The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business

The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) provides essential knowledge for people working in any industry.

The certificate comprises the same six modules that make up the first stage of our leading business and finance qualification, the ACA, which is recognised and valued globally.

Modules include: Business and Finance, Management Information, Accounting (compulsory), Law, Assurance and Principles of Taxation. For more information about the modules, please download the CFAB brochure (PDF 526KB/8 pages).

CFAB offers a flexible learning and assessment structure and can be achieved in less than 12 months.

Why CFAB?

CFAB is ideal for organisations that:

• wish to determine the aptitude of potential ACA trainees - CFAB consists of the first six modules of the ACA qualification;
• need to develop a common level of skills and knowledge across a team or organisation based in one or more locations around the world;
• are looking for a finance and business related qualification that can be offered as part of employee personal development programmes and which requires a minimal amount of administration;
• are keen to offer a modular certificate that can be achieved at a flexible pace;
• require non-finance employees to gain a wider understanding of finance, accounting and business; or
• offer placements/internships - CFAB can be completed in less than 12 months.

Benefits

• Study and assessments can be planned to suit individual preferences and business priorities.
• Classroom tuition, distance learning and self-study options provide flexibility and convenience.
• Computer-based assessments are available throughout the year at a choice of approved test centre locations worldwide.
• With credit for prior learning, CFAB can be completed in just a few months. Without credits, CFAB is achievable in less than 12 months.
• No previous academic qualifications are required.
• Individuals receive free e-membership to one of six world-class ICAEW faculties in their first year of study. Benefits include access to expert, exclusive and unbiased information relating to their chosen area of technical expertise.
• The certificate provides formal recognition of achievement.

Cost of studying

• Registration fee - £165 + VAT
• Computer-based assessments - £65 per sitting
• Learning materials - £30 per subject
• Tuition - Cost varies by tuition provider and chosen study option

Registration

To become a CFAB student, individuals must simply register online, providing the information and payment details required.

Students will not be able to take any of the assessments unless they have registered first and it is important that they should check there is an approved assessment centre in a convenient location before registering.

Once registered, students will be given an ICAEW student number and website login. Both of these are required to book assessments and access results.