Today accountancy has many faces and an accountant is expected to undertake on more than just ‘number-crunching’. Professionals in the field of accounting are expected to have a variety of skills relevant to business advising and planning as well as general accountancy skills. Due to the wide variety of the accounting profession, an accounting degree is the kind that can take you anywhere, from computer auditing to taxation planning to treasury, presenting graduates with endless career possibilities.

The SEGi University College Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) programme combines industry driven theoretical content with practical aspects with the aim of developing students’ skills and knowledge specific to accounting while also giving them a broader understanding of financial management, economics and the fundamentals of business practice - skills that employers are increasingly demanding from their accountants.

The programme aims to prepare professionals and graduates to take advantage of the expanding market and range of opportunities available in accounting, as well as areas of finance and business management. The wide base of studies covered during studies will help students develop their technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills, while also helping them to improve their overall communication skills.

Given the need for financial accountability and cost effective decision making in just about every organisation throughout the world, qualified accountants are essential and, upon graduation, have a variety of career opportunities available to them.

Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce and industry.

Modern professional accountants are multi-skilled and enjoy a wide range of career options including accountant, auditor, business analyst, investment manager, company secretary, management accountant, internal auditor and taxation adviser.