**course overview** our accounting & finance foundation year is one the best pathways into the accounting profession. **why study with us** - acca is the fastest growing, most supportive gateway to your career in accountancy, finance, business and management. - an acca qualification is recognised in 181 countries – you’ll have the skills and experience to build a successful career anywhere in the world. - you’ll get the opportunity to attend practical sage and sap workshops. **what you'll do** - as well as learning theory, you’ll get hands-on with practical sage and sap workshops in years 1-3. - take an optional 48-week paid placement within industry in year 3, putting theory into practice in a professional business environment. - you’ll have the option to study at our cyprus campus on completion of year 2. **accreditations** - this course is accredited by the icaew, which ensures that members have the skills, knowledge and influence to help build economies that are sustainable, accountable and fair. - this course is accredited by the cima, the world's largest professional body of management accountants, which provides relevant training and finance qualifications for business. - this course is accredited by the acca, the global body for professional accountants, who provide a gateway to careers in accountancy, finance, business and management. **future careers** accounting and finance foundation year can lead to a career in industry, commerce and the public sector as accountants or finance officers.