Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) Accreditation

Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) Accreditation
Strengthen and validate your financial modeling skills with the Advanced Financial
Modeler (AFM) accreditation from the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), now available
to ICPAK members.

Financial modeling plays a critical role in business decision making, supporting
transactions, valuations, and strategic planning.

What you’ll gain

By completing the AFM accreditation, you will be able to:

• Build a fully integrated three-statement financial model from scratch
• Create a financial model that can be used as a critical decision-making tool
• Use financial models to communicate insights and tell the story of a company
• Demonstrate technical modeling skills valued by employers, stakeholders and clients

What’s included

AFM candidates receive access to:
● Learning resources including 60 video tutorials
● Practice exams and exam guidance resources
● A proctored online exam (offered quarterly)

Upon successful completion, candidates will:
● Earn the AFM accreditation
● Receive a digital badge for LinkedIn and professional profiles
● Be listed in FMI’s global Directory of Accreditation Holders

Career outcomes

In a 2026 survey of AFM accreditation holders:

• 97% said the AFM accreditation strengthened their financial modeling skills
• 88% reported a positive professional outcome after earning the AFM
• 85% would recommend the AFM accreditation to a colleague

Why Enroll

• Industry-Relevant Skills: The AFM program equips you with practical financial

modeling capabilities

• Career Advancement: Validate your financial modeling expertise and enhance

your career prospects by achieving a globally recognized accreditation.

• Exclusive Member Pricing: ICPAK members receive a 10% discount on the

AFM program fee through this partnership.

Learn More

Download the AFM Program Handbook to explore the curriculum, exam structure, and preparation resources.

AFM Testimonials
A selection of testimonials from AFM candidates and partners can be found here: https://testimonial.fminstitute.com/all