"I decided to study for CFAB because it is a stepping stone to becoming a Chartered Accountant (ACA) - internationally acclaimed as one of the top accounting qualifications in the world. CFAB considerably enhanced my knowledge of business and accounting and has given me an edge in my work with PwC and will positively impact my career development in the Internal Audit division of Mubadala."
Saeed Al Madani Internal Audit, Mubadala, Abu Dhabi, UAE
"I'm studying for CFAB because it is awarded by one of the leading accounting bodies (ICAEW) in the world. It is the gateway to the prestigious qualification of ACA which I hope to complete in the coming years. The CFAB qualification has helped increase my knowledge in finance, accounting, business, law, assurance and taxation which in turn has helped me with my work in my current job as a Financial Inspector with Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (ESCA) and will definitely enhance my long term career in any organisation."
Abdulrahman Sharaf, Financial Inspector, Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (ESCA), UAE
"I chose CFAB because I wanted a taster in accountancy to determine whether it was a career path that I would like to pursue. CFAB has been able to provide me with an insight into the accountancy specialism while also allowing me to study flexibly around my work commitments. I am an economist by profession, but studying for CFAB is a useful way to improve my understanding of technical aspects involved in accounting processes, which has been valuable in my current role."
Rajveer Berar, HM Treasury
"I recently completed a degree in social sciences, in order to make the jump from social sciences to working for an organisation, I want to show my employer that I am aware of global issues and that I possess basic skills in business and accounting principles, this is why I have decided to study CFAB. I also want to show my commitment and motivation by taking the self-study option. The business principles that I will learn through CFAB will help me do this."
Agnieszka Karolina Stankiewicz, CFAB independent student
"CFAB has given me a boost. With this qualification I have more credibility when talking to clients. I have a better understanding of concepts thrown at me in the course of my work. And as a result, I am able to spot financial risks in systems more easily. In short the CFAB has not just given me the accounting knowledge that supports my role, but also a qualification that shows it. The fact that the qualification is conferred by an organisation that is recognised around the world is a bonus – and not a small one."
Aleem Juma, Technology Risk Consultant, BDO Stoy Hayward
"I was at a Sunway University College open day when I found out about CFAB. I enjoy studying CFAB, I like the fact that the assessments are very flexible and I can take them whenever I'm ready. When I have completed CFAB, I aim to obtain the ACA qualification."
Desmond Lee, CFAB student
"I decided to study for CFAB because I intended to apply for accounting jobs instead of going to university. I believe having CFAB improved my job applications, which resulted in job offers from three of the top six accounting firms in the UK. I studied CFAB using the learning materials mostly and then tested my understanding using the question and answer booklet. I enjoyed studying CFAB because it enabled me to develop and strengthen my accounting knowledge."
Jon Lynch, independent student
"I heard about CFAB at an education fair in my country and it sounded really interesting to me, so I decided to study it. I remember being really attracted to the fact that I will get to study a broad range of subjects like accounting, principles of taxation and law for example. I am enjoying studying CFAB a lot because the classroom setting enables me to discuss what we're learning with my lecturers and classmates. I believe that my route to the ACA, will be accelerated because I will have studied CFAB and I will have a solid base of knowledge before commencing a training contract and the ACA."
Jowena Kok Sze Min, independent CFAB student, Malaysia
"I work as a translator and quite often come across business and finance-related texts. Since my background is in languages and literature I had no specific training in business and finance, so I wanted to study the basics to help me with my translation work. CFAB is helping me broaden my knowledge and enables me to study in my free time, which is ideal as I am self-employed. I was also looking for a professional certificate endorsed by a well-known organisation. CFAB also gives me more confidence in dealing with my own taxes, self-assessment and other financial matters."
Kati Bumbera, Freelance Interpreter and Translator, DPSI
"I am studying CFAB at Sunway University College as a full-time student. I would definitely recommend CFAB, especially to those who are looking for something different and loves a challenge."
Nurhaziqah Abdul Wahab, Sunway University Student
"My career has involved finance and accounting for more than 11 years, as I have progressed my career I have built up a good repertoire of accounting knowledge and good practice. However, I felt the need to both solidify the theoretical basis of what I have been doing practically, and to obtain something that I can use as the basis of a quoted and assessed qualification in order make me more attractive for achieving higher level jobs. As I work in a collection of part-time employed and self-employed jobs, the format of the CFAB course when done as self-study suits both my diary and my timetable. I have also found the manuals and questions sufficient for my purposes."
Richard Slack, Independent Student
"The knowledge I have learnt from studying CFAB has definitely helped me to understand financial systems as well as world economic situations. I can now understand more financial news and annual reports. I have enjoyed studying CFAB even at times when it has been challenging. CFAB has given me a strong learning base and when I have completed it, I hope to carry onto the ACA."
Shih Yin Lee, CFAB student
"My career aim is to become a chartered accountant, but my first degree and my postgraduate degree are in social science. I think the CFAB qualification is designed for someone like me, who does not have a strong accounting background but would like to develop a career in accountancy. I can also show potential employers my commitment to this field by studying for CFAB alongside my postgraduate degree. When I complete CFAB, I am hoping to sign a training contract with an employer and study towards the ACA qualification."
Xiaolu Chen, Self Study CFAB Student