Investor Relation
ICIR
International Certificate in IR (ICIR)
are internationally recognised qualifications for the investor
relations profession. The qualification allows successful candidates
to demonstrate their knowledge of the financial and market environment, the
regulatory and reporting requirements for listed companies and their sound understanding
of the principles of investor relations, which will enable them to operate
competently and safely.
Obtaining the Certificate
in IR:
- Provides international recognition as a qualified IR practitioner
- Demonstrates competence and growing expertise
- Enhances career development
It is suitable
for anyone working in investor relations or related professions, or
considering a move into investor relations, either in the UK
or overseas.
It is assessed
by an examination comprising 60 multiple-choice questions, based on the topics
set out in the syllabus.
|
Module |
Competency Unit |
|
Introduction
to Investor Relation |
Provides an
introduction and overview of: the IR function; the key roles of the IRO; its
internal and external audiences; what best practice IR looks like; the IR
Society Code of Conduct |
|
Financial
Markets |
Provides an
introduction to: global financial markets; the major financial centres;
investment styles of equity investors; debt investors and credit rating
agencies; ESG investing |
|
Corporate
Entities and Corporate Governance |
Covers the
type, formation and legal operation of a company and its governance |
|
Market
Conduct |
Covers the
principles for the regulatory environment under which listed companies
globally operate. |
|
Reporting |
Looks at the
periodic statutory reporting requirements for a listed company and the
growing importance of non-financial disclosures |
|
Accounting,
Valuation and Investement Princples |
Introduces
key accounting and valuation concepts |
|
Effective IR
in Practice |
Provides
commentary and practical tips for real world IR |
|
Industry
News |
October 2019
and December 2019 Industry news articles |
|
|
8 days |