Accounting is an essential part of the business world. The accounting programme gives students a critical insight into familiar concepts such as ‘profit and loss’, ‘cost’ and ‘value for money’. These terms often explain and justify business and public policy decisions. Accounting graduates are being trained to provide and advise on the use of such concepts and how they relate to the real world. Accountants learn skills that are always in demand in the commercial and industrial world. Accountants are trained to understand and record the business transactions, to control costs, interpret figures and make decisions, in an effective and efficient manner. An accounting training is the premier training route for those interested in pursuing a career as a professional accountant in business, professional practice or the public sector and also those interested in pursuing a career in general management.