ICAEW CFAB Assurance

The ICAEW Assurance exam is an essential component of your studies, concentrating on the fundamental aspects of assurance practices. It underscores the vital importance of assurance knowledge within the professional setting. This includes a comprehensive understanding of assurance processes, the implementation of assurance standards, the evaluation and improvement of control systems, and the pivotal role of assurance in enhancing the reliability of financial information. The exam is designed to provide you with the crucial skills and knowledge for effectively conducting assurance tasks, thereby supporting the integrity and credibility of financial reporting and contributing to informed decision-making in organizations. Our online course provides you with the resources needed for exam mastery, featuring accessible-on-demand lessons, bespoke notes and slides, and automatically graded practice questions.

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Our online course includes
  • Comprehensive on-demand video lessons covering the entire syllabus 
  • Bespoke course notes & slides
  • Auto-graded exam-style questions
  • Auto-graded mock exams 
  • On-demand online tutor support

ICAEW Assurance example lecture

In this video you'll get a glimpse of the engaging and informative content delivered by our expert tutors. Our online course format offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to watch the lectures multiple times to fully grasp the concepts at your own pace. You have the freedom to pause, rewind, and re-watch any section as needed, ensuring you can understand and apply the knowledge effectively. Whether you're revising for an exam or looking to reinforce your learning, our video lectures are designed to accommodate your individual study needs.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Assurance exam look like?

The Accounting examination comprises 50 question formatted as multiple-choice, multi-part multiple-choice, or multiple-response. Each question is worth 2 marks.

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What previous qualifications are required to start the ICAEW CFAB qualification?

Entry to the ICAEW CFAB qualification does not require any prior qualifications. After passing all 6 exams, you become eligible for entry into the ICAEW qualification.

What is the ICAEW CFAB qualification?

The ICAEW CFAB (Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business) qualification is a internationally recognised certificate that teaches essential knowledge in business, finance and accounting.

It comprises six exams that cover key aspects of financial and management accounting.

Upon completion, it provides a pathway to the ICAEW qualification.

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What is the ACA Qualification?

The ICAEW (Institute of chartered accountants in England and Wales) Chartered Accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. It is valued around the world in business, practice and the public sector.

It involves passing a series of exams, gaining relevant work experience, and fulfilling professional ethics requirements, thereby preparing candidates for senior roles in accountancy, management, and consultancy.

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In what order should I take the ICAEW CFAB exams?

You can take the six exams in any order. However, we would recommend taking the accounting paper before the assurance paper.

I have enrolled onto an IPALearning course, what else do I need to do?

To sit for your exams and achieve the qualification, you must register as an ICAEW CFAB student with the ICAEW.

Click here to register as an ICAEW CFAB student.