Find out more about the Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM) qualification from the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI).
What is the Financial Modeling Institute?
The Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) was founded in 2017 with the goal of “Promoting awareness, excellence and discipline in Financial Modeling through world-class accreditation programs”.
The Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) focuses on assessment, leaving the delivery of training to independent and proven partners like us at Full Stack Modeller.
What is the CFM qualification?
The Financial Modeling Institute Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM) qualification is a financial modelling accreditation designed to showcase the modeller's problem-solving and creativity in relation to real-world modelling scenarios.
To be successful in the CFM qualification the financial modeller must demonstrate their ability to apply their financial modelling skills to various complex, real-world scenarios.
What is the format of the Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM) exam?
The CFM exam is a tough, proctored, four-hour online exam. You are provided with a selection of three financial modelling problems, two of which you must solve within the four-hour time limit.
To be successful in the CFM exam you must have a strong Excel modelling toolkit and be able to apply those skills in real-world financial modelling scenarios.
- Previous exam scenarios include:
- Assist a growing fashion boutique with their international expansion sales projections.
- Audit a junior banker’s model to help their client reapply for refinancing.
- Help an Investment Fund choose their best financing option for a major asset purchase.
- Support a manufacturer’s strategic planning by forecasting future operating profits.
The topic areas covered in the CFM exams include:
- Revenue
- Operating and non-operating costs
- Working Capital
- CAPEX & Depreciation
- Income Tax
- Debt
- Equity
- M&A / Subsidiaries
- Sensitivity Analysis & Summary Automation
- Timing Flexibility
- Model Checking
- Data Management
When are the FMI CFM exams?
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The CFM exams take place once a year in October.
How much does the FMI CFM exam cost?
The Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM) exams cost $695.
