Arden University
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (ACCA)

Online

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

3 up to

6 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Jan 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (ACCA) combines a robust academic foundation in finance with professional accountancy qualifications. The curriculum prepares students for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The program typically lasts three years and offers an opportunity to gain exemptions from ACCA exams, setting a strong career path for aspiring accountants.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as financial analysts, auditors, and tax consultants. The program equips students with skills in financial management and reporting, providing a competitive edge in fields such as corporate finance, investment banking, and public accounting.

Course Overview

This programme covers the major tools and theories of accounting and finance, giving you the skills to apply them to real-world situations. Arden University’s online BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (ACCA) will develop your understanding of the world of finance, and broaden your accounting skills to prepare you for your next professional steps. This programme’s ACCA accreditation gives a maximum exemption to ACCA membership (papers F1 to F9).

Arden’s flexible study mode allows you to develop your financial skills around your existing commitments. This programme will equip you with the financial knowledge needed to take your next step in the business world, and help take you closer to your career goals.

ACCA & CIMA Accredited

At Arden, our BSc Accounting and Finance is awarded the maximum nine ACCA exemptions. This means that students who go on to study ACCA after graduation will start their studies at the appropriate level, studying only five ACCA papers out of the standard 14 that make up the ACCA qualification.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is one of the most globally reputable organisations in professional accountancy. The institute works to provide continued professional development services, fund academic research, develop thought leadership, and monitor professional standards in the accountancy sector. Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance has exemptions from CIMA at operational and certificate levels.

This valuable dual accreditation sets you apart in the job market, and comes at no additional cost to your degree.

What Our Students Say:

"The best part of this program has been the fact that I feel I gain useful, practical knowledge while I progress through the courses. The more I study, the more I want to study. This feeling is really motivating, especially when comparing it to my studies in other academic institutions."

Micael De Abreu Caldas,
Arden University
Belgium