Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding (CertCFF) including Fast-Track
Key facts
| Part of AMCT | Yes - stage three paper |
| Certificate | Yes |
| Exemptions | No |
| Study hours | 120-150 hours Fast-track: 80-100 hours |
| Study method | online learning and optional face-to-face tuition |
| Assessment | 3 hour written examination Fast-track: 1.5 hour written examination |
Further information
Course overview
The Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding (CertCFF) provides the knowledge and skills needed by finance professionals in addressing practical problems in corporate financial management, the capital markets and funding. CertCFF is co-authored by Glen Arnold and the ACT. Glen Arnold is author of the best selling finance text Corporate Financial Management.
CertCFF counts towards the AMCT Diploma in Treasury as one of the stage three electives, as well as being available as a standalone certificate.
The Corporate Finance & Funding Fast-Track course is exclusively for ACCA members and affiliates, CIMA members and students, ICAEW members and ICAS members. Benefits include reduced study content and a shorter final examination.
| Booking deadline* | Course website opens | Exam | Course fees | Tuition | Revision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2008 | 13 October 2008 | 1 April 2009 | £1000+VAT | Optional (4 Days) £740+VAT (2 Days Fast-track) £370+VAT |
Optional (3 Days) £555+VAT (2 Days Fast-track) £370+VAT |
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| 31 March 2009 | 13 April 2009 | 5 October 2009 | £1000+VAT** | Optional (4 Days) £740+VAT** (2 Days Fast-track) £370+VAT** |
Optional (3 Days) £555+VAT** (2 Days Fast-track) £370+VAT** |
BOOK |
*If you are taking CertCFF as a standalone certificate you must enrol by 30 September for April examination and 31 March for October examination to benefit from maximum study time.
If you are taking CertCFF as a stage three AMCT paper whilst studying for or having completed CertITM the latest you can enrol for this course is 15 December for April examination and 15 June for October examination.
**Fees for these courses may be subject to change
Getting started
Student handbook: Start studying by downloading the student handbook.
- Taking CertCFF as part of AMCT? Download the AMCT student handbook (PDF 229K)
- Taking CertCFF as standalone certificate course? Download the CertCFF student handbook (PDF 315K)
E-learning site: the course is delivered via the CertCFF e-Learning website. The site is made up of three main facilities:
- Learning resources: unique technical content, exercises and self tests, with further reading via links to external websites - available from a searchable resource database.
- Study guide: takes candidates through the course step-by-step, providing insights and guidance on the learning resources. The study guide provides the link between the different learning resources and directs the candidates through a range of activities they will complete as part of their studies.
- Tutor guided forum: enables candidates to communicate with the tutor and other candidates.
The CertCFF e-learning site will open one week prior to the website open date. The URL will be emailed to you by the course administrator.
Tuition and revision
Optional tuition and revision courses are available.
Deadline to book: 10 days before the tuition/revision start date.
Winter/Spring 2009 courses
CertCFF Tuition Course |
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|---|---|
| Overview | The four day course covers core manual topics – reinforcing and improving knowledge. Each day is intensive, covering a number of topics in detail with lecturers, worked examples and tutorial sessions. |
| Attendance | Optional |
| Dates | Day 1: 26 January 2009 Day 2: 27 January 2009 Day 3: 9 February 2009 Day 4: 10 February 2009 |
| What to bring |
Calculator - yes Notes - will be provided on the day |
| Tutor | FME Training |
| Time | 08:30 Registration. 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Venue | CCTV Venues, Barbican (PDF 524K) |
| Fees | £740+VAT |
| BOOK | |
CertCFF Fast-track Tuition Course |
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|---|---|
| Overview | The two day course covers core manual topics – reinforcing and improving knowledge. Each day is intensive, covering a number of topics in detail with lecturers, worked examples and tutorial sessions. |
| Attendance | Optional |
| Dates | Day 1: 9 February 2009 Day 2: 10 February 2009 |
| What to bring |
Calculator - yes Notes - will be provided on the day |
| Tutor | FME Training |
| Time | 08:30 Registration. 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Venue | CCTV Venues, Barbican (PDF 524K) |
| Fees | £370+VAT |
| BOOK | |
CertCFF Revision Course |
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|---|---|
| Overview | The three day course covers exam preparation techniques, revision, tutor-structured solutions and exam question practice. Designed to complement your final exam preparations. |
| Attendance | Optional |
| Dates | Day 1: 9 March 2009 Day 2: 10 March 2009 Day 3: 11 March 2009 |
| What to bring | Calculator - yes Notes - provided on the day |
| Tutor | FME Training |
| Time | 08:30 Registration. 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Venue | CCTV Venues, Barbican (PDF 524K) |
| Fees | £555+VAT |
| BOOK | |
CertCFF Fast-track Revision Course |
|
|---|---|
| Overview | The two day course covers exam preparation techniques, revision, tutor-structured solutions and exam question practice. Designed to complement your final exam preparations. |
| Attendance | Optional |
| Dates | Day 1: 10 March 2009 Day 2: 11 March 2009 |
| What to bring | Calculator - yes Notes - provided on the day |
| Tutor | FME Training |
| Time | 08:30 Registration. 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Venue | CCTV Venues, Barbican (PDF 524K) |
| Fees | £370+VAT |
| BOOK | |
Examinations and assessment
Examination details for the April 2009 sitting
| Exam | Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding | Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding Fast-track |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 1 April 2009 | 1 April 2009 |
| Time | 14:00 to 17:00 | 14:00 to 15:30 |
| Exam venue | London, Bishopsgate (PDF 275K) Book an alternative exam venue |
London, Bishopsgate (PDF 275K) Book an alternative exam venue |
| Format of exam paper | 3 hour written exam | 1.5 hour written exam |
| What to bring | Download exam checklist (PDF 31K) | Download exam checklist (PDF 31K) |
| Formula Sheet Provided at the exam |
Download from the CertCFF e-learning site | CertCFF Fast-track Formula Sheet |
Course calendar
- CertCFF Tuition day 1 & 2Calendar | 26 Jan 2009
- CertCFF Tuition day 3 & 4Calendar | 9 Feb 2009
- CertCFF FastTrack Tuition courseCalendar | 9 Feb 2009
- CertCFF Revision courseCalendar | 9 Mar 2009
- CertCFF FastTrack Revision courseCalendar | 10 Mar 2009
- Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding ExamCalendar | 1 Apr 2009
- Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding Fast-Track ExamCalendar | 1 Apr 2009
- Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding ExamCalendar | 5 Oct 2009
- Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding Fast-Track ExamCalendar | 5 Oct 2009
Transfer from Corporate Finance & Funding to CertCFF
If you are currently booked for Corporate Finance & Funding you can request to transfer to the new Certificate in Corporate Finance & Funding. This course now open and you will be entered to take the CertCFF exam in April 2009.
Transferring from discontinued AMCT papers (PDF 45K)