Accounting and Finance Cardiff University

Overview

The Accounting and Finance Section at Cardiff University has an established and expanding worldwide reputation for conducting high quality theoretical and empirical research in accounting and finance and related fields.

Skills developed

• Synthesise and critically evaluate published research work in their chosen pathways
• Apply advanced research methods similar to those used in contemporary published work to specified research settings
• Use information technology and relevant software packages to collect, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data
• Interact positively with academic colleagues, acknowledging challenges in or limitations to their work and thinking
• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of oral and written communication skills
• Develop the ability to work independently and organise and negotiate research collaborations
• Effective planning of given research tasks, within groups or individually.