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YOUR GUIDE TO

ACCOUNTING

DESIGNED BY INDUSTRYPearson Business School offers education powered by industry experience. Immersed in the FTSE 100 Company Pearson PLC, we offer courses in Business Management, Law, Accounting and Digital Marketing. Everything we do is in collaboration with industry, it’s this real-world approach to teaching that means you’ll graduate with the skills required to get ahead!

WHY CHOOSE US?

Real-world education

Designed with industry

Study in the heart of London

WE DON’T THINK LEARNING BEGINS AND ENDS IN THE CLASSROOM, OR IN THE PAGES OF A TEXTBOOK. THAT’S WHY YOU’LL LEARN IMMERSED IN THE REAL WORLD OF BUSINESS.

DR ROXANNE STOCKWELLPrincipal, Pearson College London

EDUCATION, POWERED BY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

We work closely with our industry partners – from global industry giants in the private sector to high-quality SMEs and world-leading public sector organisations, so you get up-to-the-minute, inspirational knowledge and experience.

Our industry partners include:

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More than a degree

Study an Accounting degree with a difference - this degree is strongly aligned to professional body qualifications, covering and providing exemptions for the first nine papers of the ACCA qualification, along with the opportunity to obtain exemptions from elements of both the CIMA and ICAEW ACA qualifications. Our degree has a strong focus on the application of technical skills learnt to real commercial contexts.

You’ll be guaranteed the opportunity to apply for an internship (subject to eligibility criteria), and will regularly complete ‘simulated placements’ that are designed to mimic real-life projects.

The Integrated Masters option will enable you to become fully exam qualified with ACCA and gain a Masters qualification at the same time.

DEGREE PROGRAMMEBSc (Hons) Professional Accounting in BusinessMSci Professional Accounting in Business

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Typical offer is 120 UCAS points (BBB at A Levels) and an interview. Students who do not meet, or who are not predicted to meet, the entry requirements will be asked to attend a Professional Workshop.

LOCATION:London Campus, 190 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH

TUITION FEES:£9,250 per year for a 2021 entry* (please refer to the website for the most up to date information)

INSTITUTION CODE:P34

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FIND OUT MORE:For full details of learning and teaching hours, assessments, fees and funding and module details, go to:

pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/accounting

UCAS CODEN400N401

Why choose this course?

Be taught by Chartered Accountants that have worked for sector leading companies such as Deloitte and PwC.

Our degree is designed to give you the core professional skills needed for a contemporary career in accountancy. Going far beyond the technical skills required, we ensure you’ve got what it takes to compete in the competitive graduate job market.

If you choose the Integrated Masters programme you can apply for a student loan to cover the cost of your whole programme.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will be guaranteed the opportunity to apply for an internship, this helps to boost your CV, explore your career options, build your professional network and put what you’ve learned into practice.

It is closely aligned to professional body qualifications with a strong focus on students being able to apply the technical skills that they learn in a real commercial context. It is ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW accredited.

Accredited by:

NO OTHER UNIVERSITY COULD OFFER ME THE SAME LEVEL OF EXPOSURE TO INDUSTRY, THERE ARE FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS, PLACEMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT.

BEN THOMASOperation Manager at Lloyd's of London,Pearson Business School Alumnus

*Please note tuition fees for subsequent years of your program

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Your first year (Level 4)

All of our Pearson Business School students study a core module in their first year to provide a holistic introduction to business.

Core business module – Principles of Business

Our unique 60 credit module ‘Principles of Business’ consists of four interlinked parts which are designed to give you a holistic introduction to business

Part 1 of the module focuses on the overall purpose of business and the set up and infancy of organisations.

Part 2 gives a technical introduction to the pillars of business: finance, law, management, marketing and innovation.

Part 3 consists of simulated placements where students are given the opportunity to apply the theories learnt in part 2.

Part 4 brings together each of the pillars of business in the context of strategy, governance, ethics, and leadership before concluding with the end of an organisation’s lifecycle.

