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Effective January 1, 2026, the proficiency rules applicable to Investment Dealer Approved Persons with CIRO have changed. This course is no longer acceptable for the purposes of CIRO approval with an Investment Dealer.

For more information, visit the CIRO Proficiency website.

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Effective January 1, 2026, the proficiency rules applicable to Investment Dealer Approved Persons with CIRO have changed. This course is no longer acceptable for the purposes of CIRO approval with an Investment Dealer.

For details, including transition guidance for current CSI learners, visit the CIRO Proficiency website.

The Chief Financial Officer Qualifying Examination (CFO) course prepares you for a career as a CFO with a CIRO investment dealer. The course is designed to ensure you can demonstrate the required level of proficiency for financial reporting rules with a CIRO investment dealer.

What skills will you develop?

The CFO provides comprehensive coverage of financial reporting standards, dealer member regulations, corporate governance practices and risk management procedures. You’ll learn to effectively manage a firm’s capital and demonstrate professional competence. The course also focuses on the specific requirements of CIRO Form 1.

Who should enrol?

The course will help learners understand financial reporting rules with a CIRO investment dealer and gain a solid understanding of regulatory requirements.