ICSA INFORMATION 2013

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR? The Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration (COFA) and Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration (DOFA) are stand-alone qualifications and are for those staff employed in the offshore finance sector who need a broad perspective of the industry. On completion of the Diploma, students can sit the Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) examinations, and on satisfying work experience and membership requirements, can become a Chartered Secretary, a member of ICSA and to use the designatory letters ACIS (Associate) and ultimately FCIS (Fellow) after their name. The COFA and DOFA can each be completed within a year. We recommend no more then two CSQS papers should be undertaken per sitting so the qualification can be completed within 2 years. 1. COFA (4 papers) 3. 1. DOFA (4 papers) 3. 1. CSQS Level One
(4 papers)

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

HOW MANY PAPERS?

Accounting Fundamentals Offshore Business Environment Offshore Trust & Co Admin Governance & Reporting Financial Reporting & Analysis Corporate Law Financial Decision Making Company Secretarial Practice

2. 4. 2. 4. 2. 4. 2. 4.

Investment Principles of Trust & Co law Business Management Portfolio Management Applied Business law Corporate Governance Strategy in Practice Chartered Secretaries Case Study

3. 1.

CSQS Level Two

(4 papers)

3.

COST

250 per module for registration + one exam entry for COFA with ICSA 350 per module for registration + one exam entry for DOFA with ICSA 105 initial registration for CSQS with ICSA 195 exam entry fee per CSQS paper with ICSA (excl. the Case Study) 260 fee for the Case Study COFA and DOFA exams are in February and July each year CSQS exams are in June and November/December each year COFA and DOFA results are released approx. 8 weeks after the exam CSQS results are released up to 8 weeks after the exam To register as a student with ICSA you must be 16 years of age or over COFA - Nil - although candidates should be in a relevant occupation DOFA - COFA or other relevant qualifications, such as a university degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) o CSQS All the ICSA study material is produced in English and the examinations are all conducted in English. To enable progress on the qualification it is recommended that students have a score of at least 6 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or an equivalent. It will help if you have previously studied other subjects, and particularly if you have done essaystyle assessment in English before. ICSA operates an open entry policy for registration to CSQS: it is up to you to decide whether your previous qualifications or experience are suitable for entry on to the programme. If you have no degree level qualifications or any suitable relevant professional experience you should carefully consider the level and breadth of the qualification and the amount of study required before registering. Members of relevant professional bodies, such as Chartered Accountants and Law Society qualified lawyers may qualify for entry onto the Fast Track Professional route to CSQS

WHEN ARE THE EXAMS?

WHEN ARE RESULTS RELEASED?

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT: THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATORS 16 PARK CRESCENT LONDON W1B 1AH TEL: 02075804741 ICSA.ORG.UK STUDENTSUPPORT@ICSA.CO.UK

ICSA INFORMATION 2013

STUDYING WITH BPP
COFA Qualification Full Course Typically 7 or 8 classes from 5.00pm 8.00pm per subject. Cost 478.00 (excl GST) for the classes, material and tutor support Revision only Typically 3 revision classes from 5.00pm 8.00pm per subject. Cost 160.00 (excl GST) for revision course and revision materials Home Study Typically 3 revision classes from 5.00pm 8.00pm per subject. Cost 276.00 (excl GST) for revision course, course and revision materials and tutor support Online Classroom (Investment, Principle of Trust & Co Law available for autumn 2013 only, other modules to follow in 2014) includes online study, Co-Hort tutor and BPP study material only. Cost 287.00 (excl GST) Full Course Typically 13 classes from 5.00pm 8.00pm per subject. Cost 780.00 (excl GST) for the classes, material and tutor support Revision only Typically 4 revision classes from 5.00pm 8.00pm per subject. Cost 297.00 (excl GST) for revision course, revision materials and tutor support Home Study Typically 4 revision classes from 5.00pm 8.00pm per subject. Cost 478.00 (excl GST) for revision course, course and revision materials and tutor support Online Classroom (Offshore Trust & Co Admin, Portfolio Management available for autumn 2013 only, other modules to follow 2014) includes online study, Co-Hort tutor and BPP study material only. Cost 468.00 (excl GST) Face to Face Classroom Typically 5 sessions from 9.00am 4.00pm and 2 evenings from 5.00pm 8.00pm per subject. Cost from 895.00 (excl GST) for the classes, material and tutor support. Revision Only Typically 1 Friday & 1 Saturday from 9.00am 4.00pm per subject. Cost from 403.00 (excl GST) for revision course and revision materials. Online Classroom Study online in your own time with the aid of proactive tutor guidance and support, online lectures and exam focused materials. Cost 538.00 (excl GST) Online Classroom Live provides you with the traditional structure and support of classroom learning, but with the convenience of attending classes wherever you are. Cost 716 for the whole course or 322.00 for revision only Face to Face - Integrated Study Programme Materials
o o o o ICSA approved Study Text BPP course notes written by the BPP tutor Practice & Revision Kit CSQS - Two course exams and one final mock exam

DOFA Qualification

CSQS Qualification

Study Materials for COFA/DOFA & CSQS

Online Classroom
o o o BPP course notes written by the BPP tutor Practice & Revision Kit Two course exams (marked) & one final exam (marked)

Online Classroom Live

o BPP course notes written by the BPP tutor Practice & Revision Kit Two course exams (marked) & one final exam (marked)

Revision Only
o Revision course notes o o

Study Support

Access to tutors outside the classroom Internet access on the premises Students reports (Face to Face only) Co-Hort tutor (OCR Live & OCR only) COFA/DOFA 2 exam mock CSQS 3 exam mocks Lifetime Pass Assurance in the event that you fail an exam you will be entitled to book another course, free of charge, until you pass. Subject to terms and conditions

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