Overview

The Certified Professional Financial Accountant (CPFA) certification by GAQM validates practical competence in financial accounting and reporting. It is designed for professionals who prepare, record and report the financial results of an organisation to a recognised professional standard.

The program covers the complete accounting cycle, from journal entries and ledgers through to trial balances, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements, together with the accounting concepts and standards that underpin reliable financial reporting.

Course Content

• The accounting cycle: journals, ledgers, trial balance and adjustments
• Preparation of the income statement, balance sheet and cash-flow statement
• Accounting concepts, principles and the application of accounting standards
• Receivables, payables, inventory and fixed-asset accounting
• Bank reconciliation, petty cash and day-to-day bookkeeping controls
• Financial statement accuracy checks and management reporting

Targeted Audience

• Financial accountants and general ledger accountants
• Bookkeepers and accounts officers who want formal certification
• Small-business and SME finance staff responsible for reporting
• Recent graduates building a career in financial accounting

Exam Registration & Certification

The Certified Professional Financial Accountant (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.

1. Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
2. Register for the Certified Professional Financial Accountant (CPFA) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
3. Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
4. Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
5. Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.

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