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The CFP and QAFP are prestigious professional financial planning credentials awarded by FP Canada, that demonstrate your expertise, commitment to the field and help you stand out from the competition. But slogging through the FP Canada Body of Knowledge is a grueling feat for even the most determined and adept among us.
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CFP Exam:
To qualify for the CFP exam you must successfully complete an FP Canada Approved Core Curriculum program, successfully complete FP Canada's Introduction to Professional Ethics course (IPE), successfully complete an FP Canada Approved Advanced Curriculum program and successfully complete FP Canada's CFP Professional Education Program.
QAFP Exam:
To qualify for the QAFP exam you must successfully complete an FP Canada Approved Core Curriculum program and successfully complete FP Canada's Introduction to Professional Ethics course (IPE).
CFP Exam:
The early bird rate for the CFP is CAD 850 and the regular rate for the CFP is CAD 950.
QAFP Exam:
The early bird rate for the QAFP is $550 and the regular rate for the QAFP is CAD 650.
Source: https://www.fpcanada.ca/
The CFP and QAFP exams are written three times per year, usually in:
- Mid February
- Late May/Early June
- Mid October/early November
Source: https://www.fpcanada.ca/
Overall pass rates for the QAFP and CFP exams tend to range between 59% to 74%.
Source: https://www.fpcanada.ca/
CFP Exam:
The topics and topic weights on the CFP exam are subject to change on a year-to-year basis, at the discretion of FP Canada. Here are the CFP exam weights by topic. For more information visit: https://fpcanada.ca/docs/default-source/standards/blueprint-cfp-examination.pdf?sfvrsn=b3d25870_10
Exam Success | FP Canada Exam Topics (7) | CFP Exam Weights (100%) |
1 | Estate Planning and Legal Aspects | 12-22% |
2 | Retirement Planning | 9-19% |
3 | Tax Planning | 9-19% |
4 | Insurance and Risk Management | 8-18% |
5 | Fundamental Financial Planning Practices | 8-18% |
6 | Investment Planning | 9-19% |
7 | Financial Management | 9-19% |
QAFP Exam:
The topics and topic weights on the QAFP exam are subject to change on a year-to-year basis, at the discretion of FP Canada. Here are the QAFP exam weights by topic. For more information vist: https://fpcanada.ca/docs/default-source/standards/blueprint-qafp-examination.pdf?sfvrsn=e037413e_8
Exam Success | FP Canada Exam Topics (7) | QAFP Exam Weights (100%) |
1 | Estate Planning and Legal Aspects | 7-17% |
2 | Retirement Planning | 9-19% |
3 | Tax Planning | 7-17% |
4 | Insurance and Risk Management | 8-18% |
5 | Fundamental Financial Planning Practices | 11-21% |
6 | Investment Planning | 9-19% |
7 | Financial Management | 9-19% |
CFP Exam:
The CFP examination is a six-hour, computer-based exam consisting of a combination of stand-alone, multiple-choice (20%-30%), and case-based constructed-response (70%-80%) questions.
QAFP Exam:
The QAFP examination is a four-hour examination consisting of up to 100 multiple-choice questions, with stand-alone questions and case studies with related questions.
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