Introduction to the Qualification
The IFA, established in 1916, is a professional awarding body,
which has recently attained associate membership of IFAC.
It aims to be of appeal specifically to small and medium sized
enterprises; the qualification is geared towards the needs and
expectations of those working in the SME sector.
You can take the Diploma and Professional levels of the
qualification either consecutively, and then complete the IFA
qualification with the final case study, or alternatively you can
take either of them as a standalone qualification in its own
right.
BPP Learning Media has been appointed the official publisher of
the IFA Study Guides for its dynamic revised syllabus.
SHORT OUTLINE OF THE SYLLABUS
The syllabus is divided into two levels and comprises these
papers:
Diploma Level
- Financial Accounting
- Business Finance
- Managing Systems and Performance
- Principles of Taxation
Professional Level
- Financial Accounting and IFRS
- Financial Management
- Management and Control Systems
- Professional Skills for the SME
- Business and the Regulatory Environment