The Accounting and Finance and Economics course at Kent is designed to create options for students who are interested in the detail-oriented world of accountancy and finance, coupled with a broader understanding of how people and groups make decisions in the context of a broader economic climate. You will initially be introduced to the principles of financial accounting, financial data analysis and economics before delving more closely into areas of economics, such as microeconomics (how individual choices affect things like supply and demand) and macroeconomics (a broader look at large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity) and a more detailed study of financial reporting. You take a Year in Industry following your second year of study, enabling you to apply your expertise in a work setting while earning a salary. You will graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed in your graduate role, and develop valuable work experience for your CV. **Reasons to Study Accounting and Finance and Economics at Kent** - Our degree is accredited by CIMA and CIPFA, with maximum exam exemptions. - Gain access to our Bloomberg Lab to use industry standard trading floor simulation software. - We feature in the top 1% of business schools globally with triple accreditation status from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS - Gain employability support during your studies and for three years after you graduate. - Add a Year in Industry for real-world experience or take a 'Selfie Year' and launch your own business through ASPIRE.