ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB)

What is ICAEW CFAB?
ICAEW CFAB is a qualification that teaches essential knowledge in finance, accounting and business, and it is recognised by organisations all over the world.
It is open to everyone and it is flexible around your current schedule. The exams can be taken in any order at many exam centres around the world.
Upon completion, you will receive your ICAEW CFAB qualification certificate. It will give you an impressive-looking CV and show employers you have the job-essential skills they are looking for. It can help increase the roles you can apply for. It also provides skills that are invaluable for any start-up business.
If you have previously or are currently studying a relevant qualification you could be eligible for exam exemptions for up to five of the ICAEW CFAB exams. This means you may not have to sit all of the exams to gain the qualification.
What is ICAEW CFAB?

Stand alone qualification
Can help you get a job, promotion or increase the scope of roles you can apply for

Key business skills
Learn valuable skills that are transferable to any sector or if you want to start your own business

Entry route to the ACA
Get a head start on your peers and increase your appeal to prospective employers
No formal qualifications

No academic qualifications needed to start

Flexible study options
Complete the exams in any order when it suits you

Stepping stone to BFP
Gain professional status with the ICAEW Business and Finance Professional designation and add the BFP letters to your name

At a glance

Entry requirements

Achievable in 12 months

Registration fee

Learning materials

Tuition fees

Exam fees
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How is ICAEW CFAB structured?
The six exams which are the first six modules of the ACA qualification cover:
- Accounting
- Assurance
- Business, Technology and Finance
- Law
- Management Information
- Principles of Taxation
The exams are computer based and taken at one of our approved test centres. This means that you can take your exams at any time of the year (subject to centre availability). As you pass each module, ICAEW will send you a certificate of achievement. Once you have completed all six modules, you will receive your final ICAEW CFAB qualification certificate.

What can I do next?
After completing ICAEW CFAB you have a number of options available to you. You can complete additional requirements to secure ICAEW Business and Finance Professional (BFP) status.
You can also register to study the ACA and complete the remaining nine ACA exams and additional requirements to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.