**OVERVIEW** Our one-year top-up degree offers the chance to build on an accountancy-related HND, foundation degree or equivalent, and achieve an honours degree in just one year. You’ll develop skills in industry-standard accounting practices, giving you the understanding to assess business performance through corporate financial measures. Over the course of your studies, you’ll cover elements including key operational management, leadership and project management – all vital skills that employers value. The programme covers more than accountancy practices though. Employers in all industries need critical thinkers who focus on solutions. You’ll develop a range of sought-after skills. These include leadership, operational and project management skills. You’ll also learn how to assess business performance through corporate financial measures. This means you’ll graduate with greater knowledge of accountancy practices, as well as a variety of management skills. It’s a combination many employers are looking for. This course will also prepare you to continue onto your professional accountancy examinations with professional bodies such as the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA),Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). **FEATURES AND BENEFITS** - **Fast-track** – gain an honours degree in just one year. - **Triple crown** – study in a Business School that has prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. - **Location** – the Business School is in the heart of Manchester, one of Europe’s largest financial sectors. You’ll be surrounded by innovative start-ups and global organisations. - **Accountancy experts** – learn from qualified accountants who are active in the field. We’re the largest provider of accountancy training in the North West of England. - **Free access to Bloomberg Terminal** – a leading global platform used by the world’s banks, corporations and government agencies for news, data, analytics and research. - **Regular industry events** – attend guest talks and masterclasses delivered by leading industry professionals and network with businesses at key events. - **Employability** – we understand exactly what skills employers in this sector look for. Everything we teach is designed to make you stand out at interviews and boost your CV.