PART1: FINANCIAL ACUMEN
Knowledge Domain A
Concepts of Business and Finance: 52-58% of Exam Part I
- Budget Types & Planning: Understanding zero-based budgets, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts.
- Financial Report Interpretation: Annual corporate reports, interconnected financial statements.
- Financial Principles: Time value, cost structures, cost of capital.
- Risk Management: Hedging, value at risk, diversification.
- Economics: Micro and macroeconomic concepts affecting planning.
PART1: FINANCIAL ACUMEN (Continued)
Knowledge Domain B
Systems and Technology: 17-23% of Exam Part I
- Spreadsheet Skills: Advanced functions, pivot tables, macros.
- System Limitations: Business intelligence and ERP systems.
- Data Management: ETL processes, data warehousing.
- Governance: Internal governance, regulatory concerns.
Knowledge Domain C
Business Partnering: 22-28% of Exam Part I
- Information Collection: Templates, surveys.
- Stakeholder Interaction: KPIs, metrics.
- Organizational Structure: FP&A, accounting, investor relations.
- Project Management: Scope, timelines.
PART 2: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT
Knowledge Domain A
Analysis and Projections: 37-43% of Exam Part II
- Financial Projections: Income, cash flow, balance sheets.
- Investment Analysis: ROI, DCF, NPV.
- Ratio Analysis: Debt/equity, liquidity.
- Variance Reporting: Actual vs planned figures.
Knowledge Domain B
Models and Analytics: 42-48% of Exam Part II
- Model Design & Assumptions: Efficient and effective model building.
- Statistical Analysis: Standard deviation, correlation, regression.
- Data Trend Analysis: Patterns, seasonality, outliers.
Knowledge Domain c
Business Communication: 12-18% of Exam Part II
- Presentation Skills: Detailing complex issues.
- Data Visualization: Effective charts.
- Interpersonal Skills: Interviewing, negotiation.
