Certificate in Fund Administration

Description

This qualification from our partner organisation CLTI looks at the practical areas of fund structures and strategies, accounting and valuation, taxation, and regulation for those working in fund administration or support.

It will enable you to develop an understanding of the funds industry and some of the key roles that support fund operations, and consider the different fund structures, strategies for investment and regulatory obligations.

You will be able to:

• understand the fundamental workings of the fund industry, including relevant terminology, and the roles and responsibilities of the different teams supporting a fund.
• identify and understand different fund structures and the documents relating to them.
• explain the differences between, various fund strategies.
• be familiar with key terminology and processes in relation to accounting and valuations, and be able to carry out straightforward calculations.
• understand the basic principles of the taxation of funds, including VAT and transfer pricing, and be able to carry out straightforward calculations.
• understand the key regulation affecting fund administrators and the obligations placed upon the fund administrator by company law and AML provisions.

This qualification covers the following topics:

• The Fund Industry
• Fund structures
• Fund strategies
• Fund accounting and fund valuations
• Taxation
• Regulation