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Accounting & Finance combines technical competence with strategic financial insight. You will prepare financial statements, analyse costs, and evaluate investment decisions. Campus seminars use real company filings; Excel and accounting software workshops build employability skills. Ethics and governance modules address professional responsibilities expected by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW bodies.
Exam exemptions may be available for ACCA papers F1–F4 subject to performance thresholds.
Faculty spotlight
The programme lead teaches Corporate Finance; Dr. Rachel Innes specialises in audit and governance.
Study online
Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Financial Accounting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC102 | Management Accounting Principles Management Accounting Principles — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC103 | Business Law for Accountants Business Law for Accountants — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC104 | Economics for Finance Economics for Finance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC105 | Quantitative Methods & Financial Mathematics Quantitative Methods & Financial Mathematics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC106 | Business Information Systems & Excel Business Information Systems & Excel — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC201 | Financial Reporting & IFRS Standards Financial Reporting & IFRS Standards — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC202 | Audit, Assurance & Internal Control Audit, Assurance & Internal Control — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC301 | Advanced Financial Management Advanced Financial Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC302 | Corporate Governance, Risk & Professional Ethics Corporate Governance, Risk & Professional Ethics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 20 |
| ACC203 | Corporate Finance & Valuation Corporate Finance & Valuation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC204 | Taxation Principles & Practice Taxation Principles & Practice — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC205 | Performance Management & Cost Analysis Performance Management & Cost Analysis — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC206 | Financial Modelling & Business Analytics Financial Modelling & Business Analytics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| 20 |
| ACC303 | Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC304 | International Financial Markets & Derivatives International Financial Markets & Derivatives — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ACC305 | Honours Accounting & Finance Dissertation Honours Accounting & Finance Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 40 |