Certified Professional Financial Analyst (CPFA)
Overview
The Certified Professional Financial Analyst (CPFA) certification by GAQM develops the analytical skills needed to evaluate financial performance and support investment and business decisions. It focuses on interpreting financial statements and turning data into insight.
The program covers financial statement analysis, ratio and trend analysis, forecasting, valuation fundamentals and performance evaluation, providing a recognised credential for professionals who analyse rather than merely prepare financial information.
Course Content
- Financial statement analysis: profitability, liquidity, efficiency and solvency
- Ratio analysis, trend analysis and benchmarking against peers
- Cash-flow analysis and quality-of-earnings assessment
- Forecasting and financial modelling techniques for planning
- Valuation fundamentals: DCF, multiples and scenario analysis
- Presenting analysis and recommendations to decision-makers
Targeted Audience
- Financial analysts and business analysts in finance roles
- Investment analysts and credit analysts
- Accountants who want to strengthen their analysis capability
- Professionals who support investment and strategic decisions with data
Exam Registration & Certification
The Certified Professional Financial Analyst (CPFA) certification is awarded by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) after passing the corresponding certification examination. As an accredited GAQM test center, our academy handles the exam registration and administration for our candidates.
Each GAQM exam voucher includes two attempts, so candidates who do not pass on the first attempt may retake the exam with their second attempt. Once passed, the certification is valid for life and does not require renewal.
- Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
- Register for the Certified Professional Financial Analyst (CPFA) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
- Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
- Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
- Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.