The AFM Program consists of fourteen courses leading to the Diploma in Aboriginal Financial Management, the first step in getting a CAFM designation. Four of the courses are offered only on-line through AFOA Canada. Nine courses in the AFM Educational program are delivered by AFOA accredited universities and colleges throughout Canada. One course (Law) is offered both on-line and in colleges and universities.
Certificate Level
AFM 1 - Financial Accounting Fundamentals AFM 2 - Business Communication AFM 3 - Law * AFM 4 - Strategy & Decisions ** AFM 5 - Values & Ethics in the Aboriginal Workplace ** AFM 6 - Aboriginal History & Developments**
Diploma Level Courses
AFM 7 - Managing Information Systems AFM 8 - Micro & Macro Economics AFM 9 - Financial Accounting: Assets AFM 10 - Financial Accounting: Liabilities & Equities AFM 11 - Business Quantitative Analysis AFM 12 - Management Accounting Fundamentals AFM 13 - Corporate Finance Fundamentals AFM 14 - Aboriginal Human & Fiscal Issues ** * Offered on on-line through AFOA and at accredited colleges and universities ** Offered on-line through AFOA only
How to get credit for AFM courses completed at post-secondary educational institutions across Canada – Course Exemptions
To get credit for successfully completing an AFM course offered by accredited Canadian universities and colleges, you must apply for "a course exemption". Exemption requests for courses are reviewed to see if they meet the standards set by the AFOA exemption policy.
Exemptions are based on the current Certified General Accountants (CGA) of Canada equivalency standards—those courses recognized as transfer credits towards the CGA designation are the same courses AFOA recognizes as course exemptions towards the AFM program.
In order to qualify for an exemption for AFM program courses a pass mark of 65% from an accredited course is required. Exemptions will be granted on the basis of an official transcript of grades obtained at the university or college. The transcripts are retained by AFOA.
An administrative fee of $200.00 plus GST is applied. AFOA Canada must receive payment prior to reviewing the transcript. For each additional exemption granted following the initial assessment, a fee of $10.00 plus GST per exemption is applied. The administrative fees cover the cost of transcript evaluation, liaison with post-secondary schools and professional associations, research and curriculum development. For more information please contact AFOA Canada.
