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The CSC is a foundational course that provides knowledge on the Canadian securities industry, including investments, markets, and regulations. It is often a prerequisite for various financial services roles.
You can see the complete list of Canadian Securities Exam licensing course here
AceCSE also covers comprehensive list of practice questions for these exams:
The exam covers topics such as investment products, the regulatory environment, portfolio management, and financial statements.
| Exam One Topics | Weightings |
|---|---|
| The Canadian Investment Marketplace | 15% |
| The Economy | 13% |
| Features and Types of Fixed-Income Securities | 12% |
| Pricing and Trading of Fixed-Income Securities | 11% |
| Common and Preferred Share | 13% |
| Equity Transactions | 10% |
| Derivatives | 10% |
| Corporations and their Financial Statements | 8% |
| Financing and Listing Securities | 8% |
| Exam Two Topics | Weightings |
|---|---|
| Investment Analysis | 18% |
| Portfolio Analysis | 18% |
| Mutual Funds | 14% |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 10% |
| Alternative Investments, Other Managed, and Structured Products | 16% |
| Canadian Taxation | 6% |
| Fee-Based Accounts and Working with the Retail Client | 8% |
| Working with the Institutional Client | 10% |
The Canadian Securities Exam is governed by four bodies, which is:
The commonly examined topics are:
The CSE exams can be booked at csi.ca official website here directly.
Although they are completely different exam, but CSE are more focused on the licensing exams. If you works in Canada, its more important that you take the CSE exams over CFA, FRM, CPA or any other professions
If you want to decide which exams you should take, you may think from a career perspective. CSI provides a career focused exams modules:
There are various professionals exam you can opt for and continue your studies:
Yes, but there will be rescheduling fee. It’s best to reserve at least 90 days to prepare the exams with sufficient time.
| Late Exam Cancelation |
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| Exam No-Show | $300 |
| Second and subsequent exam attempts | $300 |
| Grade re-mark (multiple choice) | $100 |
| Grade re-mark (case-based, short and long answer exams) | $150 |
You can reschedule the exams here
P.S. Did you know that for most of the CSI courses, you can only take up to 3 times? Make sure to get well prepared before taking the exam!
If you think you have failed the exam marginally, you can request CSI to remark your exams. Submit your request here.
Yes, it allow you to take the exams remotely or in person. Choose for the best options you prefer here.
For remote access, you need to go through a series of secuity processes before remote proctored exam.
Remember to follow the CSI student code of conducts when taking the exams.
Examination results will be available within 30 business days. You can access your result at MyCSI
FCSI issued the code of ethics and is often tested in the exam. Make sure to read it before taking the exam.
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