ICAEW CFAB - FINAL Student Welcome Guide

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Your welcome guide

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Helping you make the most

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We have over144,000 members

We have offices in UK,Belgium, Hong Kong,Singapore, Malaysia,United Arab Emirates,Vietnam, China and

Indonesia

His Royal HighnessThe Prince of Wales isan honorary member

Some of the early ICAEWpresidents went on to formtodays global Big Four firms

We advise governments, institutesand organisations on best practice,tax, cyber-security, regulatorycompliance and more

We work inschools anduniversities tohelp youngpeopledevelop theircommercialawareness andjob-essential skills

Our EconomicInsightspublicationsprovideinsights intobusiness indifferent parts

of the world

We work withgovernments to help raisenumeracy levels in schools

Established in 1880 whenQueen Victoria grantedour Royal Charter

ICAEW stands for The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Englandand Wales and we are a world-leading professional membershiporganisation. We promote and support our students and membersaround the world throughout their career development.

The ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB) isone of the many qualifications that we offer. It is also the first six modules of

our world-leading chartered accountancy qualification, the ACA.

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Congratulations, you are now registered with ICAEW to study for theICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB).

Whether you are studying ICAEW CFAB through our University Student Scheme (USS), ourHigher Apprenticeship schemes or through any other route, you are in great company.

qualification overview

how to make the most of ICAEW support during your studies

how to get started

quick AZ of the ICAEW CFAB exams

using ICAEW CFAB to help your job hunting

towards chartered accountancy

To help you in your studies, here are some key web links.

icaew.com/cfabstudents your student homepage

icaew.com/cfabstudyresources access your free study supportincluding sample exams, examiner guidance, study webinars and more

icaew.com/cfabexams exam regulations, booking your exams,preparing for your exams and more

icaew.com/cfabcpl exam exemption/credit for prior learning information

icaew.com/cfablearning study options, costs, find a tuition provider,buy your learning materials

icaew.com/trainingfile get your exam results

of students wouldrecommend it to others**151 self-study students surveyed in November 2014.97%

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1. Qualification overview

The ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB) consists of six modules.

You can sit the exam modules in any order and at a speed that suit s you, so you can easily fit studying around your work and

personal commitments.

You get a certificate for each module you sit/pass and once you have passed all six modules, we will send you the quali fication

certificate.

You dont need to complete any modules for which you have received credit for prior learning (exemptions) .

MODULE SYLLABUS HEADLINES EXAMPLES OF WHATS EXPLAINED

Accounting*

Maintaining financial records

Adjustments to accounting records and financialstatements

Preparing financial statements

Assets and liabilities

Gross and net profit

Profit / loss

Balance sheet

Cash flow

Invoicing

ManagementInformation

Costing and pricing

Budgets and forecasts

Performance management

Management decision-making

Business costs

Pricing strategies, considerations and profit margins

Budgeting

Measuring business performance against budgets and goals

Decisions required by a business to function effectively

Law Impact of civil law on business and professional services

Company and insolvency law

The impact of criminal law on business and professionalservices

The impact of law in the professional context

Laws applicable to organisations

Legal requirements to set up a company

Disputes with suppliers or clients

Employment law

Contract law

Principles of Tax Objectives and types of tax

Ethics and administration

Income tax and national insurance contributions

Capital gains tax and corporation tax on chargeablegains

Corporation tax

VAT

Types of tax that individuals and companies pay

Tax requirements for individuals and companies

Implications of not complying with tax requirements

Business andfinance

Business objectives and functions

Business and organisational structures

The role of finance

The role of the accountancy profession

Governance, sustainability, corporate responsibility andethics

External environment

Organisational structures, functions and people management

Theories of economics, finance and business

Strategic planning

Different finance sources available to businesses

External influences on businesses and their impact onbusiness decisions

The importance of competition and how it affects businessdecisions

Assurance The concept, process and need for assurance

Internal controls

Gathering evidence for an assurance engagement

Professional ethics

What is assurance, why its needed and whats involved

Types of risk a business might be exposed to

* The Accounting module is compulsory for all students. The exceptions are for individuals who have a relevant qualification (eg, AAT or Accounting degree) that provides eligibility for examcredit at the Accounting module and who have also passed the ACA Financial Accounting and Reporting paper. All modules are examined in English.


