Exemptions & Entry Point

Open Entry

Your entry point will be the Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration if you hold one of the following:

ICSA Awards:

Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration
Certificate in Business Practice
Certificate in Company Secretarial Practice & Share Registration Practice
Certificate in Employee Share Plans
Certificate in Charity Management

Academic Qualifications

A recognised degree in any discipline

Note: Candidates without relevant knowledge are strongly advised to study introductory modules from the Certificate, as underpinning for the Diploma modules.

Professional Qualifications

Chartered Institute of Bankers Certificate in Offshore Administration (September 2001 – April 2003) in Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man
Jersey Offshore Certificate
Guernsey/Isle of Man Certificate in International Financial Administration - awarded in partnership with the Institute of Financial Services

Fully qualified members of the following Chartered Professional bodies:

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England/Wales/Scotland/Ireland
Law Society

Note: Candidates without relevant knowledge are strongly advised to study introductory modules from the Certificate, as underpinning for the Diploma modules.

In order for the Institute to ensure you enter at the correct entry point, you must provide authenticated photocopies of any educational certificates upon which your claim is based.

Please note that exemptions are a concession granted by ICSA and not an automatic right. ICSA does not award exemptions for work experience.

To register as a student with ICSA you must be 16 years of age or over.

ICSA operated an open entry policy for registration to CSQS meaning students can decide whether previous qualifications or experience are suitable for entry onto the programme.
If students do not have degree level qualifications or any suitable relevant professional experience they should carefully consider the level and breadth of the qualification and the amount of study required before registering.

The scheme comprises eight modules. However, depending on your current qualifications and experience you may be exempt from certain modules. Please take a look at our exemption table to find out if you qualify for any exemptions. http://www.icsa.org.uk/assets/files/pdfs/join%20us/CSQS%20Exemption%20Policy.pdf