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The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has proposed changes to its proficiency rules including changes to the current mandatory courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). Under these proposed rules, subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), CIRO will be moving towards an assessment centric proficiency model for Approved Persons of Investment Dealers. For more information on CIRO’s proposed rules, please refer to the CIRO website. If you have any questions on how the proposed changes may impact you, please reach out to proficiency@ciro.ca.

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The Chief Financial Officer Qualifying Examination (CFO) course prepares you for a career as a CFO with a CIRO investment dealer. The course is designed to ensure you can demonstrate the required level of proficiency for financial reporting rules with a CIRO investment dealer. You’ll gain a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and be prepared for your Chief Financial Officers Qualifying Exam. The CFO Qualifying Examination course is available exclusively through CSI.

What skills will you develop?

The CFO provides comprehensive coverage of financial reporting standards, dealer member regulations, corporate governance practices and risk management procedures. You’ll learn to effectively manage a firm’s capital and demonstrate professional competence. The course also focuses on the specific requirements of CIRO Form 1.

Who should enrol?

Enrol in the CFO if you’re:

  • Looking to meet CIRO’s 90-day regulatory requirements to become a CFO of an investment dealer
  • Seeking registration as a CFO for a CIRO investment dealer