
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - Partner Universities for students
Accredited University Scheme for students
This scheme will provide you with improved access to ACT’s professional treasury qualifications. Take advantage of the exemptions offered to you.
As a student or graduate at one of our accredited universities, you will be able to:
- boost your CV
- improve your employability
- increase your earning potential
- diversify your finance career options
ACT Accredited Universities
Take a look here at the exemptions you are eligible for:

Certificate in Treasury (CertT) - you qualify for an exemption from:
Unit 1 The context of treasury - if you have taken and passed the following modules:
- Corporate Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis for Investors
- Foreign Exchange and International Money Markets
- International Treasury Management
Unit 3 Corporate finance - if you have taken and passed the following modules:
- Corporate Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis for Investors
- Foreign Exchange and International Money Markets
- Advanced Corporate Financial Management
- International Treasury Management
- Security Analysis and Valuation
Unit 4 Ethics, governance and regulation in treasury - if you have taken and passed the following modules:
- Corporate Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis for Investors
- Foreign Exchange and International Money Markets
- Advanced Corporate Financial Management
- International Treasury Management
- Ethics, Governance and Regulation in Treasury
Unit 5 Risk analysis and management - if you have taken and passed the following modules:
- Corporate Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis for Investors
- Foreign Exchange and International Money Markets
- Advanced Corporate Financial Management
- International Treasury Management
- Risk Analysis and Management
For full information on the exemptions which are available please click the Student Information Sheet
If you are ready to apply, please complete the exemption form below and read the information under 'What happens next'.

University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt +
Certificate in Treasury (CertT) - you are eligible to claim the award of Certificate in Treasury. This enables you to advance directly on to the Diploma in Treasury Management - see our qualifications pathway
Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT) - you qualify for an exemption from:
Unit 1 Corporate Finance for treasury.
For full information on the exemptions which are available please click the Student Information Brochure
If you are ready to apply, please complete the exemption form below and read the information under 'What happens next'.

In addition, students graduating from the:
- BA Finance programme who have passed the Corporate Treasury Management module AND Analysing Financial Statements module (formerly known as Analysing Financial Information) or
- BA Accounting and Finance who have passed the Corporate Treasury Management module AND International Financial Management module are eligible to:
BA Accounting and Finance graduates who have taken and passed the International Financial Management module; & BA Finance graduates can:
Unit 1: Context of Treasury
Unit 2: Cash & Liquidity Management
Unit 3: Corporate Finance
For full information on the exemptions which are available please click the Student Information Sheet.
If you are ready to apply, please complete the exemption form below and read the information under 'What happens next'.

Option 1: Certificate in Treasury for BSc Accounting and Finance graduates
Successful BSc Accounting and Finance graduates qualify for two exemptions from the Certificate in Treasury Unit 1: The context of treasury and Unit 3: Corporate finance.
Option 2: Certificate in Treasury for MSc Finance
Successful MSc Finance graduates who have taken and passed the BA 7020 International Money & Finance module qualify for two exemptions from the Certificate in Treasury Unit 1: The context of treasury, Unit 2: Cash and liquidity, Unit 3: Corporate finance and Unit 5: Risk analysis and management.
Option 3: Certificate in Treasury for MSc Accounting & Finance graduates
Successful MSc Accounting & Finance graduates who have taken and passed the BA 7020 International Money & Finance module qualify for three exemptions from the Certificate in Treasury: Unit 1: Context of Treasury, Unit 2: Cash and Liquidity and Unit 3: Corporate Finance.
Option 4: Certificate in Treasury for MSc Financial Business Management graduates
Successful MSc Financial Business Management graduates who have taken and passed the BA 7101 Risk Financing module qualify for one exemption from the Certificate in Treasury: Unit 3: Corporate finance.
Option 5: Certificate in Treasury for MSc Banking & Finance graduates
Successful MSc Banking & Finance graduates who have taken and passed the BA 7020 International Money & Finance module qualify for three exemptions from the Certificate in Treasury: Unit 1: Context of Treasury, Unit 3: Corporate Finance and Unit 5: Risk Analysis and Management.
Option 6: Certificate in Treasury for MSc Investment and Financial Risk Management graduates
Successful MSc Investment and Financial Risk Management graduates qualify for two exemptions from the Certificate in Treasury: Unit 3: Corporate Finance and Unit 5: Risk Analysis and Management.
For full information on the exemptions which are available please click the Student Information Sheet.
If you are ready to apply, please complete the exemption form below and read the information under 'What happens next'.

- gain exemption from the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF) qualification
- gain a Dual Award for the ACT’s Certificate in Treasury (CertT) qualification
- gain exemptions from Unit 1: Corporate Finance for Treasury, Unit 2: Risk Management for Treasury and Unit 3: The Treasury Manager of the Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT) as detailed below.
Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF) – all Masters of Applied Finance (MAppFin) graduates receive this exemption.
Certificate in Treasury (CertT) - MAppFin graduates who have completed the units Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and Corporate Treasury Management (CTM) can take up the award of the Certificate in Treasury.
Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT) - MAppFin graduates who have successfully completed the optional modules Corporate Treasury Management, Debt Capital Markets and the compulsory Professional Practice unit, receive exemption for the following Diploma in Treasury Management units:
- Unit 1: Corporate Finance for Treasury
- Unit 2: Risk Management for Treasury
- Unit 3: The Treasury Manager
For full information on the exemptions which are available please click the Student Information Sheet.
If you are ready to apply, please complete the exemption form below and read the information under 'What happens next'.
How to apply for exemptions
Step 1:Register or login to your ACT account
You will need to register first to apply for exemptions. If you are already registered then you just need to login with your username and password. You can register of login when you click on the Exemption form at step 2.
Step 2: Complete the Exemption form.
You will be required to upload evidence of your prior learning in the form of a certificate and transcript with the year you qualified clearly visible.
Have your credit/debit card details to hand, you will be required to make online payment through WorldPay.
Exemption fees
Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF) – GBP 100
Certificate in Treasury (CertT)
By unit – GBP 155
Diploma in Treasury (AMCT)
By unit - GBP 260
Plus any applicable sales taxes/VAT
What happens next?
- On submission of the exemption form you will receive an automated summary email of your selection and a worldpay emailed receipt.
- Your exemption(s) will be processed within five working days and you will be sent a confirmation email.
- If you want to book learning for a unit(s) you are not exempt from go to Where to study
- If you are studying or taking assessments for CertT you will need to become a Student member of the ACT. For more information go to Membership while studying
- If you want to book an assessment for a unit(s) you are not exempt from go to Assessment.