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:
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CFP® certification education program Modules |
Exam Duration | Exam Format |
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Module 1: Foundations in Financial Planning |
3 hours |
95 MCQs |
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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 |
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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 2019 Exam Cycle
2019 Exam Cycle 1 (55th Intake)
| Module | Description | Exam Date |
| 1 | Foundations in Financial Planning | 17 Mar 2019, Sunday |
| 2 | Risk Management and Insurance Planning | 16 Mar 2019, Saturday |
| 3 | Tax Planning and Estate Planning | 10 Mar 2019, Sunday |
| 4 | Investment Planning | 09 Mar 2019, Saturday |
| 5 | Retirement Planning | 03 Mar 2019, Sunday |
| 6 | Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities | 02 Mar 2019, Saturday |
| NOTE | Exam Registration Opening: | 01 Jan 2019 |
| Exam Registration Closing: | 31 Jan 2019 | |
| Exam Results Release: | 11 Mar ~ 08 Apr 2019 |
2019 Exam Cycle 2 (56th Intake)
| Module | Description | Exam Date |
| 1 | Foundations in Financial Planning | 21 Jul 2019, Sunday |
| 2 | Risk Management and Insurance Planning | 20 Jul 2019, Saturday |
| 3 | Tax Planning and Estate Planning | 14 Jul 2019, Sunday |
| 4 | Investment Planning | 13 Jul 2019, Saturday |
| 5 | Retirement Planning | 07 Jul 2019, Sunday |
| 6 | Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities | 06 Jul 2019, Saturday |
| NOTE | Exam Registration Opening: | 01 May 2019 |
| Exam Registration Closing: | 31 May 2019 | |
| Exam Results Release: | 15 Jul ~ 13 Aug 2019 |
2019 Exam Cycle 3 (57th Intake)
| Module | Description | Exam Date |
| 1 | Foundations in Financial Planning | 17 Nov 2019, Sunday |
| 2 | Risk Management and Insurance Planning | 16 Nov 2019, Saturday |
| 3 | Tax Planning and Estate Planning | 10 Nov 2019, Sunday |
| 4 | Investment Planning | 19 Nov 2019, Saturday |
| 5 | Retirement Planning | 03 Nov 2019, Sunday |
| 6 | Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities | 02 Nov 2019, Saturday |
| NOTE | Exam Registration Opening: | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Exam Registration Closing: | 30 Sep 2019 | |
| Exam Results Release: | 11 Nov ~ 09 Dec 2019 |
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 member and are currently enrolled in the AFPCM/ AWPCM/ CFP® certification education program with an approved Education Provider by FPAS. Candidates are to refer to FPAS's website for the exam schedule.
- 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 Member and Examination fees. FPAS' Student Member 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 Member Registration
- Candidates enrolling in the AFPCM/ AWPCM/ CFP® certification education program(s) must apply for FPAS student member by clicking LOGIN to create new user account online at http://www.fpas.org.sg
Payment Mode
Candidates will be informed on the payment methods upon registration.