Accounting Modules

The other 60 credits of your first year are made up of four 15 credit modules which are designed to give you a practical grounding in accounting:

Principles of Management and Reporting and Decision Making 15 CreditsPrinciples of Corporate Reporting 15 CreditsIntroduction to Business Economics 15 CreditsBusiness Mathematics 15 Credits

THIS DEGREE HAS A STRONG FOCUS ON STUDENTS BEING ABLE TO APPLY THE TECHNICAL SKILLS THAT THEY LEARN IN A REAL COMMERCIAL CONTEXT.

WILL HOLTDean, Pearson Business School


Your second year (Level 5)

To give you the best experience, we aim to have more industry engagement than any other Higher Education institution with the opportunity to take part in industry projects and in your second year you’ll really start to focus on building connections and gaining experience. Facilitated by our talent development team, you’ll be guaranteed the opportunity to apply for an internship (subject to eligibility criteria).

Core modules

In your second year, the modules are focused on giving you the skill set to become an accountant. You will study technical accounting modules plus business modules to develop your professional skill set.

Fundamentals of Corporate Law 30 CreditsCorporate Reporting 2 30 CreditsTaxation for Professional Accountants 15 CreditsManaging Organisational Performance 15 CreditsFinancial Assurance and Risk Management 15 CreditsBusiness Ethics 15 Credits

You will also take part in simulated placements throughout the programme. This will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learnt by solving real world problems.

Your third year (Level 6)

In your final year you will further develop your technical skills and then bring everything you have learnt together to solve real business problems. You will undertake two consultancy projects, such as redundancy or restructure, to apply your knowledge to real life scenarios.

Core modules

You will study four core modules and undertake a final project which will give you a prized workplace skill–the ability to research independently and present your findings.

Technical Consultancy Project 30 CreditsAdvanced Financial Management 15 CreditsStrategic Consultancy 30 CreditsSustainability and Purposeful Business 15 CreditsFinal Project 30 Credits

How will your work be assessed?

Throughout your degree we use a range of methods, designed to reflect the kind of activities you may be asked to do in the workplace, either individually or as part of a team. For example; report writing, data analysis, preparing strategies and presentations.

You’ll also submit different types of coursework, give presentations and sit written exams as part of the assessment for your modules.


Integrated Masters (level 7)

If you choose to study the Integrated Masters programme you will complete a fourth year, as well as further developing the higher professional, technical and communication skills required to succeed in the ACCA Strategic Business Leader module.

MSci Core Modules:

Strategic Consultancy 2 30 CreditsAdvanced Corporate Reporting 30 Credits

MSci Electives - you can select 60 credits from the following modules:

Strategic Financial Management 30 CreditsStrategic Performance Management 30 CreditsStrategic Tax Planning and Advice - UK 30 CreditsLeading Assurance Engagements 30 Credits

The process to becoming a Professional Accountant

Our MSci Integrated Masters offers an affordable alternative compared to the traditional route of going to university and then applying to study a masters. We have combined these stages into a comprehensive four-year programme.

Stage 1 Complete the professional exams for the professional body.Stage 2 Record 36 months of work experience in a relevant role and demonstrate specific competencies.Stage 3 Demonstrate your commitment to ethical behaviour by completing the requirements of the professional body.

Meet your tutors

Laura Marshall Accounting Programme Leader Laura trained as a Chartered Accountant, completing the ACA qualification while working for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in their London Top Tier Division. During this time, she provided auditing services to a variety of FTSE 100 multinational corporations operating within the retail, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Jen South Accounting Subject LeaderJen trained as a Chartered Accountant, gaining her ACA qualification working for Brebners, a medium sized audit firm based in Soho. She has experience of accountancy and audit services to a wide range of media, restaurant and construction businesses. She has a degree in Mathematics from St Anne’s College, Oxford.