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Self-study guide

For students who are studying on their own,

independently of any tuition provider, there is a new

guide to help you prepare to pass your exams. It covers:

what the examiners look for at each module,

tutor tips to help you pass,

how to balance your study with other commitments,

how ICAEW CFAB can help you get a job, and

whats involved in a career in chartered accountancy.

We now post this out to all students when they first

register as a student, but as its new, if you havent

had yours you can download a copy from the Preparing

for your exams section. icaew.com/cfabexams

Business English

Our employability web area has webinars, workbooks

and help sheets to help you improve your Business

English. There is help on correct punctuation, confusing

words, grammar, improving your business vocabulary

and more. So if you are confused about when to use

affect or ef fect or whats the difference between its andits, then this will be of great help to you.

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Module certificates

We will send you a certif icate of achievement for each

ICAEW CFAB that you sit/pass. Add these to your CV

or career resum and job applications to demonstrate

your new skills to potential employers as you progress

through the qualification.

Employability skills

Our employability skills web area has plenty of guidance

to help you understand what employers are looking forin recruits, how to develop the skills that employers look

for, how to improve your Business English skills plus top

tips for CVs and interviews. Youll find lots of webinars,

articles, blogs, presentations and useful links.

icaew.com/employability

Excel skills

Having good Excel skills is increasingly important for

any role and great to add to your CV/career resum.

Thats why, as an ICAEW CFAB student you can develop

your Excel skills through videos, short exercises and

self-test options which allows you to chart your progress.

This is a great way to develop your job-essential skills

and it could also help you better manage your

personal budgeting.

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2. How to make the most of ICAEW support

icaew.com/cfabstudyresources

Study webinars tells you how theexam marks are awarded at eachmodule and how to allocate yourtime in each exam; there is one foreach module

Errata if we find any errors in thelearning materials, we will produceerrata sheets with the correctinformation; you will need to usethese when studying for your exams

Syllabus what subjects are coveredin each module and important areasof each module

Sample assessments to helpyou with question practicebefore the exam

Examiner top tips advice andguidance from examiners andtutors

Study guides puts yourlearning into context

Free study resources from ICAEW
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Bookkeeping programme

We have produced an optional, online bookkeeping

and accounts preparation programme. This programme

does not form part of the ICAEW CFAB qualification. It

is there as an optional extra to help your understanding

and build your skills of bookkeeping and accounts

preparation. It takes you through the process of

preparing a set of financial statements for a fictitious

fireworks company and complements the learning

materials and skills learnt in the Accounting module.

You can access this in the Accounting module tab.icaew.com/cfabstudyresources

ICAEW CFAB e-newsletter

The ICAEW CFAB e-newsletter (46 t imes a year)

will keep you up to date with study advice, exam

information, skills sessions and job alerts. Please make

sure that ICAEW has your latest email address at all

times.

Student community

The ICAEW online student community provides you

with exam support and study advice from your fellow

students around the world. Youll have access to the

latest resources and be able to network with others. You

can also talk to ACA students to find out what its like

to study for our world-leading chartered accountancy

qualification.

icaew.com/studentcommunity

Student facebook page

ICAEW contributors post relevant industry news, links

to exam support and regular competitions. Search and

Like Students@ICAEW at facebook.com

Youll need your student ID to gain access.

NUS extra student card

As an ICAEW CFAB student, you are entit led to apply

for a NUS Extra card which of fers fantastic discounts

on over 170 of your favourite high street and online

brands. The NUS Extra card is currently only available toICAEW CFAB students studying in the UK. Youll need to

enter ICAEW in your place of study.

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Library and information service

The Library and Information Service (LIS) is ICAEWs

world-leading accountancy and business library. You

have access to a range of resources free of charge,

including the catalogue, LibCat.

icaew.com/library

Specialist e-newsletters

As an ICAEW CFAB student, you can register free ofcharge with one of our world-class faculties to receive

a free monthly e-newsletter. Our specialist faculties

provide the latest updates and essential knowledge

to help you stay ahead in the ever-changing business

environment. Our faculties include:

Audit and Assurance

Corporate Finance

Finance and Management

Financial Reporting

Financial Services

Information Technology

Tax

Tax in Business

To register, please [email protected]

with your name, student ID number and chosen

faculty.

Student support team

The student support team can help you throughout

your ICAEW CFAB studies. You can contact them by

telephone, email or the live help facility on the website.

