About the Corporate Finance qualification
The Corporate Finance qualification is a two part programme (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) designed to develop your analytical skills and technical knowledge of corporate finance, through education and work experience.
The CFq has been developed by the ICAEW in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).
Why choose the CFq | Who is it for? | CF designation | Global recognition
Why choose the Corporate Finance qualification?
The Corporate Finance qualification (CFq) is essential if you want your level of expertise and technical knowledge to be recognised among your peers, employers, clients and partners.
Benefits include:
- flexible learning and assessment
- unique in it's approach
- technical and practical content
- international appeal
- industry benchmark
- designatory letters
Who is it for?
Testimonial
"I do believe international clients generally regard the corporate finance profession in the UK as having the highest standards of integrity. We applaud this initiative and qualification which should enhance even further this excellent reputation."
Rupert Faure Walker, Managing Director, HSBC
The CF qualification will be of benefit to professionals in, or aspiring to, the positions of:
- Investment Banker
- CFO/Treasurer
- Venture Capitalist
- Commercial banker
- Corporate Finance Executive
- Corporate Development Executive
Whether you're advising clients on, or are internally responsible for:
- M&A transactions
- Restructuring
- Divestitures
- Valuations
- Financing transactions
Gaining the designation
The CF designatory letters are awarded to those who have proven that they have met the requirements set by the ICAEW and the CICA, through their studies and experience.
This includes a minimum of three years experience working in corporate finance in addition to successfully completing Diploma the Advanced Diploma in Corporate Finance.
The gateway to global recognition
The CF qualification is recognised around the world and establishes a high level of expertise across international markets.
It is designed with a focus on the commercial, practical and technical skills demanded by major corporate and financial clients and investors.
In achieving the Corporate Finance qualification, you will join the international community of CF holders in over 50 countries worldwide.
