The Skills module (F4-F9) comprehensively covers the main technical areas that you are expected to have mastered. These comprise law, performance management, taxation, financial reporting, auditing and financial management. Skills module have been set at an intellectual level equivalent to a Bachelors’ degree. They are intended to develop knowledge and skills:

• In the understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business recognising the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary
• In the application of management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation and control  - read more here
• Relating to the tax system, as applicable to individuals, single companies and a group of companies - read more here
• Applying accounting standards, and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, including groups. Also, how to analyse and interpret those financial statements
• In the process of carrying out the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework
• What is expected of a financial manager, relating to issues affecting investment, financing and dividend policy  - read more here