Accountancy News

31 May 2023

What makes a good accountant?

There are a number of reasons why you’d label someone a ‘good accountant’ - but most of them relate to soft skills like integrity and foundational numerical ability. Sure, accountants need to be good...

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19 April 2023

Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Accountancy!

When we think about the role of an accountant, the professional, corporate side relating to the impact they have on a business’s finances comes to mind, right? However, what often gets forgotten about is the ...

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23 November 2022

5 Accountancy Jobs with a Difference

It's no secret that people who know how to do accounting are in high demand. Most individuals seeking to enter the area of accounting take a rather typical, conventional path after receiving a bachelor's degree in the subject. 

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14 November 2022

New Changes in Accountancy - What Does this Mean for Businesses?

According to Sage's Practice of Now 2020 report, 82% ...

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25 October 2022

The Importance of Working Capital Management in Business Accounting

With the current cost of living crisis causing pressure on businesses, you could argue that the UK hasn’t been in so much fina...

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01 August 2022

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...

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25 July 2022

The Cost-of-Living Crisis: How it’s Affecting World Financial Markets

Everyone has an opinion on the cost-of-living crisis. Depending on who you ask, chances are the information you receive will be inaccurate, and sadly this will create more confusion. You can improve your knowle...

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05 May 2022

Business Finances- A Key to Success

To run a business successfully, you will need your accounts in order. If the last couple of years has taught us anything, it is that the demand for accounting services is not decreasing. At the start of 2021,

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14 April 2022

Nomad Working - Is It Perfect For The New Breed Of Accountants?

The “nomad accountant” has a certain ring to it, and it certainly moves away from the concept of the more traditional number crunching, 9-5, suit-wearing office life that is perhaps what people imagine when they are studying for an a...

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30 March 2022

5 Reasons to study an Accountancy Master's

If you’re interested in a career in accountancy or finance, investing in a master’s degree could be the smartest career decision you make. Embarking on a second degree in this field is always worthwhile because many jobs require post...

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25 February 2022

Why Study MSc Accountancy and Financial Management?

If you’re a third-year student in accountancy or business management, staying on in education can be a fantastic way to increase job prospects and boost earning potential.Employers in business and finance often look for candidat...

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02 December 2021

Why a Career in Accounting is a Lot More Exciting Than You Might Think

When you think of accounting and accountants, you may think of people locked away in rooms, spending your day at a computer working through spreadsheets.However, accounting is a fantastic career choice wi...

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30 November 2021

5 of the Best Finance Books That Help You Understand Money

Tired of text books? Read these eye-opening books about money and finance instead!Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you security. It’s also the lifeblood of every nation, and every economy...

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23 June 2021

Why should you choose study Accountancy?

Do you enjoy numbers? Investigative work? Love solving puzzles and coming up with creative solutions? Then the world of finance could be the one for you with an exciting accountancy career for your future.A financial professional ...

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21 December 2020

Chartered Certified Accountant Prospects: Personal Development and Training

There are many reasons to become a chartered accountant, including being able to gain access to a diverse range of job roles. Through personal development and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) training, you can work t...

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07 December 2020

Upskilling with a Master's in Financial Management: Career Options

The MSc Accountancy and Financial Management course at the University of Bolton aims to support the career development of finance professionals who are interested in progression. Our highly qualified and experienced team is dedicated to ...

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23 November 2020

Why Upskill for a Career in Chartered Accountancy?

The AdvDip(CPD) ACCA Strategic Professional Level course at the University of Bolton puts students on the path to achieving their chartered accountant status. It’s a flexible course that allows you to complete your professional level q...

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31 August 2020

What a career in Accountancy looks like

Choosing which degree to study can be challenging. Weighing up multiple options, between what you enjoy, what you’re good at and what you want to be doing in the future. At the end of the day, the best way to discover where your degree...

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27 July 2020

We put our money where our mouth is

At the University of Bolton, we’re committed to our students, and ensuring they get the most out of their education, by maximising the industry experience during their studies to turn them into successful graduate accountants.Th...

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16 April 2020

2020s demand for Accountancy skills

Accountancy is a profession that will always be in demand. From projects accountants to auditors, there is plenty of demand for those who graduate with a finance degree and who possess accountancy skills.Good Accountancy skills ar...

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19 June 2019

Transforming a Students Life Through Learning - Case Study

It can be a challenge for tutors entering any classroom for the first time with a new group of students. Differing levels of knowledge and the levels of engagement of the students varies from class to class.Steph, however, was an ...

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13 June 2019

University of Bolton's Sony Collaboration Suite

The University of Bolton is leading the way in enhancing the learning experience by using innovative and dynamic technology-based teaching methods that encourage deeper student participation and collaboration.With present-day lear...

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13 June 2019

Student Experience - Case Study

Going back into education after a 30-year gap was one of the best decisions I made. It wasn’t taken lightly and I didn’t know what to expect in terms of my capabilities. All I knew is I fancied having a go at getting a degree in Acco...

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12 June 2019

The One Question I Always Get Asked

A question I often get asked is "Why did you leave Mauritius for Bolton?"Through the months, my answer has always been the same. I left my country in pursuit of my dream which is to finish my ACCA!I have to admit that I nev...

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