Please read the below information before completing the non-accredited degree application form for exemptions.

You must provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that you have met the relevant syllabus coverage for each course exemption that you are applying for.

Subject requirements

Reporting and Performance: for an exemption to be awarded requires evidence of knowledge of key areas of financial and non-financial reporting and performance often covered in Financial Accounting modules.

Business Management and Finance: for an exemption to be awarded requires evidence of knowledge of how businesses operate, the financial and non-financial information required for the management of a business and how the finance function helps businesses achieve their objectives. These topics are often covered in Corporate Finance, Economics, Financial Management and Management Accounting modules.

Business Law:  for an exemption to be awarded requires evidence of knowledge of the UK legal system and elements of criminal and civil law which are relevant to the work of finance professionals. This type of syllabus is often covered in Business/Company/Corporate Law modules.

Assurance:  for an exemption to be awarded requires evidence of knowledge of the assurance process, professional scepticism, and the fundamental ethical principles which are relevant for assurance engagements. This type of syllabus is often covered in Audit, Assurance, Financial Reporting and/or Ethics modules.

Taxation:  for an exemption to be awarded requires evidence of knowledge of the UK tax system and the duties and roles of taxpayers, accountants and HMRC in tax compliance.  It covers both personal tax and business tax and is often covered in Personal and Business Tax, Fiscal Studies, Corporate and Capital Taxes modules.