I'm thinking about doing the new ICB Level IV Diploma in Financial Management (currently studying ICB level 4 cert) and then afterwards the IFA level 4 qualification - the IFA have told me that they think doing the ICB qualification first would make the transition into their level 4 qualification easier.
Any thoughts on whether this is a good or a bad idea? it's with the aim of being self-employed as opposed to employed.
worth noting that the IFA has changed and is now merged with an Australian institute. Not in itself bad but there was a lot of issue over the way that it was done. I for one left the IFA on the back of that and some of the other IFA members from here have moved from IFA to AIA or ICPA so you may wish to check that out before making a decision.
The level IV diploma seems good and is definitely exhibit A for anyone wanting to prove that the ICB is now an accounting rather than bookkeeping qualification.
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Shaun
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Thanks for that - the ICPA don't appear to do their own qualifications as far as I can see. The AIA seem to require 3 years supervised work experience (initial professional development) on top of their exams - I think the IFA look for two years?
