AIA launches new Certificate in Business Finance for Professionals

Following the launch of a new streamlined professional qualification for accountants and auditors, the AIA has now unveiled its Certificate in Business Finance for Professionals.

There qualification consists of 4 components (Financial Management, Business Management, Management Accounting, Corporate Governance and Audit) which are tested via a single, online, multiple choice exam. All those who pass the exam will gain the designatory letters Cert (BFP).

The qualification is available 100% online through AIA’s interactive learning platform, AIA Achieve Academy.

An AIA spokesperson explained:The AIA Certificate in Business Finance for Professionals is an exciting new qualification which enables candidates to develop specialist knowledge and expertise in the core components of business finance, boost their employability, advance their knowledge and gain a recognised qualification.

“With no formal entry requirements the new qualification is open to all including school leavers, undergraduates, and career changers and is suitable for those starting out in business, anyone wishing to expand their business analysis skills or those working in finance, who have yet to obtain a qualification.”