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Becoming a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM)

How to become a CAFM › Admission through Special Arrangement Provisions

If they qualify, a member may apply for one of the following special arrangements for obtaining the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager designation:

Special Arrangement A

For AFOA members with a Certified General Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Accountant professional accounting designation in good standing:

• meet the practical work experience requirements (2 years);
• submit a completed CAFM Application and remit the Application Processing Fee of $200 plus GST;
• sign an agreement to abide by the Standards of Ethical Conduct (included in CAFM Application); and;
• letters of reference from two sponsors

What to do:

1. If you are not already a member of AFOA Canada, submit a Membership Application form along with membership dues plus GST.
2. Send in a completed CAFM Application and required documentation with the application processing fee of $200 plus GST.
3. Include proof of your membership in good standing with the CICA, CGA or CMA.

Special Arrangement B

For AFOA members with more than 5 years experience in Aboriginal financial management that meet or exceed the competency standards, you must:



• have the pre-requisite courses AFM 4 and AFM 14; [NEW REQUIREMENTS]
• submit a completed CAFM Application and remit the Application Processing Fee of $200 plus GST;
• sign an agreement to abide by the Standards of Ethical Conduct (included in CAFM Application);
• submit letters of reference from two sponsors;
• meet the CAFM Exam eligibility requirements; and;
• successfully pass the CAFM Professional Exam ($300 plus GST).

What to do:

1. If you are not already a member of AFOA Canada, submit a Membership Application form along with membership dues plus GST.
2. Send in a completed CAFM Application and required documentation with the application processing fee of $200 plus GST.
3. Await response for Exam Eligibility from AFOA Canada, then submit your Exam Registration and fee of $300 plus GST.