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The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® (IDFA®) is the premier national organization dedicated to the certification, education, and advancement of financial professionals specializing in divorce financial analysis. Through the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation, IDFA equips professionals with the knowledge and analytical skills needed to address the complex financial issues that arise during divorce.
IDFA also recognizes and supports the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within its professional community.
The CDFA certification program is open to professionals in fields that regularly intersect with the financial aspects of divorce, including:
A flexible, self-paced certification designed for professionals to master financial divorce planning.
10 weekly live, instructor-led online classes designed to prepare candidates for the 150-question, 75% passing score exam.
It combines live, weekly interactive virtual instruction with independent study to provide in-depth training on the financial aspects of divorce.
Take the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® exam without purchasing IDFA study materials.
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| Candidate Handbook | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Exam Voucher | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Interactive eLearning Modules | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Weekly Live Classes (10) | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
Candidates become a CDFA® professional by passing the certification examination. Candidates may purchase the exam voucher only or purchase the CDFA program which includes the Divorce Financial Analyst textbook and an exam voucher.
To be eligible for the CDFA® designation, you must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree (or equivalent). (Placeholder text)
Most candidates complete the program within 3 to 6 months, depending on their chosen study path and prior experience. (Placeholder text)
Yes, candidates must pass the examination within one year of purchasing the program. (Placeholder text)