Accounting and Finance

Those who work in accountancy and finance aren't just bookkeepers, they are important problem solvers who create solutions to help a business run smoothly and efficiently.

The Accounting and Finance course at Kent is designed to kick-start your career if you see yourself working in the fields of finance and accountancy. It equips you with core accounting and finance theories and knowledge of the latest techniques which you can apply to real data in our Bloomberg Finance Lab.

With a staggering five accreditations from accountancy bodies, you'll be eligible for as many exemptions as possible to support you in becoming a chartered accountant or to work in many other fields of finance.

You'll learn about accounting and finance, its role in business and society, and explore core elements of the subject such as Financial Accounting, Business Law, Economics and Strategic Management. You can also choose to focus on specialist areas such as taxation, auditing, international investment, and banking.

To be considered for entry to Year 1 of a Kent undergraduate degree programme, Jordanian students typically need to have completed one of the following:

• A foundation course, either at a UK based college, or a college in Jordan. All applicants with a foundation qualification will be considered on an individual basis – please contact the International Recruitment team at [email protected] to check if your qualification is acceptable
• One year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised university with an average grade of Very good/76%/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Associate Degree/Al-Shamel Intermediate Diploma from a recognised Community College with a final grade of at least Good/75%

Successful KBS Graduates: Graduate destinations

Our Accounting and Finance graduates move into a range of careers within the world of business. Many go on to become chartered, certified or management accountants working at top accounting firms, including the 'Big 4', as well as other local, national and international firms.

The degree can also prepare you for a career in financial services (such as banking, insurance and investment) or in general management.

Recent graduates have taken up positions with a wide range of companies, including:

• ABN AMRO
• Accenture
• Burgess Hodgson
• Baker Tilly
• Deutsche Bank
• Ernst & Young
• Fidelity Investment
• HSBC
• KPMG
• PwC
• Royal Bank of Scotland.

Many of our students also stay local and find job opportunities regionally in small and medium firms or even set-up their own businesses as well-equipped entrepreneurs.

Embedded employability: Developing career-enhancing skills

The Backpack to Briefcase scheme provides bespoke career and skills development events and activities for all Kent Business School students. Available from the first year through to graduation, Backpack to Briefcase is designed to prepare you for a successful career after university.

To help you appeal to employers you will graduate with a solid grounding in core business management concepts, theories and skills in a global context but also key transferrable skills such as critical reflection, cultural awareness, creativity and innovation, effective time-management and productive teamwork as well as enhanced confidence, intellectual curiosity and resilience. As a KBS graduate you will be able to demonstrate to your employer how you have developed The Grad Goals.

You can also gain skills by signing up for one of our Kent Extra activities, such as adding much-sought-after analytical skills or computing skills to your degree via Kent's Q-Step Centre.

Ongoing support: Help finding a job

Kent Business School has an excellent international reputation and good links with businesses locally and globally. Our qualified careers practitioners provide support to all business undergraduate students for up to three years after graduation.

In addition, Careers and Employability Service at the University, can also provide advice on how to apply for jobs, write a good CV or perform well in interviews.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the UK's professional accountancy bodies. If you'd like to become a chartered accountant, our accreditations allow you to gain several exemptions from your professional accounting exams. (The number of exemptions depends on which modules you choose.)

Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme typically provides exemption from the following papers:

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

• F1 Accountant in Business
• F2 Management Accounting
• F3 Financial Accounting
• F4 Corporate and Business Law
• F5 Performance Management
• F6 Taxation
• F7 Financial Reporting
• F8 Auditing 
• F9 Financial Management

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• BA1  Fundamentals of Business Economics
• BA2  Fundamentals of Management Accounting 
• BA3  Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 
• BA4  Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law 
• P1  Management Accounting 
• F1  Financial Reporting & Taxation 
• F2 Advanced Financial Reporting 
• P2 Advanced Management Accounting

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

• Accounting
• Assurance
• Business & Finance
• Law
• Management Information
• principles of Taxation
• Financial Management
• Business Strategy

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA)

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting 
• Company Financial Reporting 
• Audit & Assurance 
• Financial Management 
• Strategy & Policy Development 
• Taxation 
• Governance & Law 

Certified Practising Accountant Australia (CPA Australia)

• Foundations of Accounting
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Audit and Assurance
• Fundamentals of Business Law
• Economics & Markets
• Business Finance
• Management Accounting