Corporate Finance qualification FAQs

The syllabus is focused on corporate finance practice and theory and as such is internationally applicable. The syllabus also covers UK listing rules which are directly relevant to many members practicing outside the UK, including those advising clients listed on a London Exchange. We have international students from a variety of locations including; South Africa, Bucharest, Singapore, Bahrain, Dubai and Hong Kong SAR.

Candidates need to hold either:

• CISI Certificate in Corporate Finance
• ICAEW ACA
• Or a recognised Accountancy qualification

Full details are available on the Diploma in Corporate Finance webpage.

The Diploma in Corporate Finance consists of three on-demand exams and one narrative exam. The three new on-demand exams provide a flexible progression route, with each building upon the last in terms of required study hours and complexity.

• Diagram showing Diploma exam format for papers 1-4

Either through distance learning (self-study from anywhere in the world with the support of online materials) or classroom learning (with a tutor, surrounded by peers). Find a training partner near you.

• Financial Reporting & Financial Statements Analysis - around 60 hours of study
• Sources of Finance, Capital Investments & Valuations - around 70 hours of study
• Mergers & Acquisitions & Market Regulations - around 100 hours of study
• Corporate Finance Strategy & Advice - around 300 hours of study

• Financial Reporting & Financial Statements Analysis – 70%
• Sources of Finance, Capital Investments & Valuations - 70%
• Mergers & Acquisitions & Market Regulations – 60%
• Corporate Finance Strategy & Advice - The pass mark varies but is never less than 50%

• Paper 1 - 50-minute multiple-choice exam, available on demand
• Paper 2 - 60-minute multiple-choice exam, available on demand
• Paper 3 - 70-minute exam, available on demand
• Paper 4 - 4-hour open-book examination based on a case study