Classification	Associate Level
Course Mode	Full Time
Course Duration	1 Year
Awarding Body	Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)
Subject Area	Accounting & Finance

About the Course

This is the first level of professional membership offered to individuals who have not yet completed the full examination structure or do not possess the relevant professional work experience. An Associate of the Institute of Financial Accountants has the level of competency considered necessary to complete the final accounts of a business. They will have the ability to interpret accounts, which will assist in day to day management decisions. An Associate Member may use the designatory letters AFA.

Course Structure

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Financial Management
• Audit Techniques
• Information Systems
• Management & Marketing

Teaching and Assessment

• The qualification is delivered mainly through class presentation, and group discussions.
• All papers are assessed by traditional written three hours exams which are scheduled by the Institute of Financial Accountant. Bradford Metropolitan College is an authorised exam centre of IFA so students do not have to go elsewhere to take the examinations.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who have got Technician Level certificate can proceed to this level. However, there are some other routes of entry as well. For example, candidates who have completed the following may get a direct entry to this level.

• HNC Business and Finance (with the relevant ‘pathway’)
• ACCA CAT or Part 1
• CIMA Foundation level