FAQ: Studying for the AMCT Diploma or a Certificate

Studying for the AMCT Diploma or a Certificate

How do I enrol on to a course?

AMCT

Complete the PDF version of the enrolment form which is available on the AMCT course page and return it to the Education Department. Select the AMCT certificate(s) you want to take at the first exam sitting. You will be able to book further certificates at a later date.

Certificate Courses

To enrol on to an individual certificate, complete PDF version of the enrolment form which is available on the certificate course page and return to the Education Department.

How will I find out that I have been enrolled?

We will write to confirm you have been enrolled and provide you with details on how to start your studies within 10 working days of receiving your enrolment form.

What are the deadlines to enrol?

The following deadlines are for those enrolling onto the AMCT Diploma in Treasury. If you want to enrol for a Certificate only, the same deadlines apply.

If you are starting your studies with AMCT stage one – Certificate in Financial Fundamentals for Business (CertFin)

Enrol before 15 March for an October exam
Enrol before 15 September for an April exam

If you are exempt from stage one or are starting your studies with AMCT stage two – Certificate in International Treasury Management (CertITM)

Enrol before 15 March for an October exam
Enrol before 15 September for an April exam

If you are starting your studies with one of the following AMCT stage three Certificates you will need to enrol before 15 March for an October exam and 15 September for an April exam:

• Certificate in International Cash Management (CertICM)
• Certificate in Financial Maths & Modelling (CertFMM)*
• Certificate in Risk Management (CertRM)*
• Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding (CertCFF)*

* If you are already studying for or have completed CertITM or CertITM – PF the latest you can enrol for these courses is 15 December for April exam and 15 June for October exam.

What entry requirements do I need to enrol?

• Good standard of English due to the course being written and examined in English
• Internet Browser version: the elearning website is an important part of this course as you will be able to access the online course manual, discussion forum and further information. Therefore you do need the latest browser to access the content. We suggest one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 7 or 8, Firefox 3 or Google Chrome to view the content correctly.

How can I find out whether I have any exemptions from the AMCT Stage One?

Exemptions from the stage one CertFin modules of the AMCT Diploma in Treasury are available for qualified and part qualified accountants and those individuals with previous relevant qualifications.

http://www.treasurers.org/qualifications/amct/exemptions

Does it matter what order I sit the AMCT certificates in?

There are three stages to completing the AMCT Diploma:

Stage one – Certificate in Financial Fundamentals for Business

Complete the four CertFin modules (exemptions available) as follows:

• Financial & Management Accounting
• Economics & Statistical Analysis
• Corporate Taxation
• Business Law

Stage two – compulsory certificate

Complete one certificate, select from either:

• International Treasury Management

Stage three – select two electives

Complete two further certificates from a choice of:

• Risk Management
• Corporate Finance & Funding
• Financial Maths & Modelling
• International Cash Management

You can start your studies at any stage but we strongly recommend you begin your AMCT studies with the stage one.

You should then move on to the stage two compulsory certificate and finish your studies by selecting two electives from stage three.

How many AMCT certificates do you recommend I should take at each exam sitting?

It depends on the individual, but we recommend you study one certificate at a time. This is especially recommended for the Certificate in Financial Fundamentals for Business, Certificate in International Treasury Management and the Certificate in International Cash Management.

However, if you feel you can dedicate sufficient study hours, then you may book on to as many certificates as you wish. At the enrolment stage you only need to book the certificates you intend to take at your first exam sitting. You will be able to book further certificates at a later date.

How long do I have to complete the AMCT qualification?

Sitting stages one, two and three: 7 years
Sitting stages two and three only: 5 years

Your first booked examination is the start date for your time limit even if you then choose to defer the examination.

How long do I have to complete a stand-alone certificate course?

Two years from your first booked examination.

Can I enrol for a certificate course now and the AMCT Diploma course later?

Yes, if you complete a certificate course and decide you want to go onto to complete the AMCT Diploma, the certificate paper you have passed will count as one of the four certificates you need to complete the AMCT Diploma.

If you are unsure whether you want to purse the AMCT Diploma at this stage, you can enrol for one or more certificate courses, and then transfer on to the AMCT Diploma.

If you have previously studied for a certificate and then decide to transfer on to the AMCT qualification, your time limit to complete AMCT Diploma will start from your first certificate exam entry date.

How do I find out more about the syllabus for the course I intend to take?

The syllabus is available on the course page under further information as a downloadable PDF.

When I enrol onto the Certificate in Financial Fundamentals for Business will I be entered to sit all four exams at the same exam sitting?

Yes, you have to book onto and pay for all four modules at the same time. Once you begin studying you can choose to defer one or more of these exams to the next sitting.