The FIA qualification

Foundations in Accountancy contains the following qualifications:

• Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting: two exams and a professionalism and ethics module
• Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting: two exams and a professionalism and ethics module
• Diploma in Accounting and Business: three exams and a professionalism and ethics module
• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT): all of the above exams, plus two further exams, a professionalism and ethics module and one year’s relevant practical experience
• Certificates in Auditing, Taxation and Financial Management: an individual certificate plus a professionalism and ethics module.

The CAT Qualification and the Diploma in Accounting and Business offer a route into the ACCA Qualification, providing you with a development path for employees with high potential.