Q. Is the Society of Certified Financial Accountants affiliated with CFA Institute?
A. The Society is NOT affiliated with CFA Institute the global association of investment professionals.

Q. Can I send my documents electronically?
A. Absolutely. You can send a wire transfer payment for membership fees and email us the scans of your signed membership application and all relevant documents.

Q. Why Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is so important?
A. The responsibility of any professional accountant is to develop and maintain professional competence necessary to provide high quality services. CPD enables you to develop new skills and keep your professional qualification up to date.

Q. Is it possible to send a wire transfer for membership fees?
A.  Yes, please contact us and we will provide you with the Society’s bank requisites.

Q. What is the Accreditation of Prior Learning?
A.  The Society recognizes the experience and other training that some applicants possess. That creates the opportunity for qualified individuals to join the Society via Accreditation of Prior Learning.

Q. Can I use a credit card for payments?
A. At this time the Society only accepts money order/bank drafts and wire transfers.

Q. When is my annual membership fees renewal due?
A. The renewal is due after one year from the date your certificate was issued. 

Q. If I cancel my Membership, can I still keep my Certificate?
A. No. The Certificate is the property of the Society and must be returned upon termination of Membership. If you are no longer a member, you must stop using the designation for any purposes whatsoever.