Comment on the Diploma from a course delegate:
"I would recommend this Diploma to anyone starting their career because it provides a good foundation as it breaches the gap between Accounting and Investment. I would also recommend this Diploma to seasoned professionals as a superb refresher."
Karien Pirie, Fund Accountant, Morgan Stanley
Leading business professionals comment on the Diploma:
"Scotland's investment management sector is world-renowned and fund accounting plays a crucial role in supporting this strong sector. The Diploma in Investment Accounting marries the leading accounting training of ICAS to the experience and requirements of the investment sector. The result? A qualification that is tailor-made for the demands of leading investment management employers."
Anton Colella, Chief Executive, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
"This should prove to be an invaluable addition to the courses available to employers and students alike. The opportunity to acquire a highly relevant qualification will further enhance the professionalism of both financial services businesses and their workforce."
John Hogg, Chairman, Scottish Investment Operations
"One of RBS Trustee & Depositary Services' strategic goals is to employ and retain high calibre people. TDS fully encourages and supports its staff in their personal development activities, one of these being the attainment of industry recognised professional qualifications and we fully endorse the Investment Accounting qualification, which has an excellent and entirely relevant syllabus."
Morag Mcleod, Business Manager, The Royal Bank of Scotland
"The Diploma in Investment Accounting is a great initiative for the Funds Servicing industry in Scotland. BNP Paribas Securities Services employs a number of people in Investment Accounting roles, from newcomers to fully qualified accountants, so each has varying developmental needs. The Diploma should benefit both us as an organisation and our people. It is a relevant, recognised industry qualification that can be achieved whilst working and offers either an end qualification or a stepping stone to further qualification. In my mind, it is a workable solution, filling the gap between the IAQ and fully qualified Accountants."
Stephen Donnet, Head of Glasgow Operations, BNP Paribas Securities Services
"Investment Accounting offers a challenging and rewarding career path within the financial services sector in Scotland. Until now there had been no formal qualification which acknowledges the professional nature of the role. The new Diploma in Investment Accounting fills this gap by offering a qualification which recognises the training, skills and expertise required to succeed in this important sector".
Barry Muir, Managing Director, State Street Edinburgh+