheme. Helps to ease the transition to University life.

13. Selection of First Destinations BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Trainee Accountants at KPMG, EY and PWC as well as smaller firms (e.g. Francis Clark, Bishop Fleming, Saffery Champness)
Finance Graduate at Babcock International Group
Corporate Credit Analyst at Mediterranean Bank, Malta
Banking advisor at Halifax plc
Finance Graduate at Red Bull
Internal Auditor at Derriford Hospital
Accounts Executive at Fisher Investments UK
Trainee Accountant at Tesco plc
Assistant Management Accountant at RMG Networks London
Data management and pricing at WH Smith plc

14. Further Information
Admissions Fees and Funding Student Loans Co. Students’ Union My