Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance at King’s College London covers foundations of general management as well as accounting and finance in the first year while offering more specialist content throughout the rest of the degree. The accounting and finance focus becomes more pronounced in the second and third years of the course, where a number of more advanced modules in financial reporting, management accounting, asset management, auditing and taxation will be offered.

There are two things that are unique about studying accounting and finance at King’s: one is the strong grounding in a broad, social science-based approach to learning; the other is a keen emphasis on the way in which financial careers are being reshaped by technological innovation. This dual focus on social science and technological innovation translates into a concern to cultivate accounting and finance graduates that are socially rounded and technologically adept.

Additionally, with strong links to the business world surrounding our campus in the heart of London, our students have excellent networking opportunities and a wealth of finance, business and economic societies to engage with and enhance their studies.

This programme is accredited by ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ICAS (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), and CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), giving students a head start in their professional careers.

Graduates are eligible to apply for exemptions from four ACCA exams: Business and Technology (BT), Management Accounting (MA), Financial Accounting (FA), and Corporate and Business Law (LW). They are also eligible for exemptions from four ICAS Knowledge courses: Reporting & Performance (RP1), Business Management & Finance (BMF), Business Law (BLW), and Assurance (ASR), as well as four ICAEW subjects: Assurance, Business Technology and Finance, Management Information, and Principles of Taxation. Additionally, students benefit from exemptions for Self-tailored Learning Pathways with CIMA.

Key benefits

• Offers a broad and balanced approach to finance and accounting, providing strong foundations and the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest.

• Our BSc enables students to apply for exemptions from professional accountancy examinations with Association of Charted Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). King's College London are also part of the 'Partners in Learning' programme with the ICAEW.

• Ranked joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Outcomes (Business & Management Studies, The Complete University Guide 2024).

• Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on a wide range of contemporary management issues.

• With students from over 50 countries, we offer an international environment and a diverse range of perspectives contribute to the learning experience.

• With London's square mile right on our doorstep, students will have access to a central hub of finance and commerce. Taught in a central London location to provide you with close links and excellent opportunities to engage with the city’s business sectors.

• Our graduates are highly employable, entering careers that include banking, consultancy, accountancy, marketing, advertising and management.

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/accounting-finance-bsc