ICAEW - CFAB
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In London
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Course
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) Qualification has been developed by the ICAEW and aims to give individuals the opportunity to develop essential knowledge for today's business environment. It enables them to step ahead in their career.
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No formal academic qualifications are required.
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ICAEW - Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB)
- Full Time
As a world-class professional accountancy body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) provides leadership and practical support to over 130,000 members in 160 countries, working with government, regulators and industry to maintain the highest standards.
The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) Qualification has been developed by the ICAEW and aims to give individuals the opportunity to develop essential knowledge for today's business environment. It enables them to step ahead in their career.
The CFAB Qualification comprises of six modules, whcih can be taken within a year.
It is a route into ACA qualification, and is designed to develop the student's knowledge in finance, accounting and business.
CFAB Modules -
Business and Finance
* business objectives and functions
* business structures
* the role for finance and accounting
* the impact of the external environment
Management Information
* costing and pricing
* budgeting and forecasting
* performance management
* management decision-making
Accounting
* maintaining financial records
* making adjustments to accounting records
* information for the preparation of financial statements
Law
* impact of civil and criminal law on business and professional services
* company and insolvency law
* overall impact of law in the professional context
* ethics
Assurance
* concept, process and need for assurance
* internal controls
* how to gather evidence on an assurance engagement
* professional ethics
Principles of Taxation
* the objectives and types of tax
* income tax
* capital gains tax and corporation tax on chargeable gains
* corporation tax and value-added tax (VAT) principles
Entry requirements
No formal academic qualificatiosn are required.
Exemptions
Individuals with a relevant qualification may be eligible for credits towards the CFAB qualification.
Credits can be only be obtained for a maximum of five modules; the Accounting module is compulsory.
Registration with ICAEW
Registration as a student with ICAEW must be effected prior to taking examinations.
Examination Dates
Each module is examined through a computer-based assessment (CBA) of 1.5 hours long. This enables trainees and employers to schedule examinations at convenient times and dates.
CFAB Courses
Business and Finance
Management Information
Accounting
Law
Assurance
Principles of Taxation
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ICAEW - CFAB