History

Canadian School of Finance & Management is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and offers an innovative distance learning program worldwide.

The School's innovative program is aware of the need for continuous education and that most students are short on time or do not wish to pursue a degree. Distance certificates offer students the chance to concentrate on an area of particular interest without the expense and time commitment on seeking an entire degree. Earning a certificate/diploma may be all that is necessary for career advancement or personal enrichment.

Our Mission

The mission of the school is to be a leading international management development institution, propelled by a commitment to develop action-oriented managers with a global perspective and executive leadership qualities to meet the rapidly changing needs of commerce and industry.

Canadian School of Finance & Management is committed to provide affordable international education and providing a stepping-stone for our graduates to advance to graduate programs of our partner universities at an advanced standing. We also have representation in most countries.

Graduate Certificates/Diplomas

• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Internal Auditing
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Management Accounting
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Financial Management
• Diploma in Corporate Governance
• Advanced Diploma in Financial Consulting
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Management
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Finance
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Professional Accounting
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Administrative Management
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Marketing Management
• Graduate Diploma in Professional Marketing

Single Subject Certificates

• Financial Accounting - International Accounting Standards
• Financial Reporting – International Accounting Standards
• Audit and Internal Review
• Audit and Assurance Services
• Performance Management
• Business Information Management
• Strategic Business Planning & Development
• Forensic Accounting
• Finance
• Decision Making
• International Marketing Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Risk Management
• Systems and Project Management
• Organizational Management
• Business Strategy
• Information Strategy
• Financial Strategy
• Managing Organizational Change
• Financial Information Analysis
• Leadership Fundamentals

Self-Study

Students follow a self-study route using the Canadian School of Finance & Management (CSFM) syllabus, study manuals, etc. registration is on a rolling basis.

Examination

A proctored examination on demand is available worldwide.

Advantages of CSFM Program:

It is widely accepted and recognized that students who study by flexible learning demonstrate a greater commitment to their career, possess the ability to cope with hard work under extreme pressure, and are ambitious for success. The benefits to you as a student studying through this medium are many:-.

for example:

• The ability to study whenever and wherever you happen to be, since attendance at timetabled lectures or tutorials on campus, is not required.
• Affordable high-quality education and development.

• The convenience of choosing when to start; enrollment is year-round.
• The flexibility to remain in work while meeting needs for additional skills, knowledge, development and qualifications.

The CSFM Mission

The mission of the school is to be a leading international management development institution, propelled by a commitment to develop action-oriented managers with a global perspective and executive leadership qualities to meet the rapidly changing needs of commerce and industry.

CSFM is dedicated to developing, delivering and supporting high-quality, distance-learning-based management development and learning programs to individuals and corporations around the world. Programs are aimed to challenge and develop individual skill and knowledge for career and personal development.

Examinations

To study for graduate certificate/diploma a candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree or it’s equivalent professional qualification. A copy of the candidate’s diploma, transcripts, or other written proof of completion of a degree/professional qualification program must accompany the candidate’s application. In exceptional circumstances work experience may be substituted for an appropriate degree or professional qualification.

For single subject certification there is no minimum education requirement.

Sitting an Examination

All exams are proctored and are three hours long. Exams are available on demand and are available worldwide.

Canadian School of Finance & Management is committed to provide affordable international education and providing a stepping-stone for our graduates to advance to graduate programs of our partner universities at an advanced standing. We also have representation in most countries.

Certificates

1. Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing

This certificate is offering in four parts.

• Part I - Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk and Control
• Part II - Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
• Part III - Business Analysis and Information Technology
• Part IV - Business Management Skills

Graduate Diploma in Internal Auditing

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing above certificate requirements to obtain graduate diploma, or an applicant can substitute dissertation of 15,000 words to satisfy above requirements to qualify for a diploma.

2. Graduate Certificate in Management Accounting

• Management Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Business Mathematics
• Business Economics
• Ethics Corporate Governance & Business Law
• Financial Analysis
• Finance
• Decision Making

Graduate Diploma in Management Accounting

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements. To obtain graduate certificate, or an applicant can substitute dissertation of 15,000 ords to satisfy above requirements to qualify for a diploma.

