There are two routes to achieving the Corporate Finance qualification: the experience route and the study route.
Experience route
The experience route enables senior corporate financiers to gain the Corporate Finance qualification through an examination of experience. Find out if you are eligible to apply for the experience route. Forms to apply for the experience route can also be downloaded from the CFq resources section.
Study route
The study route is a two-part programme – the Diploma and Advanced Diploma… (or the Intermediate Stage or the Advanced Stage in some countries). It was designed by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the ICAEW. It gives corporate finance professionals the technical knowledge and practical skills they need to perform at the highest level.
Why choose the CFq? | Who is it for? | Gaining the CF designation | Global recognition
Why choose the Corporate Finance qualification?
The Corporate Finance qualification (CFq) is essential if you want your level of expertise and technical knowledge to be recognised among your peers, employers, clients and partners.
Benefits include:
- flexible learning and assessment
- unique in its approach
- technical and practical content provides international appeal
- industry benchmark qualification with designatory letters (CF)
Who is it for?
The CF qualification will be of benefit to professionals in, or aspiring to, the positions of:
- Investment Banker
- CFO/Treasurer
- Venture Capitalist
- Commercial Banker
- Corporate Finance Executive
- Corporate Development Executive
Whether you are advising clients on, or are internally responsible for:
- M&A transactions
- Restructuring
- Divestitures
- Valuations
- Financing transactions.
Gaining the CF qualification via the study route
The letters CF are awarded to those who have proven that they have met the requirements set by the ICAEW and CICA, through their studies and experience. This includes a minimum of three years' experience working in corporate finance in addition to successfully completing both the Diploma/Intermediate Stage and the Advanced Diploma/Advanced Stage in Corporate Finance.
The gateway to global recognition
The CF qualification is recognised around the world and establishes a high level of expertise across international markets. It is designed with a focus on the commercial, practical and technical skills demanded by major corporate and financial clients and investors. In achieving the Corporate Finance qualification, you will join the international community of CF holders in over 50 countries worldwide.
Study for the CFq
Find out how you can study for the corporate finance qualification in your region.
"I do believe international clients generally regard the corporate finance profession in the UK as having the highest standards of integrity. We applaud this initiative and qualification which should enhance even further this excellent reputation."
Rupert Faure Walker, Managing Director, HSBC
