Accounting and Finance, part of the triple-accedited Adam Smith Business School at Glasgow, has had an international reputation for high quality research since 1925.
We are a broad subject group, bringing together expertise in the main areas of:
- finance and market based research
- financial reporting
- management accounting and control
We also have specialist knowledge of accounting education, accounting history, auditing and corporate governance. If you study with us, you can gain career-enhancing professional skills and a degree accredited by all the major UK professional accounting bodies.
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Adam Smith Business School news
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17 JanThe University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School is marking the 300th anniversary of pioneering Scot Adam Smith with a year-long celebration of his life, work and influence.
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08 Nov
Adam Smith Business School now offers CIM accredited degrees
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) now accredits all MSc International Strategic Marketing and MSc Marketing online degrees from University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School. In addition to graduating with a degree, students will be able to gain industry-recognised qualifications at an accelerated pace. -
27 Oct
Video games ecosystem project aims to boost games industry in Scotland
Although Scotland’s videogame industry is recognised globally for its games successes, there is concern that several challenges are holding it back. Entrepreneurship and commercialisation are lacking, and smaller businesses that make up most of the industry can find growth difficult.
Adam Smith Business School events
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06 Jan
January - December. Adam Smith 300 year anniversary
January - December. Celebrating the legacy of Adam Smith’s life and work -
23 Aug
3-5 April. SES and Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2023
3-5 April. A joint conference hosted by the University of Glasgow