Inside Careers Guide to Chartered Accountancy

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 •
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