3. Graduate Certificate in Financial Management

• Financial Information for Management
• Financial Management and Control
• Strategic Financial Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Strategy
• Risk Management
• Finance
• Business Analysis

4. Graduate Diploma in Financial Management

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements. to obtain graduate certificate, an applicant can substitute dissertation of 15,000 words to satisfy above requirements to qualify for a diploma

5. Diploma In Corporate Governance

The aim of the diploma is to develop knowledge and understanding of the main theoretical perspectives and frameworks of corporate governance, integrating regulatory, international, ethical, environment and social dimensions.

Assessment

The Diploma is assessed by two 5,000 word written projects.

6. Graduate Certificate in Management

After completing the following single subject examination one can apply for the above certificate.

• Business Information Management
• Strategic Business Planning & Development
• Organizational Management
• Business Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Managing Organizational Change
• Financial Information Analysis
• Leadership Fundamental

Graduate Diploma in Management

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements. to obtain graduate certificate. An applicant can substitute dissertation of 15,000 words to satisfy above requirements to qualify for a diploma.

Certificates

7. Graduate Certificate in Finance

• Finance
• Decision Making
• Financial Strategy
• Risk Management

Graduate Diploma in Finance

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements. An applicant can substitute dissertation of 15,000 words to satisfy above requirements to qualify for a diploma.

8. Graduate Certificate in Professinal Accounting

• Financial Accounting - Internal Accounting Standards
• Financial Reporting - International Accounting Standards
• Financial Information Analysis
• Audit and Internal Review
• Performance Management
• Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Financial Strategy

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements.

9. Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

• Business Information Managment
• Business Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Business Planning & Development
• International Marketing Strategy
• Organizational Management
• Financial Strategy
• Systems and Project Management

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements.

10. Graduate Certificate in Administrative Management

• Managing Contemporary Issues
• Managing Financial Resources
• Managing People
• Managing Processes
• Managing Training & Development

Graduate Diploma in Administrative Management

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements.

11. Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management

• Marketing Research & Information
• Marketing Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management in Practice
• Analysis and Evaluation
• Strategic Marketing Decisions
• Managing Marketing Performance
• Strategic Marketing in Practice

Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management

A dissertation of 5000 words needs to be submitted after completing the above certificate course requirements.

12. Graduate Diploma in Professional Marketing

• Analysis and Evaluation
• Strategic Marketing Decisions
• Managing Marketing Performance
• Strategic Marketing in Practice

Single Subjects Certificates

1. Financial Accounting - International Accounting Standards

• Explain and evaluate the regulatory framework governing the preparation of financial statements and corporate reports
• Prepare financial statements for non-group enterprises;
• Identify and apply the correct treatment for transactions in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IASs);
• Analyze the position and performance disclosed by the financial statement of a non-group enterprise

2. Financial Reporting – International Accounting Standards

• Prepare financial statements for groups of undertakings for publications in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IASs).
• Evaluate accounting practice with particular reference to capital maintenance theory, as set valuation and disclosure, and the expression of economic substance over legal form.
• Evaluate recent developments under discussion to improve the regulation of financial reporting.
• Analyze and interpret financial statement in an international context.

3. Audit and Internal Review

• Framework
• Audit Planning
• Internal Controls
• Balance Sheet Audit
• Reporting
• Not for Profit Organizations

4. Audit and Assurance Services

• Audit Framework
• Audit Process
• Assurance and Audit Related Services
• Internal Audit and Out sourcing
• Social and Environmental Audits
• Reporting

5. Performance Management

• General Issues of Performance Management
• Planning and Decision Making
• Performance Measurement
• Performance Management

6. Business Information Management

• Information Systems and the Organization
• Business Systems, Systems Analysis and Business Case Development
• Using Information Competitively
• The Impact of Information Technology

7. Strategic Business Planning & Development

• Models of Strategic Management
• Strategic Analysis and Options
• Implementing Strategy
• Global Strategy

8. Forensic Accounting

• Introduction
• The Engagement
• Fraud Investigations and Fraudulent Financial Reporting
• Additional Services of the Forensic Accountant
• Valuation Issues

9. Finance

• The Finance Function
• Sources of Long Term Finance
• Sources of Short Term Finance
• Working Capital Management

10. Decision Making

• Decision Making Process
• Costing & Accounting System
• Investment Appraisal
• New Developments

11. International Marketing Strategy

• International Strategic Analysis
• International Strategic Planning
• International Strategy implementation & Control

12. Business Analysis

• The Strategic Framework & Environment
• Analyzing Competitors & Products
• Analyzing the Internal Organization
• Strategic Development Paths
• Evaluating Strategic Development Paths
• Formulating the Strategic Plan
• Strategy Implementation – Structure
• Strategy Implementation Culture & Change
• Corporate Governance and Organizational Control

Single Subjects Certificates

13. Risk Management

• General Risk Management
• Management of Financial Risk
• Corporate Governance

14. Systems and Project Management

• Contribute to the management of projects:
• Evaluate an organization’s information systems and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Recommend improvements to the control of organizational activities and resources;
• Advise management on the audit of systems and activities;
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in the management of quality.

