What is the Bayes Business School DChA study route?
This course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of specialist charity accounting, audit and taxation, and the distinctive techniques for financial management and investment management within charitable and other voluntary organisations. It is designed to give you a practical application in the workplace, so you can implement your new skills straight away.
Bayes Business School DChA study route at a glance
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Cost
£6,900 (April 2024) or £7,250 (October 2024) (VAT exempt)
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How to apply
For further information on how to apply and an application pack, please contact Bayes Business School on +44 (0)207 040 5114 or email charityapps@city.ac.uk.
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Entry requirements
The course is ideal if you are looking to develop or progress your skills in charity accounting and financial management, it is open to:
- graduates (generally 2:1 or higher in an appropriate subject)
- individuals with equivalent professional qualifications and a minimum 3 years' relevant experience
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What's involved?
The curriculum consists of eight modules: five present a comprehensive understanding of the voluntary sector; and three specialist modules provide in-depth training in charity finance and accounting.
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What will I receive upon completion?
You will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Charity Accounting and Financial Management from Bayes Business School. You can then apply for the DChA and with it the entitlement to use the DChA designation.
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Exemptions / credits
- ICAEW members who have either five years' experience or can demonstrate relevant CPD are eligible for exemptions from the Charity Accounting and Finance, and People Management in the Voluntary Sector modules and, if you have the necessary experience, the shadowing/fieldwork exercise.
- You will automatically gain exemption for 30 of the 120 credits for the Postgraduate Diploma, and your professional experience will be assessed against a potential exemption of a further 20 credits.
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Level
Diploma
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Duration
9 to 12 months
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Course dates
- The 2024 course starts on Thursday 3 October and runs on a Friday from 13:00 and all day Saturday for one weekend per month. View the October 2024 course overview.
- ICAEW members may be eligible to start a nine-month programme in April. View the April 2024 course overview.
Bayes Business School
Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) is a leading global Business School in the City of London. We are known for our world-class business education, excellent research reputation, and our deep engagement with practice. We are part of City, University of London.
Testimonials
Undertaking the DChA through the study route was a great experience and a chance to share knowledge with others working in charity finance. I now feel I have a more rounded view of the issues my clients face and can approach Trustee meetings with more confidence.
Since qualifying, I have used the DChA and MSc to achieve my goal of moving into a finance director role. The skills, managerial techniques and realisation of the charity world’s regulatory environment and issues have proved invaluable in my career.
The wide choice of assignment topics offered in the course enabled me to address real life issues facing me in my own working environment, making it hugely beneficial not only to my own personal and professional development, but also to my employer.