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How long before I receive my official certificate? When can I start to use my designation? What are the requirements for membership as a ‘Fellow’ or to receive a AAFM professional designation? What are the requirements for membership as an ‘Affiliate’? How are the membership and certification fees used? How many members are in the American Academy of Financial Management?

Q1:	How long before I receive my official certificate?
A:	Certificate review, approval and processing normally takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks.
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Q2:	When can I start to use my designation?
A:	Immediately after you receive confirmation of the acceptance of your membership by the Board USA offices.
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Q3:	What are the requirements for membership as a ‘Fellow’ or to receive a AAFM professional designation?
A:	The primary method of certification is the completion of a recognized AAFM Approved Degree program from an AACSB, ACBSP, EQUIS or ABA Accredited Degree program or an executive training program through BISYS International, Dearborn Kaplan, BSI, TJSL Worldwide or one of our other numerous Executive training providers. In exceptional circumstances, the AAFM Board of Standards may offer exemption from course and assessment criteria. Board review is required for advanced standing qualifications, and the following are some of the criteria for exemption status:
	(a) An AACSB ACBSP ABA or EQUIS Financial Related Degree, (b) Vast professional experience (in excess of 7 years), (c) MBA/MASTERS or Law Degree, PhD, or CPA, Recognized Designations, & specialization work or related LICENSES (d) Banking or insurance executives with vast experience (in excess of 5 years), or (e) Professors and Academic Researchers (5+Years)
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Q4:	What are the requirements for membership as an ‘Affiliate’?
A:	If an individual working in the finance industry or as a financial professional has one of the following qualifications, they’ll immediately qualify for status as an Affiliate Member:
	(a) An Accredited Degree, (b) Professional experience (at least 4 years), or (c) Academic Researchers.
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Q5:	How are the membership and certification fees used?
A:	Fees generated through certification and exams are used to protect the AAFM Board of Standard's brand, legal fees, branding, marketing, and providing information to our global members while assessing and approving the best educational and training programs worldwide.
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Q6:	How many members are in the American Academy of Financial Management?
A:	The AAFM has grown quickly and has recognized over 25,000 PhDs, Lawyers, CPAs, AACSB, ACBSP and affiliated Graduates & Masters Degree Holders as executive members in over 151 nations. AAFM takes pride in holding a membership with superior qualifications, experience, and designations.
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