Do I have to be enrolled in the CDFM Program in order to test?
Yes, active enrollment in the CDFM Program is required to sit for an exam. CDFM enrollment gives candidates 2 years of testing eligibility.
How do I enroll in the CDFM Program?
You can enroll here or log on to your ASMC account and click on "CDFM Enrollment" on the left side of the screen.
Do I have to be an ASMC member in order to take the CDFM exams?
ASMC membership is not required to pursue the CDFM; however, ASMC members enjoy benefits such as reduced textbook and CDFM Program enrollment fees. More information on ASMC member benefits can be found here.
My certification has lapsed. How can I reactivate it?
Your suspended certification can be reactivated by sending proof of earning 80 CPEs since the start date of the lapsed certification cycle to certification@asmconline.org and then paying the missed recertification fee plus a $50 late fee in your ASMC account.
How can I find out when my enrollment expires?
You can locate your CDFM enrollment expiration date by logging in to your ASMC account and clicking on “Update Profile”. Look at the “Enrollment Expires” field.
How can I purchase an exam?
After enrolling in the CDFM Program, Pearson VUE exams can be purchased here.
Once I’ve purchased a Pearson VUE exam, when can I schedule it?
After purchasing a Pearson VUE exam, you should receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) email within 24-48 hours that includes the information needed to schedule your exam. If you do not receive the ATT email within 48 hours check your ASMC account to verify that you are actively enrolled in CDFM program or contact ASMC [...]
I have passed all 3 exams. Do I need to do anything else?
Once you have passed your exams, the last step to CDFM certification is to ensure that you have submitted your Verification of Financial Management Experience (VFME) Form.
After I’ve earned my CDFM, when will I receive my wall certificate?
If you are a CDFM candidate and all the requirements have been met, a wall certificate will be issued within 8-10 weeks of certification being awarded.
What are the requirements to keep my CDFM or CDFM-A active?
To keep your CDFM or CDFM-A certification active, pay the recertification fee and complete 80 CPEs by your recertification deadline. The 80 CPEs must include 2 CPEs in an ethics-related topic, and at least 20 CPEs must be earned per year.