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DiscoverUCAS Code:
N491
Level:
Undergraduate
Duration:
Full Time: 1 Year
Starting:
September
UK Fees 23/24:
£9,250
International Fees 23/24:
£15,500
Location:
Waterside
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
The accountant has become a key player in the provision of management information, to enable successful decision-making, planning and control. To achieve this, you will consider the practical techniques involved in accounting and finance, and then continue to develop your skills to critically analyse the theory behind these techniques.
The business world is a fast-paced, ever changing environment that global, as well as local, organisations consistently try to analyse in order to stay ahead of their competitors. Financial components are vital for businesses all over the world as they allow them to come up with strategies based on the financial data, both internally and externally within their sectors.
Updated 05/12/2022
Our International Accounting top-up focuses on the global business environment and provides you with the skills you need to work in an international organisation. We will develop your ability to analyse and evaluate real organisations and effectively communicate your views and opinions. Our International Accounting top-up is an excellent foundation for entry onto a Master’s programme.
This programme has been designed for holders of an HND or equivalent (Edexcel, ABE, NCC), a Foundation Degree in a related field, or a professional qualification up to level 5 such as AIA, IFA, ACCA or CIMA to upgrade to the full degree.
This module provides an appreciation of the key issues in international financial reporting and financial analysis, understanding the financial reporting challenges of multinational companies, comparing and contrasting accounting regulatory frameworks, the preparation and interpretation of consolidated financial statements, exploring and evaluating how different jurisdictions recognise, measure and disclose various items such as goodwill, and performing and deciphering financial analysis.
You will develop your understanding of the complexity of global tax systems and how multinationals plan and manage tax. The challenges of double taxation and the bi/multil-lateral agreements in place to reduce that are addressed in this module. Contemporary themes in international tax will include tax avoidance (passive and aggressive), tax evasion and the role of tax havens.
You will examine the practice and key issues of governance within organisations in the national and multinational context. The module combines theories, codes and regulations, corporate social responsibility and ethics in addressing how modern corporations could adopt effective governance to manage their role and place in society.
This module will introduce you to a strategic approach to critically analysing and evaluating financial information with a view to enhancing your knowledge and understanding of financial strategy.
The module explores the interrelationship between dividend, financing and investment decisions of an organisations. It introduces relevant theory and models, with appropriate references to real life organisations.
This module addresses and appraises the increasingly important aspect of financial management in a dynamic international business. It critically analyses the attractions and limitations of doing business in a global market, identifying the inherent additional risks that global market exposure produces.
You will carry out a piece of independent research and demonstrate an ability to present, analyse and evaluate financial and non-financial information in a critical manner. This project gives you the opportunity to research an industry and three companies within it. The skills that you develop when completing your project will help you if you choose to progress to a postgraduate programme.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.
If you hold a Higher National Diploma from Edexcel, ABE or NCC, (equivalent to 2 years of a UK Bachelor’s degree), or international equivalent , or a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in a related field, you will be considered for entry onto this course. Professional qualifications up to level 5 such as AIA, IFA, ACCA, or CIMA will also be considered.
If you have relevant work place experience, you can ask for that to be taken into account in your application. For more information please see the Policy for the Accreditation of Prior Learning.
International students with Higher Diplomas or degrees from their own country will be considered, provided that they are the equivalent of 2 or more years of UK undergraduate study.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2023. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
In previous years, International Accounting students have participated in optional study trips* to Bank of England, Cadbury/ Mondelez and Manchester United for essential first-hand experience of how global businesses function on a daily basis. We aim to provide at least one regional or national study trip annually. In some cases you will be required to contribute to the cost of entry; this would normally not exceed £25.
*Future study trips are dependent on Government and local travel guides related to Covid-19.
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There are excellent career opportunities available for graduates holding an International accounting degree, especially those that will be part-professionally qualified.
This programme will prepare you for work in any of the key accounting fields. A career in accounting offers you the flexibility to work in industry, commerce, the public sector or even private practice.
Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Our postgraduate qualifications will give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.
As a BSc International Accounting (Top-Up) student, you will have access to University of Northampton on-campus facilities, study areas, and services to help you with your studies.
Accounting and Finance BSc provides you with the skills and knowledge to take on any role within this field of work after graduation.
Our Financial Planning and Practice BSc is the ideal degree for you if you are seeking a career in the financial sector.