Accounting

Accounting is the language of business, providing the systems, standards, and analytical methods through which organisations record, summarise, and communicate their financial activities. It is both a technical discipline and a professional one, concerned with producing information that is accurate, reliable, and useful for decision-making by managers, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. The field encompasses financial accounting, which produces reports for external users, management accounting, which supports internal decision-making, and the broader frameworks of auditing, taxation, and financial regulation.

Robert Gordon University offers this three-year degree through distance learning, making it accessible to students who prefer to study remotely or who need to combine study with work or other commitments. Distance learning at degree level requires discipline and self-direction, and the programme provides structured support to help you manage your studies effectively. You will study financial accounting, management accounting, corporate reporting, taxation, audit and assurance, financial management, and the regulatory and ethical frameworks within which accountants operate.

The programme is designed with professional qualification pathways in mind, and the content aligns with the knowledge requirements of the major accountancy bodies, providing a strong foundation for those who wish to complete professional training after graduating.

Accounting graduates go on to work in public practice, corporate finance, audit, taxation, management accounting, financial control, and consultancy across every sector of the economy. The degree provides a strong platform for completing professional accountancy qualifications, and many graduates go on to become chartered accountants or management accountants. The analytical and financial skills the degree develops are valued across any role where financial information is created, interpreted, or used to guide decisions.