If you're exploring accounting courses and wondering what you can do with an accounting diploma, 9i¾«Æ·¸£ÀûÒ»Çø¶þÇø has a specialized pathway that offers a direct route to a career in financial leadership tailored to Indigenous culture for our Business - Accounting graduates.
We have partnered with the , allowing our accounting grads to fast-track towards a designation.
Once you earn your Business - Accounting diploma, you will have met all but two course requirements to complete your Indigenous Financial Management Certificate (IFMC). Completing just two additional courses will finish your financial management certificate program.
Next, complete the final courses needed to earn your Indigenous Financial Management Diploma, qualifying you to take the CAFM exam to earn your designation.
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Where a CAFM Designation Can Take You
Your CAFM designation will demonstrate your ability to handle the changing financial needs of Indigenous communities and organizations. It prepares you to step into essential financial leadership roles, including:
- Director of Operations / Band Manager
- Director of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Controller
- Office Manager
- Business Consultant
- Director of Finance and Administration
Steps To Your CAFM Designation
Enroll in 9i¾«Æ·¸£ÀûÒ»Çø¶þÇø’s Business - Accounting Program
Your first step is starting our two-year diploma program.
Complete Your Business - Accounting Diploma
Upon graduation, obtain a minimum grade of 65% in the five required courses that will allow you to transfer credit into the Indigenous Financial Management Certificate. This includes the following five 9i¾«Æ·¸£ÀûÒ»Çø¶þÇø courses:
| 9i¾«Æ·¸£ÀûÒ»Çø¶þÇø Course | Code | AFOA Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory to Financial Accounting | BCA101 | CAFM 1 |
| Communications or Business Communications | CMM115 or CMM215 | CAFM 2 |
| Business Law | BCG204 | CAFM 3 |
| Managerial Accounting | BCA209 | CAFM 8 |
| Computer Applications for Business II | BCO119 | CAFM 12 |
Complete Remaining Two Courses for AFOA's Certificate
Enroll in two additional courses, through AFOA, to complete your Indigenous Financial Management Certificate.
- Indigenous Strategies and Decisions (CAFM 4)
- Indigenous History and Development (CAFM 6)
These courses are available online.
Successful completion of these courses will allow you to earn your certificate.
Complete Courses for Indigenous Financial Management Diploma
After earning your certificate, work towards completing your Indigenous Financial Management Diploma. These seven courses will be the final course requirements for the CAFM designation.
Pass the CAFM Professional Examination
The exam is written online and will ensure all students have the necessary knowledge base required as a professional financial manager.
Gain Professional Work Experience
Meet the requirement of two years' practical experience in an Indigenous environment as the final step in qualifying your for CAFM designation.
Congratulations! You have now earned your Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation.
About AFOA
After over 25 years in operation, AFOA Canada has become the centre for excellence and innovation in Indigenous management, finance, and governance. It is the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day-to-day needs of those Indigenous professionals who are working in all areas of management, finance, band administration, leadership and program management — We are Building a Community of Professionals.