Accounting and Business BA (Hons)

Accounting and finance are at the heart of all business operations. From micro businesses and ‘start ups’ to multinational service and supply companies, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is the key driver of growth and profit, the ultimate measures of business success. <br/><br/>A degree in Accounting and Business will enable you to develop the skills necessary to influence and inform business operations and strategy. Enabling you to drive policy and deliver jobs, prosperity and wealth, this degree programme will open the door to a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities in the UK and abroad.<br/><br/>Well give you a grounding in the two key branches of accounting – management and financial accounting – teaching you how to prepare and analyse business accounts and critically interpret and inform financial decision making. <br/><br/>Well show you how businesses design and control their operations, exploring how economic factors affect business decisions. In addition to finance and accounting, youll study models for management and leadership, and gain an understanding of how corporate governance works.<br/><br/>Youll learn about audit and financial reporting, with an emphasis on Fintech and developing the digital skills youll need for a successful career in accounting and finance. <br/><br/>This programme makes extensive use of real-life case studies, for example, to bring current issues with audit quality and misreporting scandals to life. You will apply what you learn as you study, meaning that on graduation you can be confident in your ability to work and thrive in any business or professional sector.<br/><br/>**Professional work placements** <br/>​We are one of only a few UK universities to build professional work placements into every degree. Students on the course have completed placements at KPMG, Lloyds Banking Group, Citigroup, UK Tax Associates and in the accounting centres of retail giants, including The Arcadia Group and Morrisons PLC.<br/><br/>**Graduate opportunities** <br/>This degree is ideal preparation for a career in finance and business consultancy, including accountancy, audit, taxation, corporate financial services and banking. Many of our students aspire to self-employment and this programme covers all aspects of business development, launch and growth.

Choosing the right course through Clearing is very important. That's why Leeds Trinity offer support during the application process and beyond, so that you can feel confident to make the most of your time at university. The university’s two campuses are based in Leeds, which is a vibrant city with one of the largest student populations in the UK. Its strong job market, lively cultural scene, and diverse community makes it an ideal city for students. <br/><br/>At Leeds Trinity's Horsforth Main Campus and Leeds City Centre Campus, there are plenty of activities and facilities to keep you busy. Whether you’re looking to fit in some extra study time at the library, grab lunch with friends, or let off some steam at the gym - they've got you covered. They also offer real-world experience through professional work placements, study abroad opportunities, mentoring schemes, and industry contacts. It’s no wonder Leeds Trinity are top in Yorkshire and the Humber for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)!