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The Examinations

Examination Duration and Format

• Examinations for Education Program are held three times a year - Mar/Apr, Jul/Aug and Nov
  
  Rules of Progression

• New entrants into the CFP® Certification Programme are allowed to attempt a maximum of three new modules, where Module 1 is compulsory and the other two is made up from Modules 2 to 5, at the first examination sitting
• Thereafter, candidates are allowed to attempt any or all Modules 2, 3, 4 and 5 at each examination sitting if they have passed Module 1. Otherwise, they are only allowed to attempt a maximum of two new modules per examination sitting, to be accompanied by Module 1
• Module 6 can only be attempted upon the successful completion of Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Module 6 will comprise of a Case Study (w.e.f. Jan 2010)
• There is no limit to the number of times a candidate may retake a module examination. However, the candidate is required to pay the current applicable examination fees for each intake. Candidates studying for the CFP® Certification Education Program are reminded that they are entitled to a maximum of 7 years to complete the program
• If the candidate is unable to complete the 6 modules after the 7 years, he/she will be required to re-register for the CFP® Certification Education Program course. In other words, he/she is required to re-take Modules 1-6 (exceptions apply for AFPCM and AWPCM). However, if the candidate is only left with Module 6 before completing the CFP® Certification Education Program, he/she may write a formal request to FPAS for a 12-month extension of the 7-year completion requirement. Approval is strictly subjected to FPAS Management's discretion, and an admin fee of $25 must be submitted together with your request
• All examinations are conducted using the pencil-and-paper format
• Candidates are required to complete the following 6 Modules of the CFP® Certification:
  
  

  Module	Exam Duration	Exam Format
  Module 1 - Foundations in Financial Planning	3 hrs	95 MCQ
  Module 2 - Risk Management and Insurance Planning	3 hrs	95 MCQ
  Module 3 - Tax Planning and Estate Planning	3 hrs	95 MCQ
  Module 4 - Investment Planning	3 hrs	95 MCQ
  Module 5 - Retirement Planning	3 hrs	95 MCQ
  Module 6 - Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities	3 hrs	Case Study

Examination Booking

FPAS is solely responsible for all matters pertaining to applications for certifications, exemptions and examinations. If you have queries on these, call FPAS at Tel: 6372 1030 or email to:

Membership Services membershipfeedback@fpas.org.sg
Exemption Issues exemption@fpas.org.sg
Examination Issues examination@fpas.org.sg
Any other matters or feedback fpas@fpas.org.sg

Student Membership Registration

• Candidates enrolling in the AFPCM / AWPCM / CFP® Program must apply for FPAS student membership by completing the FPAS Student Membership Registration Form online at  http://www.fpas.org.sg/Forms-MEM.asp
• The current year's annual membership fee is pro-rated, based on your date of application as per the table below:
  
  

• Subsequent renewal date will be on 31st December of each year.
• Cheque should be crossed and made payable ‘FPAS’. Please send the cheque and a printed copy of your online registration form to this address:
  
  Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS)
  146 Robinson Road #04-02 Singapore 068909