CFI is recognized by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) through its National Registry of CPE Sponsors. This means CFI offers eligible CPE programs under standards developed by NASBA and the American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA), with oversight shaped by State Boards of Accountancy. This recognition reflects a shared commitment to professional development and high standards in finance and accounting education.
CFI & National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
NASBA recognizes CFI as a registered CPE sponsor, giving you a flexible way to build real-world skills while fulfilling your CPA renewal obligations.
About This Recognition
What This Recognition Means for You
NASBA recognition means CPAs and other credentialed finance professionals can turn to CFI for eligible online CPE courses from a recognized provider. CFI’s self-paced format makes it easier to earn credits around busy periods, deadlines, and day-to-day responsibilities.
CFI’s CPE-eligible course library spans finance, accounting, business, and data analytics. That range gives learners the flexibility to choose topics that support their current role, build new capabilities, or prepare for a career move.
With CFI, eligible courses count toward verifiable CPE credits, so you can work toward renewal requirements while building practical, job-relevant skills.
Learn About CFI’s Certification Paths
Certifications
Specializations
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FMVA
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FPAP
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BIDA
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CBCA
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CMSA
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FPWMP
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FTIP
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®)
Learn advanced financial modeling, earn industry-standard credentials, and stand out as a top valuation expert
- Finance
- Financial Modeling
- Excel
- Valuation
- Presentation & Visuals
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounting
- Strategy
Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP)
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) professionals support business leaders with decision making by creating world-class financial models and delivering deep insights to improve the financial and operating performance of a company.
- Financial Modeling
- Excel
- Storytelling and Data Visualization
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Business Partnering
Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®)
Lead the data revolution: Build in-depth expertise with hands-on BI & data analysis courses & labs
- Data Transformation & Automation
- Data Visualization
- Data Modeling
- Coding
- Statistics
Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®)
Advance your career with the essential knowledge and skills you'll gain from a commercial lending and banking certification
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Structure & Documentation
- Management & Business Analysis
- Risk Management
- Industry Analysis
Capital Markets &Securities Analyst (CMSA®)
Master Capital Markets knowledge and skills and stand out as a certified professional
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income
- Analytical Methodologies
- Foreign Exchange
- Commodities
- Equity
Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP®)
Get certified online, master technical and soft skills, and stand out to clients–no prior experience necessary
- Financial Planning
- Practice Management
- Business Development
- Relationship Management
- Investment Management
FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP®)
Master the emerging technologies driving the future of finance. Earn a FinTech certification, unlock new career opportunities, and increase your earning potential.
- Financial Technology Fundamentals
- Data Science and Machine Learning
- Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Support business leaders in their decision-making with best-in-class financial models to evaluate and forecast the financial performance of a company.
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Analysis
- Excel
- Data Visualization
- Accounting
Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG)
Become an Environmental, Social, & Governance specialist with valuable skills in investing, financial and corporate strategy, and more, and earn an in-demand ESG certificate upon completion.
- ESG - The Big Picture
- ESG Analysis
- ESG Integration
- ESG Investing
- ESG & Business Intelligence
Leadership Effectiveness
Get actionable frameworks that put people and performance first. This program builds crucial leadership skills for aspiring and senior leaders in finance.
- Challenging Situations, Conversations, and Change
- Relationships and Teams
- Communication, Engagement, and Coaching
- Self-Awareness and Influence
Data Analysis in Excel Certificate
Be the Excel wizard everyone admires! Learn to manipulate and connect data, create and visualize insights from raw data, and leverage the latest Excel tools and add-ins to enhance your productivity.
- Data Modelling & Analysis
- Data Transformation
- Data Visualization
Business Intelligence Analyst
Develop real-world analytics skills including creating and dashboarding insights for stakeholders, manipulating and connecting related data to supercharge your work, and using industry standard tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
- Data Visualization
- Data Transformation & Automation
- Data Modeling
- Coding
Data Science Analyst
Gain practical experience with complex datasets and predictive machine learning models. Earn your Data Science certificate upon completion.
- Predictive Analysis
- Statistics
- Coding
Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialist
Prepare for the future of finance by learning about cryptocurrencies and blockchain practically. Understand how to critically analyze digital assets and gain the skills needed to thrive in decentralized finance.
- Technical understanding of Digital Assets
- Cryptocurrency Analysis
- Purpose of Cryptocurrencies
Commercial Real Estate Finance Specialist
Enhance your skill set with a specialization in Commercial Real Estate Finance, covering everything from appraisals to financial models to mortgages, and earn a CREF Certificate upon completion.
- Real Estate Lending
- Construction Finance
- Real Estate Financial Modeling
- Environmental Analysis and Due Diligence
- Lease and Rent Roll Analysis
Macabacus Specialist
Supercharge your Microsoft Office experience with Macabacus, a powerful add-on. Learn advanced tools and automation techniques to effortlessly create error-free and more professional financial models and presentations.
- Format & Present a Financial Model
- Reliable Linking to PowerPoint and Word
- Configuration of Key Macabacus Settings
- Financial Model Auditing
- Modular Model Building
Excel Skills for Professionals Specialization
Advance your career with in-demand Excel skills. Master essential formulas, functions, and visualization tools to build professional workbooks and deliver impactful analysis.
- Excel
- Data Preparation
- Data Visualization
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