{"product_id":"2205806_acca-learning","title":"Chartered Financial Modeler","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat you will learn\u003c\/h2\u003eThe Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM) accreditation from Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), is the only credential based on real-world financial modeling challenges. By gaining CFM accreditation you will:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuild upon your AFM accreditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebe able to showcase problem solving and creativity in the face of complex problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eengage with and interpret models developed by others, with an aim to enhancing them effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout this accreditation\u003c\/h2\u003eCFM is the second level of financial modeling accreditation with FMI. It builds on the knowledge gained by achieving AFM accreditation. \u003cstrong\u003eYou can only register for the CFM accreditation if you have already gained the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.accaglobal.com\/learning-and-events\/acca-learning\/advanced-financial-modeler.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAFM accreditation\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Where the AFM exam tests your ability to construct all the components of a financial model in order to create a three-statement model, the CFM exam goes much deeper into areas of modeling that are required in intensive modeling roles. The CFM exam requires a high level of problem solving, systematic thinking and abstraction. You are required to apply your knowledge in novel ways in order to solve the exam questions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFMI is the only financial modeling accreditation body in the world; it provides the world’s leading financial modeling accreditation programme. FMI exists to create and uphold international industry best practices with respect to financial modeling skills. Through its exams and accreditations, FMI allows candidates, employers and the broader community to recognise true ability in financial modeling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPassing the CFM validates a higher level of skill in financial modeling. You should aim to achieve the CFM accreditation if:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou value your AFM accreditation and want to build upon it \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want to showcase your problem solving and creativity in the face of more sophisticated and complex modeling problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want to demonstrate the calibre of your modeling to future employers and clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou value being part of an elite and collaborative global community of modelers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe CFM exam\u003c\/h2\u003eUpon registering for CFM, you will receive access to the learning resources in the FMI Community and one attempt at the CFM exam.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe CFM exam is an online, proctored exam and offered annually in October. The next exam date is \u003cb\u003e24\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e October 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e During the exam you will be given three challenging questions; you must answer two of them. The questions are drawn from the 12 topics in the CFM Body of Knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe learning materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003eThe best way to prepare for the exam is to review and recreate all previous CFM exam questions. To help you with this you will have access to CFM learning materials including:\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCFM Body of Knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCFM Exam Index - a summary of the available past questions and answers from all previous CFM exams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecase studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esample exams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea one-hour Q\u0026amp;A session with FMI to address your questions prior to the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt should be noted that the learning resources are not available on the ACCA Learning platform, but directly from FMI.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003eKey information\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou must have achieved AFM accreditation before registering for the CFM exam and accreditation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe CFM learning resources are available directly through the FMI Community. You will be subject to FMI's privacy conditions once you purchase and register for the CFM accreditation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe CFM accreditation is designed and delivered by Financial Modeling Institute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchasing the CFM accreditation includes access to the learning resources (including one live session with FMI experts) and registration for the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will be eligible to sit the CFM accreditation exam in the year you register or the following calendar year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated time commitment is upwards of 75 hours of learning, but you may spend more hours self-studying and preparing for the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"ACCA FMI joint logo\" src=\"${PICTURE_CONTEXT_PATH}ckeditor_uploads\/ACCA_FMI_sml_3164323.jpg\" style=\"margin: 5.0px;\"\u003e","brand":"acca-learning","offers":[{"title":"Standard price \/ 0","offer_id":46954791469307,"sku":"100184","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Students \/ 110169","offer_id":46954791502075,"sku":"100184","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Members \/ 110167","offer_id":46954791534843,"sku":"100184","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Continuous learners \/ 3","offer_id":46954791567611,"sku":"100184","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6057\/4115\/files\/cfm_2026_3042377.jpg?v=1779883319","url":"https:\/\/acca-learning.myshopify.com\/products\/2205806_acca-learning","provider":"acca-learning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}