CFA vs FRM
The published facts of both certifications side by side. Which one fits depends on your role, experience and goals; the Plan Advisor and Role readiness weigh them against your own profile.
| CFA GAQM Certified Forensic Analyst |
FRM Financial Risk Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | GAQM | GARP |
| Level | Intermediate | Expert |
| Domain | Security Operations | Financial Risk, Compliance & AML |
| Exam fee | $150 | $800 |
| Experience required | None stated | 2 years |
| Prerequisite certifications | None | None |
| Exam | 40 MCQs, 1 hour, AI-proctored, 8-month window | Part I: 100 MCQ, 4 h; Part II: 80 MCQ, 4 h (computer-based, May/Aug/Nov windows) |
| Passing score | 70% (28/40) | Not published (relative) |
| Renewal | Every 3 years · Exam | Every 2 years · 40 CPD per cycle |
| Annual fee | None | None |
| Career tracks that use it | 0 | 4 |
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