AICPA CAS CFO Financial I Certificate | 19.5 CPE Online Course

CAS CFO Financial I – AICPA & CIMA Certificate (19.5 CPE)

Course overview

• 100% online AICPA & CIMA CAS CFO Financial I certificate with 19.5 CPE hours.
• Designed for CFOs, controllers, finance managers, and virtual CFOs who want board‑level corporate finance skills, not just reporting.
• Focus on capital structure, cost of capital, risk, pricing, and capital planning applied to real‑world business decisions.
• A globally recognised digital certificate you can add to LinkedIn and your CV.

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Why CFOs and aspiring CFOs should care

• The CFO role has shifted from “chief accountant” to strategic leader driving growth, IPOs, and risk decisions.
• Demand for skilled CFOs is rising in India and globally as companies scale and face complex funding and governance needs.
• In 2024, BSE 100 CFO turnover was about 24%, indicating high churn and an opportunity for ready successors.
• 69% of CFOs in India are upskilling their teams for new technologies, making visible learning and certifications a hygiene factor.

This is among the most accessible CFO certifications available to professionals globally, delivered at regional pricing

What you will learn (outcomes)

• Capital and funding
  • Compare debt vs equity, understand funding options, and their impact on risk and control.
  • Calculate cost of equity and weighted average cost of capital (WACC), and use them in investment and funding decisions. 
• Costing and performance
  • Apply activity‑based and proactive costing to improve margins and profitability.
  • Use financial and non‑financial KPIs to evaluate supply‑chain and distribution choices.
• Pricing and capital planning
  • Build pricing approaches that reflect the cost of capital, risk, and value, not just mark-ups.
  • Integrate risk into capital planning and scenario analysis for long‑term projects.

Course Curriculum: 8 Key Modules

1. Debt Finance for CFOs – Understand short‑ and long‑term debt instruments, covenants and how leverage affects cash flow, risk and return.
2. Equity Finance and Capital Structure – Analyse sources of equity finance and how different mixes of debt and equity influence cost of capital and shareholder value.
3. Cost of Capital and WACC – Calculate cost of equity and weighted average cost of capital to evaluate funding options and long‑term investments.
4. Supply Chain and Distribution Decisions – Evaluate supply‑chain structures, logistics and distribution choices using financial metrics such as margin, ROI and working capital impact.
5. Total Quality Management and Value Creation – Link quality initiatives to cost, customer value and profitability using concepts like the value chain and continuous improvement.
6. Proactive and Activity‑Based Costing – Apply activity‑based costing and proactive costing approaches to pricing, product mix and process improvements.
7. Enterprise Risk Management for CFOs – Identify and assess financial and operational risks, and integrate risk considerations into capital and performance decisions.
8. Capital Planning and Pricing Strategies – Build capital plans and pricing models that balance growth, profitability and risk, supporting better board‑level and virtual CFO decisions.

How recruiters and employers view it

• 94% of senior finance leaders say they are more likely to hire candidates with a relevant certification, all else equal.
• Over 85% of hiring managers prefer candidates who hold recognised finance certifications.
• Recruiters for CFO and controller roles filter candidates who demonstrate capital markets, risk, and pricing skills in addition to core accounting.
• An AICPA & CIMA CFO‑branded certificate is an immediate, global signal of serious professional development.

How it boosts your personal brand

• Puts “CFO” and “AICPA & CIMA” visibly in your skills stack, alongside CPA, ACCA, CMA or CIA.
• Shows you invest in strategic finance, not just compliance CPE.
• Strengthens your positioning for CFO / Finance Director / Head of Finance roles in India and regional hubs.
• Ideal talking point in interviews and promotion discussions when asked about leadership and capital‑allocation decisions.

CPE hours and credential holders (CPA, ACCA, CIA, etc.)

• Earns 19.5 CPE credits in Business Management & Organization ("NASBA-field-of-study: Business Management & Organization").
• CPAs typically need around 40 CPE hours per year on a 120‑hours‑in‑3‑years model in many states, so this can cover roughly half a year’s requirement.
• CIA members must earn 40 CPE hours annually, and many choose high‑quality external finance courses to meet part of this target.
• ACCA, CMA, CIA, and other designations have annual CPD/CPE requirements, and topic‑relevant, recognised courses like this often qualify, subject to each body’s rules.
• Instead of spreading hours across low‑impact webinars, you consolidate 19.5 hours into one deep CFO‑skills course.

Who should take this course (use cases)

• Controller to CFO career path or Finance Director roles and needing capital markets and pricing exposure. 
• CAS / virtual CFO practitioners who advise multiple clients on funding, risk, and long‑term investment decisions.
• ACCA / CPA / CMA / CIA professionals who want strategic finance CPE instead of pure technical accounting updates.
• Finance managers in India and emerging markets, where CFO demand is outpacing supply.p
• Entrepreneurs and business owners who act as de facto CFOs want a structured toolkit for capital, risk, and pricing.

• No CPA, CA or CIMA membership is required to enrol; any finance professional or business leader can register for this AICPA & CIMA certificate.

Program format, duration and certification

• Self‑paced e‑learning on the official AICPA & CIMA platform.
• Typical access window of 12 months to complete 19.5 CPE hours at your own pace.
• On completion, you earn the CAS CFO Financial I digital certificate and a downloadable CPE completion record.

Eduyush regional pricing

• Eduyush offers CAS CFO Financial I at regional pricing for eligible countries, often significantly below the global list price.
• Pay in local currency, avoid FX mark‑ups and international card charges.
• Get the same official AICPA & CIMA content, 19.5 CPE hours, and digital certificate as global buyers, at a more accessible investment.

Comparison: CAS CFO Financial I vs Other AICPA CAS Courses

Content reviewed by the AICPA & CIMA US Team and Eduyush’s in‑house course advisors to align with current CFO and CAS competency frameworks