Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business
The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) has been developed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The qualification aims to give you fundamental knowledge of finance, accounting and business regardless of the occupation you work in.
Benefits of CFAB
- No academic qualifications required.
- Flexible course structure.
- Apply for Credits for Prior Learning at www.icaew.com/cfab
- Complete the qualification between 6 months and a year, or faster with credits.
- Progress onto the full ACA qualification.
- Computer Based Assessments which can be sat at a time that's convenient.
The CFAB structure
The qualification is made up of six modules taken from the Knowledge level of the ICAEW's ACA qualification. The modular structure gives you flexibility to take modules in any order, which means subjects relevant to your role can be taken first.
Who can take the qualification?
Anyone can take CFAB. It is ideal for people working in a related role or intending to take an accounting qualification. Equally for those not working in an accounting or finance role CFAB will give you a broad understanding of business.
BPP is offering the CFAB qualification with a choice of three study options:
- Classroom learning
- Distance learning
- Combined classroom and distance learning.
Integrated classroom course
BPP's integrated classroom courses combine tuition and revision along with support outside the classroom.
- Courses are held on a weekday.
- An ideal option if time out of the workplace can be taken.
- Experienced tutors guide you through the syllabus, relating it to real life examples.
- Class interaction and participation will provoke thought and questions that will ultimately help with understanding the subject.
The study materials include: Course Companion, Access to BPP Learn Online, ICAEW Study Manual, ICAEW Question Bank, Passcards, E-Test and Final Mock.
For course dates and prices visit our downloads page and select your chosen training centre.
Distance learning course
Our distance learning option, developed by BPP Learning Media, is for students who have many commitments or cannot afford time out of the office. You will be given:
- Study materials to cover the syllabus
- A step by step guide to take you through the syllabus at a suitable pace.
The study materials include: ICAEW Study Manual, Study Guide, i-Learn, ICAEW Question Bank, Passcards and i-Pass. Additional support will be given via access to a web based forum. This area allows you to post questions. These will develop FAQ's which can then be viewed by other students who can comment further on issues raised. The forum will be monitored and posted questions answered daily by a tutor.
For 2008 examinations, we are offering Distance Learning courses for the following subjects;
- Accounting
- Assurance
- Business & Finance
- Management Information
In 2009, we will be offering all six Knowledge level subjects.
Distance Learning Course Prices 2008
| Distance learning course and materials (excl. VAT) | VAT | Total Course Fee | ICAEW materials | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Per module |
£167.13 |
£17.87 |
£180 |
£20 |
Combined classroom and distance learning option
Choose a classroom course for more challenging modules where greater support will be given to help understanding. Combine with distance learning courses for other modules where study leave is limited and qualifying over a longer period is acceptable.