15. Organizational Management

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the management of organizations in an international context;
• Evaluate and recommend alternative structures for organizations;
• Apply human resource management techniques in the management of a finance department;
• Advise on the management of working relationships;
• Advise on the management of change.

16. Business Strategy

• Evaluate different approaches to strategy formulation;
• Evaluate the environmental influences on the organization and evaluate its position;
• Evaluate the role of management accounting techniques in a changing business environment;
• Evaluate strategic options and make appropriate recommendations;
• Evaluate performance measurement systems for an organization.

17. Information Strategy

• Identify how information supports business strategy;
• Evaluate the use of IS/IT to improve the competitiveness of an organization;
• Prepare a coherent plan to manage information;
• Identify the ways in which IS/IT is changing the nature and structure of the working environment.

18. Financial Strategy

• Evaluate and interpret the financial implications of strategies;
• Calculate, evaluate and recommend the value of an organization;
• Interpret the risks facing an organization and recommend risk-management strategies;
• Evaluate advanced investment proposals.

19. Managing Organizational Change

• Organizations in dynamic environments
• Planned change
• Change agents and their tool kits

Change management processes : -

• Entering and contracting
• Organizational Diagnosis and data collection
• Designing and implementing interventions
• Feedback and evaluation of change intervention

Developing a learning organization : -

• Strategy as a learning process
• Learning structures and systems
• Leadership, teams and the learning process
• Self-reflection and learning

20. Financial Information Analysis

• The capital market content
• Returns and valuation models
• Accounting-based valuation
• Financial statement analysis
• Analysis of profitability and growth
• Forecasting and valuation
• Risk analysis

21. Leadership Fundamentals

• The nature and importance of leadership
• Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
• Effective leadership behaviours and attitudes
• Leadership Style
• Contingency and Situational Leadership
• Power, politics and leadership
• Influence tactics of leadership
• Developing Teamwork
• Motivational and Coaching Skills
• Creative Problems Solving and Leadership
• Communication and conflict resolution skills
• Strategic leadership and knowledge management
• International and culturally diverse aspects of leadership
• Leadership development, succession and fellowship

We hope that the information contained in this prospectus will enable you to make an informed decision about applying to the Canadian School of Finance & Management. To help you get the most out of this publication here are a few key points to bear in mind.

Choosing a Course

The first step is to indentify the course you wish to study. A full list of the courses available can be found on this website.

Admission Forms

• Admission Forms
• Proctor Forms
• Dissertation Forms

All forms are in PDF format.

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Motivation, time management and organisation on your part, combined with quality learning materials and tutor support are the secret of your success.

Motivation

Self improvement, higher qualifications and increased salary, and a better job are the obvious benefits. But it isn't just about money and jobs, it is also about feeling good about yourself by fulfilling your potential, and proving to yourself that you've got what it takes.

Time management and organisation

We strongly advise you to manage your study time carefully. You should clarify your aims, identify your strengths and weaknesses, consider the context in which you will be studying and generate a broad strategy for successfully covering the material and completing the course.

When reviewing the requirements of any particular module or unit, you should consider your situation, workload and home responsibilities in the relevant study period, then develop specific realistic plans for active study and writing.

You might also want to set yourself targets for:

• The amount of time within which you will seek to complete a task;
• The quantity of work you aim to do in a particular week;
• Progress through the modules or units, bearing in mind your other responsibilities and tasks;
• Progress on assignments.

You should plan and monitor what you do, and where necessary, act to improve the process, quantity and quality of your work. You should make decisions about the importance you will attach to tasks, the time you choose to allocate to them, and sequence in which you will do them.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our experienced administration staff will be happy to help.

Canadian School of Finance & Management

1035 Pandora Avenue, Victoria,
British Columbia V8V 3P6,
Canada
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