For live help, go to icaew.com/cfabstudents

T +44 (0)1908 248 250

E [email protected]

The student support helpline is open Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday and Friday 08:3017:30 and 09:3017:30 on

Wednesdays, UK time.

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Keep your details up to date

Please keep us up to date with any changes to your

contact details. This ensures you receive all the

information you need during your studies including

your exam certificates, confirmation of your examresults and all the latest news and guidance.

Contact the student support team or visit

icaew.com/cfabstudents where you can check and

update your details.
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Now you have registered with us as an ICAEW CFAB student you can start your studies, apply for your exams

(computer-based assessments) and access all of the free study resources.

To help get you started, follow these easy steps.

Credit for prior learning (CPL) / Exam exemptions

Apply for credit for prior learning (CPL) this is also known as exemptions and recognises

areas of the syllabus that you may have already covered as part of your academic or

professional studies. There are up to five credits available at ICAEW CFAB. The Accounting

module is compulsory to all students* (see exceptions on page 4).

If you receive credit for prior learning/exemptions, it may only take a few months for you

to complete ICAEW CFAB. Without exam credit, this certificate-level qualification is st ill

achievable in 12 months.

Allow at least 14 days for us to assess and process your exam credit application

You cannot apply for credit on an ICAEW CFAB exam you have already sat

Check if you are eligible to apply for exam credit at icaew.com/cfabcpl

When to apply for exam credit we normally advise students to claim for exam credit at the

point of registration, but if you are doing a degree or another professional qualification, youmay not be able to apply for credit until you have completed the relevant learning in Year 2 or

3 of your course.

Employer support if your employer is supporting you through your studies, either

financial ly or allowing you time of f work to study, you may need their permission to apply for

credit for prior learning/exemptions for any of the ICAEW CFAB modules. Some employers

may want you to do all of the modules even if you are eligible for exam credit.

Learning options

Choose a learning option that works for you there are lots of study options available.

Classroom tuition delivered in a classroom by experienced tutors. You also get to meet and

learn from other ICAEW students. This option may require you to study for the modules in a

set order.

Online learning if you are unable to attend classes, online learning could be ideal for you.

Learning can be delivered in a number of ways including live and recorded tuition sessions

combined with self-study.

Self-study you can study the modules on your own, using the ICAEW learning materials that

are available from our distributors.

Blended learning you can opt for a mixture of learning options on a module-by-module

basis, depending on how much support you feel you need. As an example, you could do

online learning for two, classroom tuition for three modules and self-study for one module.

You then need to decide which module to study first. If you are studying through a

tuition provider, they may require you to sit the exams in a set order. If you are studying

independently of tuition, then it is up to you which module to study first.

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Buy your learning materials

We advise all students to buy their learning materials one module at a time. The materials are

updated every year and you must always use the most up-to-date edition. Do not use any old

editions of the learning materials for any of your exams.

ICAEW cannot be held responsible for any marks you lose in an exam based on information you

have studied from an old edition of the learning materials. It is essential that you always use the

latest edition.

Each study pack consists of a study manual and question bank. If you are studying in a

classroom or online, please check with your tuition provider as the cost of the learning materials

are usually covered by the course fee charged by the tuition provider. Please check if the

learning materials are included as part of your course fee.

Buy the learning materials for each module at www.gillards.com/icaew

If any errors are found in the learning materials, the corrections or errata sheets will be

available in the relevant module tab at icaew.com/cfabstudyresources

Helping you to pass

Take a look at the How to make the most of ICAEW support on the previous pages.

Book an exam date

There are no set dates, so you can take them when you are ready and at any time of year. Each

assessment lasts 90 minutes and your results will be available online within 24 hours.

Apply for alternative assessment arrangements if you have a disability, health condition or

specific learning difficulty that is likely to affect you during an exam, please contact us as early

as possible so that we can assess what arrangements you might need. You must apply for

alternative arrangements no later than 30 days before your exam date. The application form is

at icaew.com/cfabexams

Apply for your exams you will need to apply directly with an approved exam centre, which will be:

your tuition provider contact details can be found at icaew.com/cfabstudents or

one of the centres within the Pearson Vue network at www.pearsonvue.com/icaew

Good luck with your exams!

