Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA)

[[Actuarial Notes Wiki|Wiki]] / [[Actuarial Certifications]] / [[Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA)]] / **Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA)** ## ACIA Study Guide ### Pathway 1 Pathway 1 is for students and graduates of a CIA-accredited degree program. > [!example]- Which Universities/Actuarial Programs are accredited? > For the specific programs and course codes accepted from each university, see [Actuarial education in Canada - CIA](https://www.cia-ica.ca/starting-your-journey/actuarial-education-in-canada/). > - Concordia University > - Simon Fraser University > - Université de Montréal > - Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM) > - Université Laval > - University of Calgary > - University of Manitoba > - University of Regina > - University of Toronto > - University of Waterloo > - University of Western Ontario > - York University > > Not every actuarial degree is eligible: See [Non-accredited Canadian universities offering actuarial studies](https://www.cia-ica.ca/starting-your-journey/actuarial-education-in-canada/non-accredited-universities/) <section class="exam-links"> <a class="exam-link exam-link--darkblue internal-link" href="..."> ★ Actuarial Degree</a> <a class="exam-link exam-link--blue internal-link" href="..."> Module 1 </a> <a class="exam-link exam-link--indigo internal-link" href="..."> Module 2 </a> <a class="exam-link exam-link--violet internal-link" href="..."> Capstone Exam </a> <a class="exam-link exam-link--slate internal-link" href="..."> Professionalism Workshop </a> </section> ### Pathway 2 Pathway 2 is for individuals who are currently working towards or have already earned an associate designation from a recognized actuarial organization. > [!example]- Which associate-level designations are recognized by the CIA? > Recognized designations include: > - [[Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)]] > - [[Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS)]] > - [[Associate of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA)]] > - [[Associate of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (AIAA) ]] > - [[Associate of the Institute of Actuaries (AIA)]] > > However the CIA has not yet published an official list of recognized designations. <section class="exam-links"> <a class="exam-link exam-link--darkblue internal-link" href="..."> ★ Associate Designation</a> <a class="exam-link exam-link--indigo internal-link" href="..."> Module 2 </a> <a class="exam-link exam-link--slate internal-link" href="..."> Professionalism Workshop </a> </section> ## Exemptions If you passed exams with the [[Society of Actuaries (SOA)|SOA]] or [[Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)|CAS]] before December 31, 2023, you may be exempt from certain requirements, according to the [ACIA/FCIA Transition Rules](https://www.cia-ica.ca/becoming-a-member/transition-rules/) > [!example]- **Modules 1 and 2 Exemption** > If you met the following requirements before the deadline of December 31, 2023, you are exempt from Modules 1 and 2: > - [[Exam PA (SOA)]], eight [[Module FAP (SOA)|FAP Modules (SOA)]] OR > - [[e-learning PAF (SOA)]], [[Module FAP (SOA)|FAP Modules (SOA)]] (3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the Final Assessment) OR > - [[Online Course 1 (CAS)]], [[Online Course 2 (CAS)]], [[Exam MAS-II (CAS)]] > [!example]- **Modules 1 and 2 and Capstone Exam Exemption** > If you met the following requirements before the deadline of December 31, 2023, you are exempt from Modules 1 and 2 and the Capstone Exam: > - [[Exam LTAM (SOA)]] or [[Exam STAM (SOA)]] and eight [[Module FAP (SOA)|FAP Modules (SOA)]] > - [[e-learning PAF (SOA)]], [[e-learning AF]] [[Module FAP (SOA)|FAP Modules (SOA)]] (3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the Final Assessment) OR > - [[Exam MAS-I (CAS)]], [[Exam MAS-II (CAS)]], [[Online Course 1 (CAS)]], [[Online Course 2 (CAS)]]