Certificate Level

Certificate Level

Accounting

In this module you will learn about:

  • maintaining financial records;
  • making adjustments to accounting records and financial statements;
  • preparing financial statements; and
  • professional ethics.

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Assurance

In this module you will learn about:

  • the concept, process and need for assurance;
  • internal controls;
  • gathering evidence on assurance engagement; and
  • professional ethics.

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Business and Finance

In this module you will learn about:

  • business objectives and functions;
  • business and organisational structures;
  • the role of finance and the accountancy profession;
  • the external environment; and
  • professional ethics.

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Law

In this module you will learn about:

  • the impact of civil and criminal law on business and professional services;
  • company and insolvency law;
  • the impact of law in the professional context; and
  • professional ethics.

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Management Information

In this module you will learn about:

  • costing and pricing;
  • budgeting and forecasting;
  • performance management;
  • management decision making; and
  • professional ethics.

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Principles of Taxation

In this module you will learn about:

  • the different objectives and types of tax;
  • the ethics and administration of taxation;
  • income tax and national insurance contributions;
  • capital gains tax and chargeable gains for companies;
  • corporate tax and VAT; and
  • professional ethics.

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ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB)

The Certificate level of the ACA also make up an independent qualification, ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business. This can be completed independently of the ACA. 

ICAEW CFAB is a globally-recognised qualification in finance, accounting and business. It is open to everyone.

The six exams can be completed in any order and are assessed via computer-based assessment at a local exam-centres.

ICAEW CFAB can be achieved in 12 months. Upon completion, you will receive your ICAEW CFAB qualification certificate and you can choose to carry on and complete the ACA.

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