A Role in Accountancy Adds Up

Ever heard people saying that there is strength in numbers? This has never been truer when it comes to the world of accountancy. In fact, the growth potential for accountancy is huge, particularly for graduate accountants. In a survey of aspiring entrepreneurs, when asked what their biggest fear was, 51% of respondents said it was the financial burden of setting their business up. Therefore, if you want to build a career where you will play a pivotal role in managing a business’s finances, an accountancy career could be a great choice. There’s no more rewarding feeling than being part of a business's success. 

Accountancy has a strong appeal amongst Generation Z. In a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), almost 50% of 9,000 respondents said that accountancy is appealing as a gateway profession to a career in business.  
 
What Famous Celebrities Started out as Accountants? 
 
- Mick Jagger – Frontman of the Rolling Stones - studied accounting and finance at the London School of Economics  
- Venus Williams – The tennis professional and former world number one pursued a Business Administration degree at Indiana University 
- J.P Morgan, Banking – He secured his first Wall Street job as a junior accountant 

Why Study Accountancy at Bolton 
 
At the University of Bolton, we are proud to provide our students with a positive learning environment through their studies; that’s why we have been voted first for Student Satisfaction for the past five years*. We put our students and their needs first in our inclusive and friendly campus, and we are proud to know students by their names. 
 
You might be wondering what sets our BA (Hons) Accountancy degree out from the rest. Firstly, our courses share a gold partner status with ACCA, meaning that by studying at Bolton, you will enjoy quality teaching and mentoring throughout the course. Our ACCA accounting degrees include the latest practices and theories of accounting and offers essential training for entry into the industry. Not to mention that our ACCA accounting degrees have been voted second in the UK for Teaching Quality by The Times and Sunday Times, Good University Guide - 2022. As an accountancy student, we will give you access to leading employers, regular networking events, high-profile business lectures, and teaching facilities in our multi-million-pound Institute of Management. 
 
Let Clearing 2022 Support your Future 
 
There is a huge stigma attached to Clearing process. Some students may find themselves rejecting the process altogether because it’s perceived as the university path for those who didn’t get the grades for their first-choice university. This perception is false; you can be applying through Clearing for several reasons. A big one is to avoid the anxious wait for A Level or college results day. Secondly, we understand that choosing whether to go to university is a big decision; there are multiple factors to consider when deciding. Student debt or potentially moving away from home. Clearing is open until 19 September, so you have time to make the right decision.  
Interested in finding out more? View our Clearing courses here and find out everything you need to know about applying through Clearing via the Clearing page. Alternatively, if you wish to speak to a team member, call us on 01204 903030. 

Does BA (Hons) Accountancy sound right for you? Register for one of our on-campus Study Advice Sessions; where we are happy to answer all your questions and tell you about why our students love life at Bolton, and the passion our lecturers have for the subject. You will need to book your place as we have limited places.  
 
- Friday 19 August – 11am to 4pm   
- Saturday 20 August – 11am to 4pm   
- Thursday 1 September – 11am to 4pm  
 
Come and enjoy #UniAsItShouldBe and start your career journey with the University of Bolton’s support. 
 
*Complete University Guide, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2020, 2019 – Northwest