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With the November 2026 FRM exam about to run, GARP’s next window is already on the calendar. Registration for the May 2027 FRM exam opens December 1, 2026, and the early-bird fee is the reason to act early.

FRM May 2027 — key dates & fees

Registering early saves $200 per part versus standard. First-time candidates also pay the one-time $400 enrollment fee with their Part I registration.

A reminder on logistics: the FRM exam is now delivered by PSI (and by ATA in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Thailand) — not Pearson VUE. And only a specific set of calculators is allowed: the TI BA II Plus / BA II Plus Professional, the HP 12C family, and the HP 10BII / 10BII+ / 20B.

ACCA has published its September 2026 exam results. Across the session, 102,263 students entered, 114,239 exams were completed, and 4,042 students became new affiliates.

Pass rates by paper (Sept 2026)

PM and AAA again sat at the tough end of the range — a recurring pattern worth planning around.

Next up: the December 2026 session runs Dec 7–11, with standard entry closing Nov 2 and late entry Nov 9 (results Jan 18, 2027). If you’re sitting in December, the cheaper standard-entry deadline is days away.

The final piece of the August 2026 CFA results is in. CFA Institute reported a 47% pass rate for the Level III exam, from 13,940 candidates — just under the 10-year average of about 50%.

As with the other levels, the gap between fresh and deferred candidates was stark: first-time takers passed at 56%, while deferred candidates passed at just 31%. All three specialized pathways (Portfolio Management, Private Markets, Private Wealth) were reported as equally rigorous.

That completes the August 2026 set:

Why the first-timer vs. deferred gap matters now: from February 2027, CFA Institute is eliminating the paid deferral option — if you register and don’t sit, you forfeit your fees and re-register at full price. With deferred candidates historically passing far below first-timers, the message is clear: register for a window you can actually commit to.

With the CA Final November 2026 exams underway, attention turns to the next attempt. ICAI’s exam application window for the January 2027 Foundation and Intermediate exams opens on November 3, 2026.

January 2027 — application timeline

Fresh context — CA Intermediate Sept 2026 results: ICAI declared the September 2026 Intermediate results on October 22, 2026. Group I passed at 23.14%, Group II at 18.92%, and both groups together at 13.21%. Neel Rajesh Shah (Mumbai) and Chandak Sakshi (Nashik) shared AIR 1 with 502/600.

If you’re retaking a group in January, note the new exam calendar: Foundation and Intermediate now run three times a year; CA Final runs twice (May and November).

If you’re planning to sit the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) exam this winter, the clock is almost out. The final application deadline for the 2026B testing window is October 28, 2026 — and after it passes, registration for this window closes.

Key dates — CTP 2026B window

Fees (new applicants, USD)

*Non-member fee includes one year of AFP membership. Re-exam/re-registration is $250; the no-show penalty is $95.

What’s on the exam: 170 questions (150 scored + 20 unscored), 3.5 hours of testing in a 4-hour appointment. Scores are reported on a scaled 200–500 range, with 300 to pass. The exam is now based on the 8th edition of Essentials of Treasury Management (ETM8), carrying the 2026–2028 knowledge domains.

Bottom line: if you want to test in the Dec 1–Jan 31 window, submit your application by October 28. Miss it and your next window is 2027A (exam June 1 – July 31, 2027; final application April 28, 2027).

The wait is over — CFA Institute has released the CFA Program Level II results for the August 2026 administration. Here is the pass rate, how it stacks up against recent sittings, and exactly what it means for your next move.

The headline numbers

•  Pass rate:  45% overall

•  Candidates who sat:  10,004 worldwide

•  Candidates who passed:  4,484

•  From CFA Institute:  “Our congratulations go out to all candidates receiving news of their Level II exam success today.” — Chris Wiese, CFA, Managing Director, Education

How it compares

At 45%, the August 2026 Level II pass rate sits slightly above the two most recent sittings — 43% in May 2026 and 44% in August 2025 — and lands right around the exam’s long-run average of roughly 45%. As CFA Institute has long cautioned, small movements in the pass rate are not a signal that the exam got easier or harder; the standard is set to a consistent level of competency each cycle.

Passed? Here is your next move

Clearing Level II makes you eligible to register for Level III — the final step to the charter. The next Level III windows are February 2027 and August 2027. Two things to plan for now: Level III leans heavily into portfolio management and real investment decision-making and includes constructed-response (essay) questions, and you will choose a specialised pathway at registration. Start early.

Did not pass this time?

You are far from alone — more than half of a strong, prepared cohort retakes. The candidates who come back and pass almost always do one thing differently: more active practice on their weakest topics, earlier. Use the free resources below to rebuild momentum without spending a rupee or dollar.

Keep your momentum — free

Practise with free CFA questions (no signup, no payment), grab the free Level 1 formula sheet for quick revision, and read our Level III specialised-pathways guide before you register.

