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Become a CCFO

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A holistic designation for all operational roles within the finance department

Recognition

The CCFO designation gives credibility and objective recognition of 34 competencies you have mastered on your route to Chief Financial Officer. The study "Moving from CA to CFO: A competency framework" "identifies and examines the necessary competencies required for a new Chartered Accountant (CA) to develop over a career, culminating in becoming a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)". The CCFO designation recognises your achievements in achieving these competencies.

A designation developed in association with the Internation Association of Financial Executives Institutes (IAFEI) - the global body for finance executives in over 20 countries.

Grounded in an internationally recognised competency framework, requiring knowledge and experience in strategy, operations, and finance. Eligible executives will receive recognition for a specific set of skills, making them a part of an elite group of modern CFOs.

Where you fit in

The CCFO designation is suitable for financial managers that have transitioned into the role of Chief Financial Officer. It is a unique designation specifically grafted for the pinnacle role within the finance department. You are now a board member, and require a new designation that demonstrates your development from accountant to leader.

This designation will give you access to an exclusive international community, and a powerful network of CFOs and FDs. CCFO is an exclusive designation that reflects your status as a leader in finance, performing at the highest career level. With the CCFO designation, you can distinguish yourself as a modern-day financial executive.

The roles in the finance department can be split between three levels. The CCFO designation is the one designation for all strategic finance roles: