The Certificate In Corporate Finance
The Certificate in Corporate Finance is aimed at
individuals working in corporate finance and related areas, such as venture
capital, who need to demonstrate a sound understanding of both regulatory and
technical aspects of the subject.
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Aims of the Certificate in Corporate Finance
 to
assess candidates’ understanding of the regulatory environment in which
corporate financiers operate in the UK;
to assess candidates’
knowledge of listing and equity issue methods in the UK;
to
assess candidates’ understanding of accounting analysis.
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To achieve the Certificate in Corporate Finance:
The Certificate in Corporate Finance comprises two one-hour, 50 multiple
choice question papers:
Corporate Finance Regulation (Unit 1)
Corporate
Finance Technical Foundations (Unit 2)
Candidates will usually take the two examinations on one day with a
break between them. Candidates will need to pass both units
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Benefits of the qualification
• The Certificate in Corporate Finance is included in the FSSC Appropriate Examination List for the
activity of advising on investments in the course of Corporate Finance business.
• Senior industry practitioners are involved in reviewing the syllabi and setting the examinations
• The Certificate provides a clear way to demonstrate competence to both the regulator and employer
• The Certificate fulfils the FSA's requirements to advise on investments in the course of corporate finance business
• Successful candidates can progress to the full corporate finance qualification
The Certificate is used by many major firms, among them:
• ABN Amro
• Bank of New York
• Barclays Bank
• Brewin Dolphin
• Citigroup
• Deloitte and Touche
• DKW
• Goldman Sachs
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• ING Baring
• KPMG
• Lazard
• Morgan Stanley & Co
• MacQuarie Bank
• NM Rothschild
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• UBS
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Entry qualifications
There are no formal prerequisites for the Certificate in Corporate Finance. Experience in the industry will help candidates relate what they are learning to the job they are doing but it is not a requirement of taking the qualification. Examination entries are accepted from private individuals as well as via an employer.
Syllabus
Information on the current syllabus and examinations can be found under each unit:
Corporate Finance Regulation (Unit 1)
Corporate Finance Technical Foundations (Unit 2)
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Studying, Training, Booking your exam:
BPP publish SII’s official Certificate in Corporate Finance workbook. Written by leading practitioners it offers chapter summaries and sample exam questions to help you learn as you read. Order your book to start studying NOW
In addition to using the workbook, candidates can train at one of our Accredited Training Centres, click here to find your nearest training centres
The certificate is examinable via Computer Based Testing (CBT). Candidates sit their exams at one of the many CBT test centres located worldwide. Candidates receive instant results when leaving the test centre.
For information on studying for your exam, exam prices, training, booking and exam policies and procedures click here
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Candidate Common Room  |
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SII have developed an online common room to help candidates studying for SII qualifications. For information on the changes to the examination or accompanying work, sample exam questions, computer based testing, exam centre venues and policies or useful hints and tips on passing your exam, visit our SII candidate common room |
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The Corporate Finance Qualification
Individuals passing the Certificate in Corporate Finance are eligible to register for the global Corporate Finance Qualification.
Developed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (the ICAEW) in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), it is designed exclusively to offer corporate finance practitioners comprehensive technical knowledge and skills with practical application and high level strategy.
The Diploma stage delivers the core technical and analytical skills required by today’s demanding environment whilst the Advanced Diploma incorporates high level corporate finance strategy building on the lead coordination practices and techniques. The CF qualification also helps support the business development and market profile of major advisory and financial firms by helping to provide a base of highly skilled, competent and accredited professionals.
Candidates who successfully complete the qualification can use the prestigious CFdesignatory letters after their name. For more information on the qualification and the corporate finance faculty of ICAEW click here
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