this online accounting and finance (top up) degree enables you to top up your hnd or foundation degree in an accounting or finance related subject to a full ba honours degree. it aims to give you a thorough understanding of accounting and business concepts and so it will help you to pursue a career as an accounting and finance professional, but it will also benefit you in broader business roles where you require an understanding of accounting / finance principles and practice. **exemptions for acca or cima** if you have completed acca or cima papers, you may be eligible for module exemptions reducing the overall cost and duration of the course and allowing you to gain a recognised academic qualification to sit alongside your professional qualifications. **cisi partnership** partnered with the chartered institute for securities and investments (cisi), the largest and most widely respected professional body for the securities and investment profession in the uk, this course is mapped against their foundation qualification introduction to investment, giving you the option to take its exam upon completion of our course either at the university of derby campus or at one of the cisi's global test centres. the introduction to investment qualification is the first step on the cisi qualification pathway, it is also recognised by the uk financial conduct authority (fca). it will be of particular benefit to you if you are interested in a career in wealth management, operational investments, financial planning, compliance and risk, and stockbroking.