Advanced Financial Modeler
Differentiate yourself with the most highly sought after model building accreditation.
Differentiate yourself with the most highly sought after model building accreditation.
Becoming an Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) will strengthen your ability to create well-structured and efficiently built models.
The AFM accreditation validates your ability to design and build a 3-statement financial model of a company, and demonstrates your acumen in finance, accounting, and Excel.
Price: $725 USD
The Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) accreditation is FMI's flagship program.
As a candidate, you can use FMI's learning resources to prepare for the AFM exam, a rigorous, proctored, 4-hour online exam in which you will be provided with a case study and be required to build a 3-statement model of a company from scratch.
Exams are offered four times per year. The next four sittings are:
October 25, 2025 | February 21, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | July 11, 2026
Validate your ability to build a 3-statement model of a company from scratch
Create a model that can be used as a critical decision-making tool, allowing users to make accurate and informed financial decisions
Use a financial model as a powerful communication tool to clearly and effectively tell the story of a company
Demonstrate the technical modeling skills most valued by clients, employers, and all other stakeholders
Validate your ability to create a 3-statement model of a company from scratch in Excel.
Your exam is proctored, time-bound and graded by experts - success is earned.
A platform for financial modelers that offers access to networking opportunities, and exclusive webinars hosted by industry experts.
Receive access to highly-regarded self-study learning resources with exam preparation sessions.
The AFM accreditation challenges your financial modeling while expanding all of your prior business, finance and Excel knowledge. It is an international accreditation that provides you with the tools to build and audit best in class financial models.
Gabriele Di Rossi, AFM
Senior Analyst, FP&A @Saudi Aramco
Since studying for the AFM, I have become a superior modeler. The accreditation led to my advice being sought after and directly helped me land my next – and highly desired – role.
Jiaming Li, AFM
Manager, Valuation Services @BDO Global
The AFM exam and curriculum enhanced my skills and proficiency in financial modeling. It opened a new area of opportunities for me and for the clients I serve. The accreditation validates a thorough and disciplined way to handle the 3-statements model that you will always need no matter what. The FMI-AFM sponsored exam is top notch and it is organized by a team of highly skilled professionals in the domain.
Patrick Daguet, AFM, CFA
CEO @ Sharklets
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Upcoming exam dates are:
October 25, 2025 | February 21, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | July 11, 2026