Shahzad Ali Pearson Business School TutorShahzad is a widely respected authority on taxation and advanced taxation. He’s previously held several other Senior Lecturer positions at financial schools and has an in-depth knowledge covering business, accounting and taxation.

Clare Calderan Pearson Business School TutorClare is qualified as an ACA and an FCA, she has worked at some of the top banks including HSBC. For years Clare has trained students for their ICAEW exams, she then progressed to training delegates in many businesses including investment banks, consultancies and corporates through traditional face to face training and also immersive simulation style events.


Guaranteed internships

We are proud of our Guaranteed Internship Scheme which offers every student that meets certain eligibility criteria the opportunity to apply for an internship with one of our industry partners, from start-ups to large corporates. We believe that completing an internship is a really important part of getting yourself to stand out from other graduates when applying for jobs in your final year.

OUR STUDENTS HAVE INTERNED AT A RANGE OF COMPANIES, FROM INDUSTRY GIANTS TO SMES – WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU FIND AN INTERNSHIP.

NATHALIE PEACHDirector of Work Integrated Learning

Internship Case Study - Pearson Education

“My internship was as a Data Analyst at Pearson Education, a FSTE 100 company. My daily responsibilities were primarily collecting data from online and offline sources and generating reports on data management tools such as Excel and Salesforce.

What I liked most about this internship experience is the diverse and supportive team I was surrounded by. We engaged not only in the workplace, but we also organised outdoor team activities such as barbecues and golf matches. Working as a Data Analyst has provided the perfect foundation for pursuing my dream career in finance.”

Francesca ZanettiData Analyst at Pearson Education Business Management with Finance Student

To find out more about internships visit: pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/internships

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Where will this course get me?

Employees with key accountancy skills in business are an invaluable asset in any company. After graduating, you will have the opportunity to jump straight into an exciting financial role, such as a Financial Analyst, Auditor or Accounting Assistant.

Our Accounting degree gets you on the route towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. With our MSci Integrated Masters degree you will be fully ACCA exam qualified. You will need to complete and evidence 3 years of professional work experience to the ACCA to demonstrate that they have sufficient professional practical skills in order to become an ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant. The ACCA is the largest and fastest growing qualification in the world, with over 500,000 members and students in 170 countries.

Our partnership with ICAEW means if you study the BSc or MSc, you'll be exempt from 7 of the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) exams (providing you achieve a pass rate of 50% and an overall degree of 2:1). Furthermore, our CIMA partnership means that after completing the BSc Professional Accounting in Business you will be able to advance through an accelerated route of the CIMA qualification pathway, with exemptions in 10 exams, leaving just 6 to complete. Completing the MSci Integrated Masters degree will mean that you only have 5 CIMA exams left!

Success stories

Patrick JackGoldman Sachs, Associate at Goldman Sachs Pearson Business School Alumnus

Whilst studying at Pearson Business School, Patrick gained experience at Goldman Sachs through two internships at the leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm;

“My internships were crucial, to help me gain experience, ahead of graduating”. Patrick’s eagerness to learn and gain new skills helped him throughout his internships and it further encouraged him to pursue a full-time role after graduation.”

If you had to sum up your time at Pearson College London in one word, what would it be and why?

“Influential - it gave me the opportunity to pursue my interests and understand my strengths and weaknesses, whilst giving me direction on how to work on them.”

For more success stories visit: pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/alumni

Sam BurleyWincanton,Finance Analyst at WincantonPearson Business School Alumnus

“The Talent Development team at Pearson College London helped me build my experiences into a narrative so that when I was in front of a panel at an interview I had a real story to tell and ultimately that is what has enabled me to take that leap into the business world.”

If you had to sum up your time at Pearson College London in one word, what would it be and why?

“Rewarding - Pearson College London for me was a perfect fit and I was greatly rewarded for taking the bold decision to study there, I fully bought into the concept of intensely blending industry engagement into the degree.”


Pearson Business SchoolLondon Campus190 High HolbornLondonWC1V 7BH

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