Branch Compliance Officer’s Course (BCO)

Hours of study: 35 – 45 Hours

Enrolment Period: 1 Year

What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?

AccreditationCredits
CFP Practice Management30
FSRA Life Insurance13
ICS Life Insurance5
CIM CIM Compliance12
PFP PFP Compliance3
PFP PFP Professional development9
MTI MTI12
CIWM CIWM Compliance3
CIWM CIWM Professional development12
CSF Compliance 10
CSF Mutual Funds10
AIC Life Insurance13
QAFP Practice Management30
MFDA Professional Development10
MFDA Business Conduct - Other10
IQPF SFPA2
IQPF SC5

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While CSI makes every effort to ensure that the information is up-to-date, we are unfortunately unable to fully guarantee its accuracy. The information listed in the chart may be subject to change.

What is the BCO exam weighting?

Exam Topics Weightings
The Role of a Branch Compliance Officer 6%
Mutual Funds Industry Regulation 12%
Registration Requirements 13%
Account Opening 13%
Disclosure and Suitability Requirements 24%
Mutual Funds Performance Evaluation 8%
Sales Representatives Supervision and Control Systems 18%
Dealing with Complaints 6%

What is the BCO exam structure?

Structure Information
Exams 1
Exam Format Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre)
Exam Duration 3 hours
Question Format Multiple Choice
Questions Per Exam 90
Attempts Allowed Per Exam 3
Passing Grade 60%
Assignments None

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