Getting your certificates

For each ICAEW CFAB exam module you sit and pass, we will automatically send you (through

the post) a certificate of achievement to demonstrate the new skills you are acquiring. These

certificates are posted out every four weeks. We do not issue certificates for any module that

you have gained through exam exemption/credit for prior learning.

Once you have passed or received credit for prior learning/exemptions for all six exam modules

you have completed the ICAEW Certif icate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB).

We will post your final quali fication certif icate to you within four weeks of completing your final

exam.

Please be aware that we cannot post any certificates to you if your address has a PO boxnumber or is incomplete in any way.

Please make sure ICAEW has your correct postal address at all times. Update your contact

details online at icaew.com/cfabstudents (go to the my account link at the top of the page).

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Exam regulations

As an ICAEW CFAB student, it is your responsibility to make sure that you are aware of the

student and exam regulations at icaew.com/cfabexams

Number of exams Six (computer-based assessment exams)

Pass mark: 55% at each module

Duration: One and a half hours (each exam)

When: You can take the exams in any order at any time of year

Where: You need to sit the exams at an approved test centre.

Find your nearest centre at icaew.com/cfabexams

Exam attempts allowed: ICAEW regulations allow you a maximum of four

attempts at each assessment. However, if your employer

is contributing financially to your studies, you must

check with them first as they may choose to limit the

number of attempts you are entitled to. If you fail a

module four times, you will not be entitled to continue

as an ICAEW student any further (this includes possible

progression on to the ACA qualification).

icaew.com/cfabexams

What counts as an exam

attempt?

What time should I arrive

at the exam centre?

What identif ication do

I need to take with me?

Can I use a calculator?

What will be on my desk?

How do I begin the exam?

What type of questions

will there be?

Can I go back to change

an answer?

How do I move on to

the next question?

What happens at the end

of the exam?

4. Quick AZ of the ICAEW CFAB exams

Find all these answers and more in the

ICAEW CFAB exams guidance document.You should read this before each of your

exams at icaew.com/cfabexams
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Principles of Tax

From 01 January 2016, the Principles of Taxation assessmentexam will consist of 42 objective

test questions with two new scenario-based questions (20% of the marks, so 10% each).

The scenario-based questions will assess two main taxes covered in the syllabus:

Income tax and NIC

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Corporation tax.

The other 40 objective test questions are multiple choice, multi-part multiple choice, multiple

response or numeric entry (80% of the marks).

There are sample assessments online and a short video which takes you through an example of

the new scenario-based question.icaew.com/cfabstudyresources

Management Information

From 01 January 2016, this exam will consist of 33 objective test questions with one new

scenario-based question (20% of the marks). This question will assess any one of three topics:

Absorption and marginal costing techniques. In this question you would be required to

undertake calculations covering inventory valuation, overhead absorption rates, profit and loss,

either using absorption or marginal costing or both.

OR

Unit cost and pricing calculations. In this question you would be required to calculate the unit

price or cost using absorption or activity based costing (ABC) techniques.

OR

Variance analysis under either absorption or marginal costing, and reconciliation of the results

under these different methods. In this instance, you would be required to calculate a range of

variances using a standard costing system and/or an operating statement.

The other 32 objective test questions are multiple choice, multi-part multiple choice, multiple

response or numeric entry (80% of the marks).

Exam structure

From 01 January 2016, the way two of the ICAEW CFAB exams are being examined is changing.

Please read the following information carefully. You can also visit icaew.com/cfabstudyresources

These are the only changes to ICAEW CFAB. Everything else will remain the same regarding

applying and sitting your exams, exam length, pass mark, syllabus and learning outcomes.

There are sample assessments online and a short video which takes you through an example of a

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Accounting

The Accounting exam consists of 25 objective test questions in total including one longer

scenario-based question (worth 40% of the marks).For the scenario-based question, you will

be given either extracts from financial statements and asked to prepare a statement of cash

flows or a trial balance and asked to prepare an income statement and statement of financial

position. The other 24 objective test questions are multiple choice, multi-part multiple choice,

multiple response or numeric entry (60% of the marks).

There is a video demonstration which takes you through an example of an Accounting

scenario-based question. View this, sample questions and examiner guidance at

icaew.com/cfabstudyresources

Law

This exam has 50 questions in total. These are a combination of multiple choice or multi-part

multiple choice.

Business and Finance

This exam has 50 questions in total. These are a combination of multiple choice, multi-part

multiple choice and/or multiple response.

