Study for The ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency

The ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency learning programme provides a practical introduction to the work of an insolvency practitioner. It has been developed by ICAEW, the UK's largest insolvency regulator.

What does The ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency cover?

Certificate in Insolvency

  • Level: Certificate
  • Duration: Less than 12 months
  • Cost: Registration fee - £140 + VAT (no fee for ICAEW members and students), Assessment - £300 + VAT
    Learning materials and tuition - See fees
  • Dates: Various dates throughout the year

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The ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency provides a broad understanding of key insolvency principles and it covers four key areas (relative study time weighting shown in brackets):

  • Legal and Regulatory Framework for Insolvency - English Law (15%)
  • Concepts and Principles of Insolvency (25%)
  • Corporate Insolvency (40%)
  • Personal Insolvency (20%)

For more information, please download the ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency brochure (PDF 281KB/4 pages).

Who is it for?

  • Finance, legal and other professionals with varying levels of experience, including unqualified team members working on insolvency cases on a day-to-day basis
  • Other professionals who wish to pursue an interest in insolvency
  • Anyone planning to study for the Joint Insolvency Examinations Board (JIEB)

Benefits

    • Recognition
    • The certificate is underpinned by the ICAEW's experience and reputation as the UK's largest insolvency regulator. The certificate provides a formal recognition of achievement.
    • Practical knowledge
    • The certificate provides essential knowledge of key insolvency principles and the skills you need to apply them.
    • Improve your skills
    • You don't need any prior knowledge or formal academic qualifications to study for the certificate.
    • Complements other learning programmes
    • Study the certificate as a stand-alone programme or as an additional module to complement the ACA or CFAB
    • Flexible learning
    • Study and assessments can be planned to suit individual preferences and business priorities. Self-taught and tuition options provide flexibility and convenience.

Free membership to the Insolvency Group

ICAEW Certificate of Insolvency students receive free membership to the Insolvency Group for the year in which they register, plus the following calendar year. The group offers effective and streamlined support to insolvency professionals plus representation through the committee of insolvency specialists. Through events and regular newsletters, the group will keep you updated on regulatory changes, compliance issues and sector news.

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