ICAS – Accreditation

ICAS and Foundation

Recent years have seen numerous changes worldwide have been no different. Following on from the financial updates we have seen major changes on the ICAS from in the world regions.

The changes to the money laundering guidelines have had a visible impact on business in the world has recently prosecuted individual cases for both money laundering and insider trading, in what is seen as an uptick in the frequency of cases of these types.

With ever-changing regulations and increasing focus on governance, conduct, sanctions, and financial crime, the challenges faced by compliance officers today are not restricted to within their institution but rather they are required to keep abreast of the trends and developments in the macro environment. From the heightened expectations on ethics and governance to the international clampdown on corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering, the demand for skilled and qualified practitioners in governance, risk, compliance, and financial crime, is clearly on the rise. The close scrutiny of regulation in the global financial system is here to stay in ICAS based in the UK.

Who Are we?

The ICAS is one of the world’s largest Compliance organizations-based UK since 1956, premier provider of Anti-Money Laundering and compliance training and

education and consulting. Together with nearly 32.600 members, the ICAS is reducing business Anti-Money Laundry worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

Mission Statement

Office of Compliance and Risk Management Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Compliance and Risk Management is to assist international institutions, as an international center of scholarship, teaching, and research, to carry out its academic mission with integrity and in accordance with the institution’s legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.

The responsibilities of the Office of Compliance and Risk Management include:

• In conjunction with the institution’s Compliance Officers Working Group, providing the institution’s   Compliance Steering Committee with a comprehensive view of the institution’s   compliance activities.
• Coordinating the activities of the institution’s administrative units that have the primary responsibility for compliance;
• Advising the institution’s administrative and academic units on compliance matters;
• Promoting communication and coordination regarding compliance and risk management throughout the institutions ;
• Conducting ongoing compliance monitoring and investigations;
• Working with Compliance Officers to ensure that identified compliance deficiencies are corrected; and
• In collaboration with the institution Compliance Officers reporting on compliance and risk management matters to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees

How to gain Accreditation

We’ve developed specific criteria to identify firms that qualify for ICAS accreditation, and we will ask you to submit requirements that your firm meets the criteria on application and thereafter on an annual basis. This will ensure our Board of Directors and Members register provides consumers with a list of firms that offer a consistently high level of service and that they can understand and trust.

Make sure that you can fulfill all of the requirements set out below, submit the form and required evidence to the ICAS and we will be in touch within ten working days.

The ICAS UK maintains good relationships with a number of accounting and finance professionals. There will be several guest lecturers from within the accounting and finance industry, and there will be the opportunity for students to meet with practitioners to discuss issues related to research or career opportunities.

For more information please, visit the ICAS website www.icas-uk.org

What is ICAS Accreditation?

ICAS accreditation is a review of your entire educational organization in terms of mission and standards or criteria. It will be carried out by national or regional accrediting bodies, as well as the ICAS international board of directors and members. They will perform a review of the entire campus or center from facilities to student services. In this case, institutional accreditation must be maintained, meaning an institution is reviewed every few years.

Who is Qualified?

ICAS accreditation is applicable to all organizations in the following industry:

• Banking
• Compliance
• Higher Education
• Financial Institutions

Benefits of ICAS Accreditation

Accreditation protects the interests of graduates, professionals, the academic institutions themselves, and potential employers, by ensuring that the certification programs offered have attained a level that meets or exceeds standards that were developed by experts in the field. While accreditation does not ensure that every delegate will become a successful professional, it does guarantee that the student has demonstrated a certain set of skills and abilities that are reflected in the accreditation criteria. It is not a sufficient condition for professional success, but in some disciplines, it serves as a necessary condition.

• It puts a stamp of approval on graduates: graduating from an accredited institution indicates that graduates are expected to be ready to practice at a certain level.
• It provides educational programs with opportunities for self-definition and self-reflection, and with feedback on program content and direction.
• It affords the opportunity for continuous improvement of institutions and educational programs.

International Financial Institution Society (IFIS – USA)

IFIS is a global network of professional services organization providing Financial, Client Solutions, Assets Management and Accreditation services. We have 62,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 15 countries. View IFIS USA Website Courses Accredited by IFIS USA …

International Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (UK)

ICAS is one of the world’s largest Compliance organization based in UK since 1956, premier provider of Anti-money Laundry and compliance training and education and consulting. View ICAS Website International Professional Services IPS Consulting IPS Compliance Reviews IPS Compliance Monitoring …

Chartered Institute of Certified Public Accountants (USA)

International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA)

An Arab regional professional society dedicated to the promotion of the highest accounting, auditing and ethical standards and to capacity building through the institution of globally recognized educational and examination qualification programs. Accounting/Auditing IACPA International Arab Certified Public Accountant Legal …

Lahaye Institute for Human Rights & International Law

Situated in Lahaye Netherland. Lahaye Institute for Human Rights and International Law (LIHRIL) is established to provide its students and clients professional training in subjects dealing with human rights and international law. View Lahaye Website Certifications HUMAN RIGHTS Human Rights …

International Accredited Trainer Society (France)

IATSO education and training courses and seminars are developed in cooperation with recognized standards experts who thoroughly understand the issues and the requirements of effective standardization leadership and participation. View IATSO France Website Certifications Training of Trainer T.O.T Certified Professional …

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)

The ICPAP has an active placement program to assist the CPAs in getting suitable placement. The ICPAP constantly interacts with industry representatives at various events including seminars, conventions and executive education Programs and network with them for placement of the …

Arab Arbitration Society AAS

International arbitration sector in all aspects, is an integral part of the law and the business sector in the world ,the Arab Arbitration Society it’s the bridge of communications. View AAS Website Arbitration Programs Qualification Program for International Arbitrator Banking …

Policing & Security Science Academy PSSA USA

PSSA USA is working to find the best ways to deliver training to the policing in an age of austerity. We invite you to get involved and support the development of an evidence-based profession. It’s improving the development of police service …

Leadership and Management Global Organization LMGO Switzerland

The Leadership and Management Global Organization (LMGO ®) is a global provider of leadership development and management research. View LMGO Website Certifications Leadership Certification Business Administration Certification Human Resources’ Certification Strategic Certification Logistics and Supply Chain Certification Marketing Certification Trainer …

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. International Standards give state of the art specifications for products, services and good practice, helping to make industry more efficient and effective. Developed through global consensus, they help to break …

Supply Chain & Logistic International Federation UK

As a global logistics provider, SCLIF offers managed warehousing and international and domestic freight forwarding.  With team and branches across Australia, China, Europe, New Zealand and the United States SCLIF continues to expand its global footprint.  We promote our people from …

Higher Institute for Islamic Bank & Institution

International League for Lawyers & Magistrates (ILLM France)