3278 Accounting & Finance courses

ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets Gain an understanding of money laundering risks and vulnerabilities in capital markets by exploring the financial market product, customer risk and service risk typologies. The course will examine the specific financial crime risk factors involved in key customer types such as funds and exchanges. It compares the vulnerabilities of major financial markets products, such as derivatives and foreign exchange. You will also learn more about the importance of the CDD process in mitigating these risks. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. Regulatory environment, risks and impacts on the world of corporate banking and financial markets Market abuse, fraud and manipulation, tax evasion, sanctions risk Risk exposure and specific customer typologies Financial markets products and their susceptibility to financial crime The CDD process

ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk and New Technology Explore the landscape of new and emerging technology in today's world, viewed through the lens of financial crime risk management. This practical course is ideal for compliance professionals and will help you: understand innovations impacting the financial sector understand the definitions and subsets of RegTech and FinTech and how to potentially leverage big data to prevent financial crime assess the benefits and risks of new technologies adopt the horizon-scanning approach to emerging technologies. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? Applying financial crime concepts to emerging technology Emerging technologies and financial crime risk The impact of innovation on financial services Harnessing RegTech to minimise financial crime Predicting the next wave of disruptive technology for financial services

ICA Specialist Certificate in Corporate Governance - Course Overview Corporate governance is a key driver in delivering the right outcomes for organisations and helping them to meet corporate objectives. Regulators view effective corporate governance mechanisms as good indicators of a firm's culture of compliance because good governance is likely to indicate good internal culture. This online course will help you: get to grips with the purpose, key success factors and risks associated with governance understand the impact of good governance on the success of organisational strategies assess and design frameworks that serve your firm's objectives and improve performance evaluate the impact of the digital revolution on governance and future developments ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the ICA Certificate in Corporate Governance and will be entitled to use the designation -Spec.Cert(CorpGov) The function and purpose of the organisation The governance of regulated enterprise and the purpose of the Board of Directors The importance, impact and opportunity of organisational culture Conflict management in the organisation Organisational structure, hierarchy and policy frameworks Communication strategy Internal control and influence power Broad-base governance - beyond the balance sheet The digital revolution and its influence on governance Governance - a never ending story

ICA Specialist Certificate in Conduct Risk Do you know what good conduct looks like for a firm and what it looks like for customers? Are you aware of the impacts of poor conduct? Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to be able to answer these questions and more. Discover conduct and conduct risk in the context of governance risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks Review examples of good conduct and how they contribute to good customer and market outcomes Get to grips with conduct in practice including the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime, MiFID II, GDPR, handling complaints and vulnerable customers ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? Development of the conduct agenda Core components of conduct risk What does good conduct look like for a firm? Know your responsibilities and accountabilities What does good conduct look like for customers? Meeting the customer's objectives ~ the outcomes-focused approach The importance of good market conduct Non-financial misconduct Understanding a conduct framework in practice - the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (UK)

ICA Specialist Certificate in Combating the Financing of Terrorism Firms have a crucial role to play in identifying activity linked to terrorism. This course will examine the key motivating factors and ideologies that drive terrorists and explore how they raise and use funds to advance their goals and achieve their objectives. You will examine the global CFT environment, explore sources of financing, identify red-flag indicators and consider proliferation issues (dual-use goods and WMD). ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? Introduction to terrorism Terrorism threats and risk assessment Hierarchy of international and regional legislative and regulatory framework Risk management Red flag indicators

ICA Specialist Certificate in Anti-Corruption - Course Overview Manage your firm's bribery and corruption risk exposure more effectively with this accessible, online course. Manage your firm's bribery and corruption risk exposure more effectively with this accessible, online course. You will examine global anti-corruption frameworks and identify key anti-corruption controls to help mitigate the risks. You will consider and evaluate fundamental area's including PEPs, third parties and appraise geographical & sectoral risks. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the ICA Certificate in Anti-Corruption and will be entitled to use the designation- Cert(ABC) What will you learn by studying the ICA Certificate in Anti-Corruption? Understanding corruption The craft of corruption Who are the stakeholders? High-risk countries, industries and customers Anti-corruption legislation Enforcement An holistic approach to corruption risk mitigation Future trends and the rise of the anti-corruption professionals

ICA Specialist Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Art Art market participants now face further regulatory requirements under 5AMLD. Implementing these requirements and dealing with regulators can be daunting. This unique qualification will give you the knowledge, skills and practical tools to carry out your role with confidence. Essential AML concepts - understand the fundamentals of money laundering and customer due diligence The risks for the art market - find out where participants are most vulnerable and the legal and regulatory requirements for the market Risk-based approach - discover how to assess and mitigate the risks AML in operation - see what good controls, monitoring, and customer due diligence look like ICA Specialist Certificates are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This specialist qualification covers: Essential AML concepts Money laundering risks in the art market The art market - a summary AML in operation Risk-based approach, culture and governance

ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk Sanctions can be complex, and dealing with sanctioned parties can be risky. National or international sanctions may be issued against individuals, entities, groups or nations; or even trading activities/particular sectors. Those bodies charged with enforcing sanctions compliance are particularly active at the moment, with multiple fines for firms in recent years stretching into billions of dollars. Suitable for those working in financial crime and regulatory compliance, this could help you: understand sanctions and the international context discover the screening systems and controls define a sanctions governance framework manage alert investigations learn the challenges of change and the cost of getting it wrong This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded the ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk and will be entitled to use the designation- Spec.Cert(Sanctions) This qualification is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This course provides Participants with a detailed understanding of the following topics: Understanding sanctions The international context Defining a sanctions governance framework Sanctions lists and screening Managing alert investigations The cost of getting it wrong The challenges of change

ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention A practical, introductory course that will give you a solid understanding of core financial crime, fraud, bribery, and corruption risks. This qualification explores: Financial crime - the risks Fraud controls - different strategies, systems, and controls in practice Fraud typologies in banking Bribery & corruption - the risks and international initiatives to combat these risks Fraud response policy - explore the objectives of a plan, the reporting channels and contingencies This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Students can expect the following outcomes Understanding of the key risks and controls essential for financial crime prevention. Knowledge to help protect a firm against the continuous threat of financial crime Verifiable evidence of learning ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Following successful completion of the ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention training course, students will be able to use the designation 'Cert. (FCA).' This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention training course develops knowledge and practical skills in the following areas: What is Financial Crime? What Are the Financial Crime Risks? Fraud Controls Banking - Fraud Typologies Identity Theft and Electronic Crime Bribery & Corruption Fraud Response Policy Criminal Offences - exploring the UK system At the end of the course there is a one hour multiple choice examination that is taken online.

ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering A practical, introductory-level course that will give you a solid understanding of core money laundering and terrorist financing risks. Through this qualification, you will: discover what money laundering and terrorist financing are and why sanctions are important appreciate the vulnerabilities of financial institutions to money laundering and terrorist financing explore what anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing is in practice and what the legal and regulatory structures look like understand management obligations and the risk-based approach to money laundering and terrorist financing Suitable for operational or front-line staff and those considering embarking on a new career in AML as a stepping-stone for study at a higher level. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. What are the benefits of undertaking this qualification?: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate This ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering - Cert (AML) What will you learn? Understanding Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Vulnerabilities of financial institutions to money laundering and terrorist financing Anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing in practice Anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing - legal and regulatory structures Management obligations and the risk-based approach to money laundering and terrorist financing How will you be assessed? Assessed by online multiple-choice exam