GAFM-CMFMP Exam Information and Outline
Certified Municipal Finance Management Practitioner (CMFMP)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 2, 2026
GAFM-CMFMP Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
GAFM.
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice certification examination following the GAFM Accredited Certification Training Program (ACTP)
- Municipal Finance Framework
- Local government finance and governance
- Local Government Budgeting
- Budget preparation and approval
- Revenue Management and Property Rates
- Property tax and fees
- Expenditure Management and Procurement
- Spending controls and tenders
- Municipal Accounting and Reporting
- Accrual accounting and reporting standards
- Infrastructure Financing and Borrowing
- Municipal bonds and PPPs
- Audit, Oversight and Accountability
- Council oversight and audit