Hours of Study: 70 – 90 Hours

Enrolment Period: 1 Year

What is the exam weighting?

Exam Topics Weighting
Managing the Financial Planning Process 20%
Budgeting, Consumer Lending and Mortgages 15%
Taxation 15%
Investments 15%
Retirement 10%
Wills and Power of Attorney 15%
Risk Management and Life Insurance 10%

What is the exam structure?

Structure Information
Exam 1
Exam Format Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre)
Exam Duration 3 hours
Question Format Multiple-choice
Questions Per Exam 80
Attempts Allowed Per Exam 3 
Passing Grade 60%
Assignments None

What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?

AccreditationCredits
CSF Mutual Funds10
FSRA Life Insurance30
ICM Life Insurance10
ICS Life Insurance10
AIC Life Insurance30
CIRO-MF Professional Development10

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