GAFM-ChBA Exam Information and Outline
Chartered Budget Analyst (ChBA)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 9, 2026
GAFM-ChBA 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)
- Budget Analysis Fundamentals
- Budget cycle and roles
- Budget Preparation and Formulation
- Zero-based, incremental and activity-based budgets
- Revenue and Expenditure Analysis
- Trend and ratio analysis
- Variance Analysis and Budget Monitoring
- Flexible budgets and corrective action
- Public and Corporate Budgeting
- Government appropriations vs. corporate budgets
- Forecasting and Financial Modelling
- Driver-based and scenario models
- Performance-Based Budgeting and Reporting
- KPIs and budget reports