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Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Qualification Number: 500/9224/8
Qualification Name: Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Qualification Aim:
The ICM Accounting & Finance programme has been designed for those contemplating employment within the accountancy field.
It is also suitable for those already in employment who seek to develop their business, accounting and finance skills for career progression purposes.
Type: QCF
Level: Level 4 (UK) Level 6 (Ireland)
GLH: 375
Diploma 1
Diploma 2
Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.
Examination Closing Dates
Candidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed examination entry forms and fees reach the Institute at least eight weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination timetables indicate the closing date for receipt of entries for each sitting.
Examination Results
These are normally distributed twelve weeks after each examination date.
Subject Exemptions
Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.
Examination timetable
Below you will find the exam entry deadlines for ICM examinations:
- June 2011 series - 30 March 2011
- September 2011 series - 06 July 2011
- December 2011 series - 05 October 2011
Please note: ICM exam entry deadlines for Ireland differ from the list above. If you are sitting your exam in Ireland, please contact your Teaching Centre to confirm your exam entry deadline date.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:
- The ICM Diploma in Business Studies at Grades A, B or C (or an equivalent level qualification)
- A first degree
- A Higher National Diploma in Business Studies.
Applicants over the age of 21 who do not hold one of the required entrance qualifications may register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of three years and hold a senior supervisory or managerial position.
Caution: Those applicants who do not hold the required Entry Requirements are advised that a prior knowledge of Accounting, Marketing and Behavioural Studies is assumed.
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