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ICAEW STUDENT SCHEME If you’re studying at university and interested in a highly rewarding career in accountancy, finance or business, then you can start your journey with ICAEW now through the ICAEW Student Scheme (USS). What is the USS? USS is an online toolkit to help you develop the job-essential skills that employers are looking for in graduates. Whether you want to strengthen your CV, gain additional support for your degree, or simply stand out from your peers; the ICAEW Student Scheme can help you. Job-essential skills resources Develop skills for the workplace with our range of webinars, presentations, videos and help sheets. You can choose from a variety of great topics, including: • Commercial awareness • Business English • CV tips • Presentation skills • Interview techniques. Microsoft Excel online training Microsoft Excel is the perfect tool to help you organise all aspects of your personal, student and business life. With our online training programme, Students’ Excel, you can complete progress tests, watch video tutorials and track your personal improvement. What better way to enhance your CV! How much does it cost? For a £20 one-off fee, you will gain full access to all of the features and resources the scheme has to offer for the entire duration of your studies. What’s more, you can continue to use the Scheme for up to six months after your graduation date. ICAEW CFAB – an extra qualification When you join the ICAEW Student Scheme we will automatically waive the fee to register for our key business skills qualification – the Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB). You get a certificate for each module you complete, so it’s a great way to evidence your business skills to potential employers. So, if you wanted to study for the Certificate alongside your degree, all you have to do is pay for the exams as you take them. Plus… • Special USS e-newsletters. • Exposure to employers and your CV added to our Available Student Register. • ICAEW expertise from one of our eight faculties. • Access to research, reports and support from our world-class e-library (for help with your dissertations or projects). • 20% discount when purchasing your NUS Extra Card (UK only). • Job alerts. Visit icaew.com/uss to find out more. • 50 Accountancy | www.insidecareers.co.uk/acc
THE ICAEW CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE, ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS (CFAB) A good understanding of business, finance and accounting is highly valued in any role, in any organisation in the world. The ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB) provides you with the essential business skills to succeed in your career. ICAEW CFAB – fast facts Getting started: no formal academic entry requirements needed, although a good understanding of English and Maths is useful. What you’ll learn: essential knowledge in finance, accounting and business. Study: study options include online, classroom tuition, self-study and more. You decide what works best for you and your lifestyle. Duration: ICAEW CFAB can be gained in one year – but you can work at your own pace. Exams: six computer-based exams which you can take in any order and at any time. Exam credit: credit is available for five out of six modules if you are studying for a degree that has components of finance, accounting or business. Check your eligibility at icaew.com/cpl Proof of achievement: once you’ve passed all the exams, you’ll get an internationally-recognised qualification from ICAEW to prove your achievement and knowledge. You get a certificate for each module you sit/pass – so you can still showcase what you’ve learned even if you don’t complete the full qualification. Cost: depending on the study method, it can cost less than £800 (all included, eg. exams, registration and learning material). As a student you can sign up for the ICAEW Student Scheme, and get a discounted price on your ICAEW CFAB registration Why choose ICAEW CFAB? Get ahead: show prospective employers you are ambitious and self-motivated. Start a new career: if you are considering a career in business, finance or accounting, you can study ICAEW CFAB to see if it’s right for you. With the skills you’ll gain, you can also explore a range of different career options in a business environment. Path into chartered accountancy: the certificate consists of the same six modules as the first stage of ICAEW’s world-leading chartered accountancy qualification, the ACA. This means you can already start your journey towards chartered accountancy. Gap year: make your gap year count by gaining key skills and a certificate to demonstrate your achievement. More information For more details and to register, visit icaew.com/cfab or email cfab@icaew.com • Accountancy | www.insidecareers.co.uk/acc 51
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