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For all questions related to CIRO’s Proposed Proficiency Model, please visit CIRO’s webpage or email proficiency@ciro.ca.

Hours of Study: 60 – 75 Hours

Enrolment Period: 1 Year

What is the IDSC exam weighting?

Exam Topics Weightings
Supervision Requirements and Skills 19%
Rules, Responsibilities, and Risk Management 24%
Account Opening and Documentation 20%
Supervision and Client Accounts 22%
Complaint Handling and the Consequences of Noncompliance 15%

What is the IDSC exam structure?

Structure Information
Exams 1
Exam Format Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre)
Exam Duration 2 Hours
Question Format Multiple-choice
Questions Per Exam 75
Attempts Allowed Per Exam 3
Passing Grade 60%
Assignments None

What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?

AccreditationCredits
CIRO-ID Compliance10
CSF General Subjects 10
CSF Compliance 10
CIRO-ID Professional Development20
MTI12
PFP Compliance5
CIWM Professional development15
PFP Professional development25
CIM Compliance10
CIM Professional development40
CIWM Compliance3
CFP Practice Management5
QAFP Practice Management5
CFP Product Knowledge 5
QAFP Product Knowledge 5
ADVOCIS Structured Learning CE30

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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.