Assurance

This exam has 50 questions. These are a combination of multiple choice, multi-part multiple

choice and/or multiple response.

Exam results

Your exam results are usually available within 24 hours of your exam sitting. You can access

your results through your dashboard or training fi le at icaew.com/dashboardor

icaew.com/trainingfile

ICAEW allows a maximum of four attempts for each ICAEW CFAB module. However, if your

employer is making a financial contribution to your studies, they may limit you to fewer

attempts. You should check this with your employer.

If you fail an exam, you will need to arrange your resit with your employer, if they are

supporting your ICAEW CFAB studies, and/or the exam centre. Before your resit, you may

need time to do extra revision.

Receiving your certificates

We post out the certificates on a four-weekly rota, so it may be several weeks before you

receive your certificate. This applies for the module certificate and also the f inal ICAEW CFAB

qualification certificate.

Please note:We cannot post certificates to some addresses including those which have a PO

box number. Please provide us with an alternative address.

You must ensure that ICAEW has an accurate address for you at all times. You can email us

at [email protected] you can check and update your address on the website. To do this,

you can go to icaew.com/cfabstudents and click into the my account link in the black

header at the top of the webpage. You can update your details from there.
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5. ICAEW CFAB can help your job hunting

How ICAEW CFAB can help your job hunting

With more employers around the world now expecting to see recruits for any role with good

business and finance skills, you can use your ICAEW CFAB studies to help you in your job hunting.

Can help you get a new job or promotion

Can help you to increase the range of responsibilities in your current role

Increases the type of job roles you could apply for

Canboost your chances of gaining an ACA training vacancy

Add ICAEW CFAB to your CV / job applications

Remember to add that you are studying for the ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and

Business (ICAEW CFAB) to your CV (write the name of the qualification in full)

As you pass each module, add the name of the module and the % pass mark you achieved

Keep a copy of all of your exam certificates take these to your interviews

Shows your motivation and commitment

Studying ICAEW CFAB, especially if you have done it on your own, shows employers you are

dedicated, ambitious and self-motivated all great qualities that employers will look for in any

job applicant

Make sure you reference these qualities on your CV, in your job applications and at interview

Youll also be able to show employers you are gaining the business-essential skills thatemployers look for in any role in any organisation

Boosts your commercial awareness

One of the key things employers tell us is how important it is for all job applicants to be

commercially aware and appreciate global business issues

Being commercially aware can help give you the edge in the competitive job market

Your ICAEW CFAB studies will have given you some great insight and will help you to be more

commercially aware on a local, national and international level

More jobs available to you

The business, finance and accounting knowledge you will develop during your studies can help

increase the variety of jobs you can apply for

Most employers welcome recruits who have a good understanding of how a business really

works and can appreciate how a business operates

Can also help you gain a promotion or help you to increase the scope of responsibility and

influence you have in your existing job role

Personal confidence

Studying for ICAEW CFAB can help you to gain more confidence when managing your own

personal finances

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A career in chartered accountancyICAEW CFAB consists of the same six modules as the first level of our world-leading chartered

accountancy qualification, the ACA. So, if you want a career in accountancy, finance or business,

then the ACA could be your next step.

Explore whats involved

There are entry routes for school leavers, undergraduates, career changers, mature students and

entry routes for those who already have other accountancy qualifications, so its easy to find out

more.

See whats involved in chartered accountancy

Learn more about the ACA qualification

The different entry routes

And, get inspired by reading our student profiles

icaew.com/careers

Search for ACA training vacancies

To gain the ACA, you will need to work for an organisation that has been authorised by ICAEW to

train ACA students. There are thousands of these organisations around the world.

Look for ACA training vacancies, internships and work placements on our Training Vacancies

database at icaewtrainingvacancies.com

Look for ACA training vacancies on the individual websites of the companies youd like to work for.

Look at smaller companies too. According to the OECD, in most developed countries, 60-70%

of all jobs are in small to medium enterprises (SMEs). These are typically defined as companies

that employ fewer than 250 people and which have an annual turnover not exceeding 50

million euro, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million euro.

Add your CV to our available student register

Have you already completed at least four of the ICAEW CFAB exam modules?

Do you want to continue your studies towards the ACA qualification?

If you can answer YES to both of these questions, then you can enter your details onto our

Available Student Register (ASR). This is a list that is sent to employers who are looking to

recruit students who have some of the ACA exams already completed.