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→ Free CFA practice questions:  https://professionalcareerclub.com/free-questions/cfa-institute-cfa

→ CFA Level 1 formula sheet (free PDF):  https://professionalcareerclub.com/resources/cfa-level-1-comprehensive-formula-sheet

→ CFA Level III 2027 specialised pathways:  https://professionalcareerclub.com/news/cfa-level-iii-2027-specialised-pathways-topic-weights

GARP has released the 2027 FRM exam calendar — and if you are eyeing the charter next year, the early-registration windows (and their lower fees) open soon. Here is the full 2027 schedule, the fees, and what November 2026 candidates still need to do.

FRM 2027 exam dates

•  May 2027 — Part I:  8–13 May 2027

•  May 2027 — Part II:  15–17 May 2027

•  August 2027 — Part I & Part II:  13–14 August 2027

•  November 2027 — Part I:  13–18 November 2027

•  November 2027 — Part II:  20–22 November 2027

2027 fees & registration windows

FRM pricing rewards early birds. Each exam part is USD 600 in early registration and USD 800 in standard registration. First-time Part I candidates also pay a one-time USD 400 enrollment fee.

•  May 2027 exam:  Early reg opens 1 Dec 2026 · Standard opens 1 Feb 2027

•  August 2027 exam:  Early reg opens 1 Mar 2027 · Standard opens 1 May 2027

•  November 2027 exam:  Early reg opens 1 May 2027 · Standard opens 1 Aug 2027

Sitting in November 2026? Read this

Standard registration for the November 2026 exam closed on 30 September 2026, and GARP is not offering a late window. If you are already registered, Part I runs 14–20 November and Part II runs 21–25 November 2026 — and the appointment scheduling deadline was 24 October 2026.

Practise FRM for free

Get exam-ready with free FRM practice questions — no signup — then explore the FRM course hub for the full syllabus, fees and career outlook.

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One of the most-searched questions among CPA candidates is simple: when will I actually get my score? The AICPA publishes target score-release dates for every testing window. Here is the full 2026–2027 calendar so you know exactly when to expect your results.

How CPA score timing works

•      For Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG), your score-release date depends on when the AICPA receives your exam data file after you test.

•      For Discipline sections (BAR, ISC, TCP), release dates are tied to the end of each testing window.

•      All dates below are AICPA targets and can shift.

Core sections — target score release

•  Data file received by 30 Sep 2026:  Scores by 9 October 2026

•  Data file received by 23 Oct 2026:  Scores by 10 November 2026

•  Data file received by 15 Nov 2026:  Scores by 24 November 2026

•  Data file received by 8 Dec 2026:  Scores by 16 December 2026

•  Data file received by 31 Dec 2026:  Scores by 12 January 2027

•  Data file received by 23 Jan 2027:  Scores by 9 February 2027

•  Data file received by 14 Feb 2027:  Scores by 23 February 2027

•  Data file received by 9 Mar 2027:  Scores by 17 March 2027

•  Data file received by 31 Mar 2027:  Scores by 9 April 2027

Discipline sections — target score release

•  Testing window ends 31 Oct 2026:  Scores by 15 December 2026

•  Testing window ends 31 Jan 2027:  Scores by 16 March 2027

•  Testing window ends 30 Apr 2027:  Scores by 9 June 2027

Practise CPA for free

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The ACCA December 2026 exam session is almost here — and the entry deadlines land first. If you are sitting Applied Skills or Strategic Professional papers this December, here are the dates that matter, straight from ACCA, so you do not miss a window.

Key dates — December 2026 session

•  Exam entry opens:  4 August 2026

•  Standard entry deadline:  2 November 2026

•  Late entry deadline:  9 November 2026

•  Exam week:  7–11 December 2026

•  Results released:  18 January 2027

•  Administrative review deadline:  27 January 2027

What these deadlines mean

•      Standard entry (2 November) is your last chance to enter at the normal fee. Late entry (9 November) still lets you register, but at a higher late fee — so entering before 2 November saves money.

•      Exams run across the week of 7–11 December; your exact date and time depend on the paper and your centre or remote slot.

•      Results for the December session are released on 18 January 2027. If you want yours by text, opt in through myACCA at least seven days before release.

Get December-ready for free

Practise with free ACCA questions — no signup, no payment — across the papers you are sitting, then explore the full ACCA course hub for fees, structure and study tips.

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CFA Institute released CFA Program Level I results for the August 2026 testing window on 24 September 2026. 43% of the 28,145 candidates who sat passed — above the Level I exam's 10-year average of roughly 41%.

The number worth pausing on: first-time candidates passed at 49%, while deferred retakers managed just 29% — a 20-point gap. CFA Institute's data keeps showing the same pattern, and it's a big part of why the Program is tightening its deferral rules from 2027. If you're on the fence about deferring, this is the case against it.

"The results from this testing window represent a strong outcome for candidates," said Chris Wiese, CFA, Managing Director of Education at CFA Institute. "With a pass rate above the Level I exam's 10-year average, successful candidates demonstrated the knowledge, analytical skills, and ethical judgement expected at this stage of the CFA Program."

Passed? You can move on to Level II — check the full 2027 exam calendar and deadlines to plan your next sitting.

Didn't pass this time? You can retake at an upcoming Level I window. Rebuild momentum with the essentials — practise free CFA questions by topic (no signup) and download the free CFA Level I formula sheet.

Source: CFA Institute press room, 24 September 2026.