The Qualifying Scheme

Overview of the scheme

ICSA’s qualifying scheme is one of the broadest-based professional qualifications, equipping you for a variety of different career paths.  Valued worldwide by employers, this highly marketable qualification comprises of eight modules.  You may need to study all eight modules or, depending on your existing qualifications, you may receive credits from some.   

Assessment for each module is by examination.  Exams are held in June and November.  For more details on exact dates and exam centres please visit www.icsa.org.uk/study.

Changes to the scheme

From June 2011 the scheme will be changing.  If you register with us on the current scheme you can simply transfer across to the new scheme when it comes into effect.  You will need to study the same number of modules regardless of when you register. 

The modules for both the current scheme and the new scheme are listed below:

Current Scheme (June 2010 and Nov 2010 exam sessions)

LEVEL 1: Financial Accounting Management Accounting Strategic and Operations Management Corporate Law

LEVEL 2: Corporate Governance Corporate Secretaryship Corporate Administration Corporate Financial Management

 

New Scheme (June 2011 exam session onwards)

LEVEL 1: Financial Reporting and Analysis Applied Business Law Corporate Governance OR Health Service Governance Corporate Law

LEVEL 2: Financial Decision Making Strategy In Practice Company Secretarial Practice Chartered Secretaries Case Study