You cannot make use of this until you have completed at least four ICAEW CFAB modules.

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To have a successful career as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you need the right mixof knowledge, skills and on-the-job experience. Our chartered accountancy qualification,the ACA, is designed to make sure you develop all the skills and expertise you needthroughout your career.

The ACA combines work with study so you will have the opportunity to earn a salarywhile studying for a globally-recognised qualification. There are four key componentsthat you need to successfully complete in order to become a qualified ICAEW Chartered

Accountant.

Professional skills development (eg, decision-making, problem-solving and teamworking)

Ethics and professional scepticism training Three to five years practical work experience

15 accountancy, finance and business modules

To ensure you get the right mixture of these four components during your ACA training,there are two different training options. These are the ATE and the ATP schemes. You needto complete your training under one of these schemes to achieve the ACA qualification.

Work in an authorisedtraining employer (ATE)If the organisation or department youwork for is already an authorisedtraining employer (ATE) which meansit is authorised to train ACA students,then you could talk to them aboutwanting to carry on your studiestowards the ACA qualification.

If you do this while you are studying foryour ICAEW CFAB, then any relevantwork experience you may already be

gaining could count towards the ACA.

Work under an authorisedtraining principal (ATP)The authorised training principal (ATP)scheme is ideal if you work in (or wantto work for) an organisation that isnot an ICAEW authorised trainingemployer. We authorise an individualor training principal to oversee your

ACA training and help guide youthrough your studies.

The process of becoming an ATP is free,straightforward and we will support

you and your ATP from day one.

Learn more aticaew.com/atp

Is your company authorised to train ACAstudents?

Simply email us the company name andtown to [email protected]

Your company can also become an ATE. Itis a free and straightforward process. Seewhats involved.

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ICAEW EUROPE

227 Rue de la Loi

6th Floor

B-1040 Brussels

Belgium

T +32 (0)2 230 3272

F +32 (0)2 230 2851

E [email protected]

ICAEW CHINA (Beijing)Room 1103 Tower C1 Oriental Plaza

No.1 East Chang An Avenue

Dongcheng District

Beijing

100738 China

T +86 10 8518 8622/23

F +86 10 8518 7980

E [email protected]

ICAEW CHINA (Shanghai)

Unit 2505, 25/F Central PlazaNo. 381 HuaiHai Middle Road

Huangpu District, Shanghai

200020 China

T +86 21 6032 3577/78

F +86 21 6032 3576

E [email protected]

ICAEW HONG KONG

27th Floor

Wu Chung House

213 Queens Road East

Wanchai, Hong Kong

T +852 2287 7277

E [email protected]

ICAEW MIDDLE EAST

Currency House, Level 4

Dubai International Financial Centre

PO Box 506836

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

T +971 (0)4 408 0000

E [email protected]

ICAEW SOUTH EAST ASIA

9 Temasek Boulevard

#09-01 Suntec Tower Two

Singapore 038989

T +65 6407 1554

E [email protected]

ICAEW MALAYSIA

Level 2 Chulan Tower

3 Jalan Conlay50450 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

T +60 (0)3 2171 6022

E [email protected]

ICAEW INDONESIA

Regus Grand Indonesia

50th Floor, Menara BCA

JL. M.H. Thamrin

No. 1 Menteng

Jakarta 10310

Indonesia

T +6221 2358 5751

E [email protected]

ICAEW VIETNAM

Regus Centre, Level 5, Sentinel Place

Building 41A Ly Thai To Street

Hoan Kiem District

Hanoi

Vietnam

T +84 (4)3939 8786

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ICAEW is a world leading professional membership organisation that

promotes, develops and supports over 144,000 chartered accountants

worldwide. We provide qualif ications and professional development, share

our knowledge, insight and technical expertise, and protect the quality and

integrity of the accountancy and finance profession.

As leaders in accountancy, finance and business our members have the

knowledge, skills and commitment to maintain the highest professional

standards and integrity. Together we contribute to the success of individuals,

organisations, communities and economies around the world.

Because of us, people can do business with confidence.

ICAEW is a founder member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide and

the Global Accounting Alliance.

www.charteredaccountantsworldwide.com

www.globalaccountingalliance.com

ICAEW

Chartered Accountants Hall Moorgate Place London EC2R 6EA UK
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