CDFM Exam Preparation
Self-Study Information
This self-study tool encompasses all of the reference material used in writing questions for the Certified Defense Financial Manager examination. For your convenience, it is organized into three modules to parallel the structure of the exam. Most references are hyperlinked to actual source documents to save you time in locating study material. To further ease your work load, we cited pertinent sections of larger documents, such as the Financial Management Regulations. Still, you will find a significant amount of material you will need to review. Here are a few tips to help you get started. |
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Self Study Components |
DoD Financial Regulations |
In addition to specific official documented references (these are the source documents for the examination questions), other supplemental study material is recommended. As you work through the different competency areas, you will find the majority of references are already somewhat familiar to you. Most prevalent are the DoD Financial Regulations…better known as FMR. Since these references are extensive, we list here the chapters for you to concentrate on as you prepare. Don't forget to review Volume 1 of the FMR for definitions. The FMR's are all downloadable free from the web at http://www.dtic.mil/comptroller/fmr. |
OMB Circulars |
Another common reference is the OMB circular. These are also easy to download by going to http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html. All of the original legal citations from 10 US Code and 31 US Code are available through the fiscal law section – or by going directly to http://uscode.house.gov. Simply enter the title (i.e., Title 10 or Title 31) and section number – and the search engine will provide the text almost instantly. |
DoD Publications |
All DoD publications, instructions, directives, manuals, etc., are available on the web at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives. |
DoD "Greenbook" |
The DoD "Greenbook" is available at www.dod.mil/comptroller. |
Army Cost Manual |
Almost all study materials you will need to prepare for the test are easily accessible by computer – and are free! You will not need extensive study of Service specific regulations, directives and the like, because all of the questions are asked from a Departmental perspective. One exception is the Army Cost Manual, which covers common cost estimating topics and is readily available at http://www.ceac.army.mil/ce/default.asp |
Please see the test content page for more details. |
"How to Become a CDFM in 8 Weeks"
Created by Mr. Toney Williams MS, CDFM, CFE, DFMCP3
Email: Lttoney15@aol.com
"How to Become a CDFM in 8 Weeks"
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Updated: October 10, 2014