GAFM-ChFD Exam Information and Outline
Chartered Financial Director (ChFD)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 5, 2026
GAFM-ChFD Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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official GAFM-ChFD exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap.
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)
- Role of the Financial Director
- Strategic partner to the CEO and board
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Long-term plans and scenario analysis
- Financial Reporting and Governance
- IFRS reporting and audit committee relations
- Capital Structure and Funding
- Debt, equity and cost of capital
- Treasury and Cash Management
- Liquidity and working capital
- Performance Management and Controls
- KPIs, budgets and internal controls
- Risk Management and Stakeholder Relations
- Financial risk and investor relations