1. Studying Accounting at Alliance MBS
Natalya Shiryaeva
Programme Director – BSc Accounting

2. 5 reasons to choose BSc Accounting at Manchester
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5 reasons to choose BSc Accounting at Manchester
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3. BSc (Hons) Accounting An introduction
A specialised accounting degree programme which offers an accelerated route to qualification as a chartered accountant
Innovative teaching that will involve you in the practicalities of a career in accountancy, whilst being firmly grounded in theory
The opportunity to apply for a work placement gives you the chance to link theory with practice during your studies

4. Why study Accounting at Alliance MBS?
Excellence teaching standards acknowledged by a number of highly reputable companies:
PwC offer prizes in accounting to first & second year students
Companies undertake guest lectures for students e.g. KPMG, Rolls Royce, Kellogg’s, BUPA
The Accounting and Finance Group comprises of over 55 staff including 20 professors
Excellent computing and library facilities
A specialist Precinct Library for Business School students
The University of Manchester Library is one of the largest and best resourced in the UK
Class Profile
Duration
3 or 4 years
Number of students 46
Range of nationalities 12
Male/Female
50%/50%
UCAS codes
N400/N401

5. Special Features of the Accounting course
3 or 4 year degree programme including an optional paid 12-month work placement in the third year
Specialise in accounting from your first year of study
In association with the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) – one of the leading accounting institutions
Opportunity to gain significant exemptions from professional accounting exams – ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Professionally-oriented programme
Opportunity to study course units in related subject areas such as law, economics, finance and management.

6. Undergraduate Partnership Programme (UPP)
Our accounting students benefit from events organised in partnership with the ICAEW such as employer speed-dating
Meet representatives from high-calibre employers who support the UPP scheme such as Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton and Mazars
Find out more about work placements and summer internships linked to the UPP scheme as well as graduate-level positions.

7. Course Aims & Objectives I
Understand the role and work of the professional accountant
Analyse and evaluate corporate performance using financial and other information
Gain knowledge and understanding of the conceptual and applied aspects of accounting
Critically apply knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting & finance
Place accounting in its broader economic, organisational, social and political contexts
Understand the fundamental principles of audit and assurance.

8. Course Aims & Objectives II
Construct a reasoned argument supported by evidence and presented in a written report and oral presentation, evaluating different approaches
Develop core skills: computer literacy, numeracy, problem- solving, written and oral communication, teamwork, project management, and report writing
Acquire practices of independent thinking and learning, developing critical thinking, enquiry and logical expression
Find, use and interpret key primary and secondary sources to investigate companies and industries.

9. What will studying Accounting at University be like?
How will studying at Higher Education be different from studying at A-level?
What support can you offer me? From peer mentors to academic advisors and SOFAB
What will a typical study week look like?

10. Course structure – First year
Current core course units
Auditing and Professional Accounting Practice [20 credits]
Financial Decision Making [10 credits]
Financial Reporting [10 credits]
Introductory Management Accounting [10 credits]
Law in a Management Context [10 credits]
Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance [20 credits]
Microeconomics 1 [10 credits]
Macroeconomics 1 [10 credits]
Plus [20 credits] of optional course units from across the Business School’s portfolio of first year course units

11. Course structure – Second year
Current core course units
Business Law 1: Law, Business Liabilities and the Consumer [10 credits]
Business Strategy [10 credits]
Financial Reporting and Accountability [20 credits]
Financial Statement Analysis [10 credits]
Foundations of Finance [20 credits]
Intermediate Management Accounting [20 credits]
Principles of Taxation [10 credits]
Professional Accounting Practice [10 credits]
Plus [10 credits] of optional course units, such as Mergers and Acquisitions (includes University College course units, such as Global Citizenship and Sustainability)

12. Work placement (optional)
Gain practical work experience, an insight into a specific sector and clarify career goals
Put theory into practice and enhance employability
Create a network of valuable industry contacts
Opportunity to complete an international placement
Earn a salary – placement salaries range from £10-39k (average £16.5k)
Can leads to a firm graduate job offer
98% of placement students within the last 3 years achieved a 2.1 or first class honours
The application process is supported by our placement officer and award-winning careers service
Previous BSc Accounting students have completed placements at: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Genting Casinos, Grant Thornton, KPMG, MHA MacIntyre Hudson, PwC and RSM in Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin and London
Pick up a leaflet and speak to colleagues from our careers service during the refreshments session

13. Course structure – Final year
Current core course units
Accountability and Auditing [10 credits]
Business Law 2 [10 credits]
Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting and Regulation [20 credits]
Corporate Financial Communication and Valuation [30 credits]
Plus [50 credits] of optional course units from accounting, finance, management or economics
Examples of final-year optional course units include:
Financial Engineering International HRM
Applied Investment Management Decision Analysis
Corporate Governance in Context IT in Business Strategy

14. Let’s take a closer look
A range of core course units designed specifically for BSc Accounting students
Lectures held only for BSc Accounting students
Supported by smaller group teaching with academic advisors and faculty members of the accounting and finance division
Opportunity to build strong networks and friendships within your course
Opportunity to really get to know your tutors.

