FPAS Exam & Student Membership
Examination Format & Duration
- Examinations are held by the Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS) three times a year – in March, July and November.
- Examinations are conducted in paper-and-pencil format for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) or paper-and-pen format for essay answered Case Studies.
- Candidates are required to complete and PASS the examinations of the following 6 Modules of the CFP® Certification Program:
CFP® certification education program Modules |
Exam Duration | Exam Format |
Module 1: Foundations in Financial Planning |
3 hours |
95 MCQs |
Module 2: Risk Management & Insurance |
3 hours |
95 MCQs |
Module 3: Tax Planning & Estate Planning |
3 hours |
95 MCQs |
Module 4: Investment Planning |
3 hours |
95 MCQs |
Module 5: Retirement Planning |
3 hours |
95 MCQs |
Module 6: Financial Plan Construction |
3 hours |
Case Study |
* From Jan 2010, Module 6 exam comprises only of Case Study; the MCQ examination component has been removed.
Examination Schedule for 2018 Exam Cycle
2018 Exam Cycle 1 (52nd Intake)
Module | Description | Exam Date |
1 | Foundations in Financial Planning | 18 Mar 2018, Sunday |
2 | Risk Management and Insurance Planning | 17 Mar 2018, Saturday |
3 | Tax Planning and Estate Planning | 11 Mar 2018, Sunday |
4 | Investment Planning | 10 Mar 2018, Saturday |
5 | Retirement Planning | 04 Mar 2018, Sunday |
6 | Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities | 03 Mar 2018, Saturday |
NOTE | Exam Registration Opening: | 02 Jan 2018 |
Exam Registration Closing: | 02 Feb 2018 | |
Exam Results Release: | 09 Apr 2018 |
2018 Exam Cycle 2 (53rd Intake)
Module | Description | Exam Date |
1 | Foundations in Financial Planning | 22 Jul 2018, Sunday |
2 | Risk Management and Insurance Planning | 21 Jul 2018, Saturday |
3 | Tax Planning and Estate Planning | 15 Jul 2018, Sunday |
4 | Investment Planning | 14 Jul 2018, Saturday |
5 | Retirement Planning | 08 Jul 2018, Sunday |
6 | Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities | 07 Jul 2018, Saturday |
NOTE | Exam Registration Opening: | 07 May 2018 |
Exam Registration Closing: | 06 Jun 2018 | |
Exam Results Release: | 13 Aug 2018 |
2018 Exam Cycle 3 (54th Intake)
Module | Description | Exam Date |
1 | Foundations in Financial Planning | 18 Nov 2018, Sunday |
2 | Risk Management and Insurance Planning | 17 Nov 2018, Saturday |
3 | Tax Planning and Estate Planning | 11 Nov 2018, Sunday |
4 | Investment Planning | 10 Nov 2018, Saturday |
5 | Retirement Planning | 04 Nov 2018, Sunday |
6 | Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities | 03 Nov 2018, Saturday |
NOTE | Exam Registration Opening: | 03 Sep 2018 |
Exam Registration Closing: | 01 Oct 2018 | |
Exam Results Release: | 10 Dec 2018 |
FPAS Exam Registration
FPAS is solely responsible for all matters pertaining to applications for certifications, exemptions and examinations. Queries pertaining to the above should be directed to FPAS at Tel: 6372 1030 or via email to certification@fpas.org.sg
- Candidates can register for examination(s) only if they have a valid FPAS student membership and are currently enrolled in the AFPCM/ AWPCM/ CFP® certification education program with an approved Education Provider by FPAS. Members will be notified by FPAS via post/ email of the period for each examination registration.
- Payment for the examination registration and examination fees must be made directly to the FPAS and in compliance with all terms and conditions.
- Course fees paid to Financial Perspectives does not include FPAS' Student Membership and Examination fees. FPAS' Student Membership and Examination fees are non-refundable. Course fees paid to Financial Perspectives are subject to our terms and conditions relating to our refund policy.
FPAS Student Membership Registration
- Candidates enrolling in the AFPCM/ AWPCM/ CFP® certification education program(s) must apply for FPAS student membership by clicking LOGIN to create new user account online at http://www.fpas.org.sg
- For NEW STUDENTS, the annual membership fee is pro-rated on your first application. It is based on the month of your application as per below table (subject to changes):
Jan – Mar |
Apr – Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct – Dec |
$120.00 |
$90.00 |
$60.00 |
$30.00 |
- Subsequent renewal date will be on 31 December of each year. The full annual membership fee of $120.00 applies regardless of application month.
Payment Modes
1) Examination & Student Membership fee payments can be made in person at FPAS office
(Tel: 6372 1030) via Credit Card or Cheque.
2) Cheque payment can also be made by post.
For cheque payment by post, please indicate your name, FPAS membership no. and the examination module(s) applied on the reverse of the cheque. Cheque should be crossed and made payable to 'FPAS'.
Please mail the cheque and a printed copy of your completed form(s) to FPAS at:
112 Robinson Road #07-02 Singapore 068902
3) Online E-payment, payment can be made at http://www.fpas.org.sg.