New Nottingham degree will get aspiring accountants off to a Flying Start

A prestigious new degree programme that offers undergraduates a sought-after accountancy qualification and an accelerated route into employment is being launched at Nottingham University Business School. The BSc Accountancy Flying Start programme , which begins recruiting later this year, is being offered as part of an exciting new collaboration involving Nottingham University Business School, multinational professional services firm PwC (formerly PricewaterhouseCoopers) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). In addition to offering a qualification from a leading, EQUIS-accredited business school, the degree will give aspiring accountants a competitive edge by providing paid work placements with PwC's Assurance practice — with the chance of being offered a full-time position by the firm at the end. Professor Martin Binks, Dean of Nottingham University Business School, said: "This collaboration between Nottingham University Business School, PwC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is an important and exciting new programme. "We are delighted to be working in partnership with other prestigious organisations to offer a truly integrated learning experience, which is enhanced by our unique global presence and perspective. Students will benefit from world-leading academic insights from the Business School, as well as leading-edge professional practice from time on placement with PwC and the endorsement of the ICAEW." - World-class clients.