Diploma in Financial Management (CDipFM) |
The new Diploma in Financial Management scheme is available now and will be first examined in June 2002. This comprehensive financial management qualification is available to non-financial professionals enabling them to get to grips with the management of finances. Features of the
CDipFM The essential features of the ACCA Certified Diploma in Financial Management are explained here. This new scheme reflects extensive consultation with leading employers, members, students and tuition providers throughout the world ensuring that the Diploma in Financial Management is a flexible and dynamic programme designed to help business managers achieve their fullest potential. To reflect their requirements it places greater emphasis on Financial Strategy and introduces Risk Management, while still retaining core financial skills in Interpretation of Financial Statements and Performance Management. Building on the strengths of the previous Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance, the new Diploma in Financial Management features the following innovations:
The previous Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance syllabus will be examined up to and including December 2001. The new Diploma in Financial Management scheme is available now and will be first examined in June 2002. Information about the Diploma in Financial Management Many
non-accountants are daunted by the thought of managing budgets, making financial
decisions or simply understanding the language of finance. The
ACCA Diploma in Financial Management provides the practical knowledge you need
to take the fear out of accounting and ensure confident participation in
financial discussions. This
new qualification is aimed at middle and senior managers with financial
responsibility. The programme can be completed in one year
however, provided the ACCA subscription is paid each year, registered students
may take as long as they need to study the material, sit the examinations and
submit their projects. Additionally, provided the appropriate fees are paid,
there is no limit to the number of times a candidate may attempt the examination
or project element of the Diploma. Based
on ACCA’s highly successful Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance, which
has been completed by nearly 10,000 managers worldwide, the Diploma has an
established reputation. Many of these managers have taken advantage of the
qualification’s postgraduate status to gain advanced standing towards MBAs and
other masters qualifications. The
Diploma covers a range of key areas, including how to interpret financial
statements, plan, manage and measure performance using budgets and other
financial techniques, make financial decisions and manage all kinds of financial
risk. The ACCA Diploma in Financial Management is a highly effective way to overcome your fear of finance. C.DipFM
Entry Requirements The
minimum entry requirement for the Diploma is an ACCA recognised Degree, Higher
National Certificate (HNC) / Diploma (HND) and/or membership of a non-accounting professional
body. Individuals who do not hold these qualifications may be admitted on the basis of their work experience. In these circumstances, you are normally required to be at least 23 years old and you should be able to demonstrate, with an employer’s reference, that the Diploma will be relevant to your work. If you are self-employed, a reference from an accountant, solicitor/attorney or bank manager will be required. No exemptions are awarded from the Diploma in Financial Management, irrespective of the qualifications held. For details of the flexible distance learning study option available through MCG ---click here--- EXAMINATION CENTRES
ACCA operates over 200 examination centres in more than 140 countries at each
examination session. Special facilities can be arranged for disabled
students, and where appropriate - for example in remote areas or where
religion places restrictions on attendance at regular examination centres -
ACCA will consider requests to set up alternative examination centres but this
may attract an additional fee. To find an Examination Centre near to you click ---here--- |