15. Graduate Profile Andrew Simner
I chose this course because it was different to anything on offer elsewhere. I joined the audit department at KPMG in Canary Wharf for my work placement year and was given the same responsibilities as a first-year graduate recruit. The course is set up to fast-track students through the professional accountancy exams through a close relationship with the ICAEW. Andrew graduated in 2013 and is now working at KPMG in London as an Assistant Manager

16. Graduate Profile Hin Wong
I spent a fantastic year on placement as an Assurance Associate at PwC, where I was able to apply what I learned during the first two years at Alliance MBS. The School played a crucial part in me getting this position, organising sessions with external speakers which prepared me for the application process and interviews. Students were also able to practise these skills through mock interviews with current employees from the Big 4.
Hin graduated in 2017 and is now working at PwC as an Assurance Associate

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18. Where are they now? Bhavna
… joined Deloitte London after graduation and after being promoted to Assistant Manager has now moved to the Hummingbird Bakery to be their Financial Controller
Sharaz
… qualified as an ACA Chartered Accountant at Deloitte London and then moved to N Brown Group to be their Group Internal Auditor.
Sharaz recently started a new role at STA Travel as a Financial Reporting Manager – you will be able to ask him about his experiences at the panel session later this afternoon

19. Accreditation with professional bodies
The main professional accounting bodies – ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and ICAS – offer our students substantial exemptions from their professional qualifications
Gain significant exemptions (8 papers) towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, 6 ACCA papers and 9 CIMA papers
For detailed information about exemptions visit

20. Career Opportunities
Life after Alliance MBS
You will gain access to an accelerated route to chartered accountancy but you are not restricted to this career path
BSc Accounting is an ideal platform to join a firm of accountants in practice, industry or public sector organisations – or careers in the financial/business sectors
Previous graduates are employed as auditors, tax trainees, trainee chartered accountants, assurance associates and procurement interns at organisations such as BDO, Coop Group, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, HMRC, Mazars, Peugeot, PwC and GVS – with others training to become teachers (PGCE Secondary)
100% in work or further study within six months (Unistats 2017)

21. Supporting Your Professional Development
Auditing and Professional Accounting Practice module
Introduction to business, the role of accounting, and professional practice
Assurance and auditing practice
Professional skills development

22. Supporting Your Professional Development
Introduction to business, the role of accounting, and professional practice
Develop a commercial awareness of businesses and the roles they play in modern society
Develop an understanding of organisational design and structure and the roles of accounting within different types of organisations
Group project on a current business issue
Team working and research skills developed to support group work and work placements. These sessions are run with graduate employers.

23. Supporting Your Professional Development
Assurance and auditing practice
The need for and the nature of audit and assurance
The importance of ethics to the accounting and auditing profession
Examine the audit process and discuss the links between audit practice and audit theory
Application of knowledge and understanding to audit simulation with auditors from the Big 4 professional firms
Opportunity to gain exemption from ICAEW assurance paper with successful performance in the year-end exam.

24. Supporting Your Professional Development
Professional skills development
Development of transferable skills such as presentation skills, team working, report writing, project management and recruitment and application skills
Understanding of the relevance of such skills to professional practice and to the interview process
Sessions run with graduate employers and the careers service.

25. Supporting Your Professional Development
Teaching and learning methods
Formal lectures
Group project work outside of lecture slots
Group work and case studies within lectures
Small group seminars led by academic advisor
Online learning activities
Guest speakers from practice and industry
Individual study.

26. Supporting Your Professional Development
Auditing and Professional Accounting Practice course unit in the first year leads onto more advanced skills training in the second year
Provides further support in professional skills development, in particular support for applying for work placements
Develops skills and understanding of interview and application process for work placement and graduate positions
Placement manager provides support through the recruitment process.

27. Is it for you? Vibrant city Dynamic University Reputable School
Professionally-oriented course in association with the ICAEW
Work placement gives you the chance to gain relevant work experience
Peer mentoring scheme to help you through your first year

28. Is it for you?
Academic advisor to support you throughout your academic life
Our careers service was voted the best in the UK by students and recruiters for six consecutive years
Accounting Society and SOFAB society (Students of Finance, Accounting & Business) organise a wide range of events and socials to support your career aspirations and allow you to meet people from your own course through guest speakers and networking events

29. Key Contacts /manchestermbs @mbsnews go.mbs.ac.uk/ virtualopenday
Programme Director – Natalya Shiryaeva / Tel:
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