CIFA
Certificate in Finance and Accounting
SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING COURSE WITH INSTRUCTOR COACHING
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CIFA
Certificate in Finance and Accounting
SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING COURSE WITH INSTRUCTOR COACHING
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Upon completion of CIFA training, the learner will be able to:
FAST TRACK YOUR CAREER
A working knowledge of finance and accounting principles and processes is essential for everyone, regardless of their professional background. CIFA curriculum has been designed for the non-financial professionals who interact and are involved with financial and accounting processes, for example, people working in supply chain management, project management, manufacturing, and other areas.
CIFA training helps align with, and achieve strategic financial objectives.
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The CIFA course contains the knowledge and skills about costing and financial processes for non-financial professionals, to help them better understand the impact of their function’s performance on the costs and overall finances of the organization.
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The certificate is valid for three years and can be renewed by retaking the course, or providing evidence of similar training. Renewal fee may apply.
CIFA CURRICULUM
Similar to the other courses offered by BRASI, CIFA course has been developed using the ADDIE methodology of curriculum development, following the guidelines contained in the ASTM Standard E-2659.
BRASI's Program Advisory Group (BRASI PAG) is responsible for the development, surveillance and continuous improvement of BRASI's training programs.
CIFA CURRICULUM
The CIFA course provides fundamental knowledge in the key areas of finance and accounting, including the following: Financial statements, financial ratios, double-entry book-keeping method/debit and credit entries, capital budgeting, inventory valuation methods, product costing, cost of goods manufactured (COGM), cost of goods sold (COGS), breakeven analysis, ABC costing, throughput accounting, amortization, depreciation and more.
CIFA CONTENT
The CIFA training is intended for people who wish to acquire a functional knowledge of finance and accounting and the main principles and terminology in order to better understand and support the overall cost and finance objectives of their organization.
ACCESS CIFA
LEARNING RESOURCES include online interactive training modules, downloadable, print-ready handbooks, examples and exercise files and a quiz for each module.
Self-paced on-line learning modules and test includes 24x7 access to the BRASI Learning Management System through user login.
Students can take the final test upon completion of the course review, and download the certificate upon passing the test. Certificates for all of the BRASI courses are issued centrally by BRASI only.
Live Q&A sessions are held to answer any specific questions and explain key concepts as needed. Participation in the Q&A sessions is optional and is not taken into account for the passing score.
COURSE LENGTH &
The course is designed to be completed within three months. However, extension is allowed upon request.
Upon completing the course review, students can take the final test. Time allowed for the test is 90 minutes, and the passing score is 70%.
COURSE FEE, CANCELLATION AND REFUND:
The course fee as advertised on both the BRASI and Flowers websites is subject to change without notice. Cancellation is allowed within three days from the date of access to the course. Full refund is made within two days of cancellation.
A CIFA certificate holder has a basic understanding of the various processes and calculations used in finance and accounting, can apply the knowledge in combination with various areas of specialization such as supply chain management, manufacturing, project management and others.