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Corporate Finance Faculty

Find out more about the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty, a network of advisors, investors and companies supporting and making decisions about raising finance, restructuring a business or undertaking M&A. 

About the faculty

Annual Reception 2023

On Thursday 9 November, the Corporate Finance Faculty held it’s 2023 Annual Reception; an evening of celebration, knowledge-sharing, and invaluable networking opportunities.

2023 Corporate Finance Faculty Annual Review

In 2023, the faculty continued its work on behalf of more than 80 member organisations, with individual membership of the faculty increased to almost 10,000.

Board and Technical Committee Members

The Corporate Finance Faculty Board advises the executive staff at ICAEW and contributes to setting the strategic direction for the faculty. The Technical Committee is the Corporate Finance Faculty's technical and regulatory advisory forum.

Faculty member organisations

The Corporate Finance Faculty’s professional network includes close to 10,000 members and more than 80 member organisations. More than 40 per cent of the faculty’s membership is from beyond ICAEW.

National Security and Investment Bill: comments and insights

National Security and Investment

The National Security and Investment Act 2021 strengthens the government’s powers to call in and scrutinise transactions on grounds of national security. The legislation commenced on 4 January 2022. The ‘call-in power’ may be used in relation to transactions that took place on or after 12 November 2020.

News

As a professional body representing more than 180,000 Chartered Accountants and students worldwide, ICAEW offers key insights and expert commentary on the financial and business world. Read the latest news, research and reports from ICAEW here, or get in touch with our Media Relations team.

National Security and Investments Act launch event

Watch the recording of this event organised by the Corporate Finance Faculty, introduced by Michael Izza, ICAEW CEO and supported by Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, the Law Society, the City of London Law Society, the Institute of Directors and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

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Be part of the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty 

We are the largest network of professionals involved in corporate finance. Join chartered accountants and others involved in advisory, investment and business. Membership is open to everyone - non ICAEW members are also welcome to join.

 

Guidelines, initiatives and training

What is corporate finance?

The terms "corporate finance" and "corporate financier" tend to be associated with transactions in which capital is raised in order to create, develop, grow or acquire businesses.

What is the Business Finance Guide?

Launched in 2014 by ICAEW and the British Business Bank, the Business Finance Guide helps entrepreneurs and companies to find the finance they need to invest, grow and overcome adversity. With a tool to help businesses identify what finance solutions might be suitable, as well as overviews of what the options offer and support on how to secure finance.

ICAEW and the creative industries

The creative industries are major contributors to culture, the economy and innovation. They’re fast growing and employ more than three million people – across film, fine arts, design, music, video games, fashion, TV, crafts, publishing, radio, photography and heritage.

Corporate Finance Qualification

The Corporate Finance (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.

ESG in Corporate Finance

ESG considerations can have a positive impact on a business’s decisions in relation to transactions. They can also be a driver of transactions as a business’s ESG credentials influence investment and capital allocation decisions.

Technical releases

Private Equity Demystified

Private Equity Demystified

Exclusive to Faculty members, access the definitive book on private equity's role in global business investment and growth.