Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Exams

Everything you need to know about our exams is covered in this section, from when they take place to receiving your results.

There are two sittings of all examinations each year. These take place in June and November/December.

Certificate and Diploma Stage exams are all 3 hours long, with the exception of two half papers at the Diploma Stage (Public Finance & Taxation) which are 2 hours long.

JUNE 2009 EXAMS

Admission letters including venues details will be sent to students on 5 May 2009.

Candidate rules

Candidate Rules FMCS - Word (103kb) l PDF (76kb)
Candidate Rules Professional Qualification - Word (128kb) l PDF (80kb)

Formulae Sheet

Cert, Dip & FTPC Formulae Sheet

Proforma Booklets

F&PR Proforma Booklet
FA Proforma booklet
FR Proforma booklet

Pre-seen Material

Pre-seen Strategic Business Management - to be uploaded 6 May 2009
Pre-seen Governance and Public Policy - to be uploaded 6 May 2009
Pre-Seen FMCS - to be uploaded 19 May 2009

FMCS Candidate Briefing Notes

Candidate Briefing Notes - to be uploaded shortly

SBM Notes June 2009

SBM Notes - Word (24kb) l PDF(16kb)

Exam Venues

You can view and select your exam venue on the Student Learning Centre.