Examination structure
Two parts. One controlled 300-minute window.
The assessment combines financial modelling knowledge and judgement with an integrated practical case.
01Part A · 90 minutes · 50 marks
40 questions: 30 standard application MCQs worth one mark each and 10 calculation or case-based MCQs worth two marks each.
- Restricted-resource open-book
- Server-controlled timer and automatic saving
- Move between questions and flag for review
- Answers lock on final submission or time expiry
02Controlled break · 15 minutes
Part B becomes available only at the authorised time after the fixed break.
03Part B · 180 minutes + 15-minute upload window
Candidates receive the assigned case brief and student workbook, then submit a completed Excel model, one-page CFO recommendation PDF, and declaration.
- Completed Excel workbook
- One-page CFO recommendation PDF
- Candidate declaration
- Timestamped submission receipt