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CPE Requirements for CDFA Professionals

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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)

A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) program is designed to prepare you as an expert on the financial aspects of separation and divorce. For many clients, divorce is the largest financial transaction of their lives. The role of a CDFA professional is to address the special financial issues of separation and divorce with data to help clients achieve equitable settlements.

MY-CPE LLC is approved by Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) (Approval Number – 111716) dedicated to providing quality Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses specifically tailored for Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA). Our comprehensive range of courses is designed to meet the specific CPE requirements set by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA). We collaborate with industry specialists and subject matter experts to author and review our courses, ensuring that they cover the qualified subject areas relevant to CDFAs. 

CERTIFIED DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYST (CDFA) CPE REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

CPE Requirements
30 hours every 2 years.
License Renewal Period
Renewal of the license is required every two years, with the deadline falling on December 31st.
CPE Reporting Cycle
The two-year period starts on the first day of the month in which the participant completes the course and is awarded the CDFA designation.
Ethics Requirement
While individuals holding the CDFA designation are obligated to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility outlined by the IDFA, there is no specified minimum ethics requirement.


CLICK HERE for further reference on CPE regulations for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA).

What are the CPE Requirements for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?

Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs) must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education over a two-year reporting period.

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What is the Ethics Requirement for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?

Individuals holding the CDFA designation are required to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility established by the IDFA. This code emphasizes the principles of integrity, competence, objectivity, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance, which they must uphold in their practice. Strict enforcement of these ethical guidelines by the IDFA is mandatory for all CDFA designees, although there is no specific minimum ethics requirement outlined.

What is the license renewal period for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?

The license renewal period for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) is December 31st every two years.

What is the CPE reporting cycle for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?

The countdown of two years begins on the initial day of the month following the participant's course completion and receipt of the CDFA designation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Courses related to the following topics are suitable for continuing education credit:

  • Professional responsibilities
  • Divorce law and legal terminology
  • Property and taxation
  • Retirement plans and taxation
  • Social Security and other government benefits
  • Spousal and child support and taxation
  • Insurance and risk management
  • Debt, credit, and bankruptcy
  • Financial analysis and planning
  • Specialty areas (e.g., military, same-sex, special needs, late-life divorce, disabilities)

You can refer to the state board's website for further details and clarification on this matter.

The following categories of qualifying activities and limits have been approved by the IDFA and are acceptable for credits:

  • In-house Courses
  • Seminars and Webinars
  • Conferences
  • College or University Courses
  • Teaching and Speaking Engagements

The qualifying learning activities for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) provided by myCPE are 

  • Live webinars, 
  • Self-Study, 
  • Podcasts,
  • Conferences, 
  • eBooks, and many more.

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All records are subject to audit and review by IDFA. Sponsor agrees to make these records available as well as provide exact copies of all requested records to IDFA or its designee during the regular business for a period of four years following the date of the Program offering. The sponsor agrees to notify IDFA as to the location of these records if they are removed from the designated location before the expiration of the four years. Sponsor further agrees to cooperate to its fullest with any IDFA inquiry regarding these records.

The Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation remains valid for one year from the date of certification. Following this initial year, an annual renewal fee of $345 is applicable.

For further information here is a link to its Licensing Fees.

You must electronically report your continuing education hours earned by attendees within four weeks of completing a live program or self-study program. This can be done using IDFA's specified Attendance Report Form.

The counting of the two years begins on the first day of the month when the participant finishes the course and receives the CDFA designation. For example, if you finish the course on September 18, 2023, you need to submit 30 CE credits to IDFA for the period from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2025. Similarly, you should report an additional 30 CE credits for the duration between September 1, 2025, and September 1, 2027, and continue this pattern subsequently.

As myCPE is approved by Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) (Approval Number - 111716) many of our courses are approved for CDFA. And for further guidance, we have provided details for “QUALIFIES FOR” on each page of the courses about Approval/Qualifications of CPE Credits for your reference.

myCPE provides courses that are approved for continuing education credits by NASBA. Based on the guidelines issued by these boards regarding Continuing Education Requirements, we recommend the programs/ webinars be suitable for CAE designation holders. However, it will be the responsibility of each attendee to ensure that they are eligible for the Continuing Education Credits based on their occupation/ job profile, knowledge requirements as well as guidelines laid down by their regulatory board before registering for the webinars.

CLICK HERE to view the IDFA website for CDFA professionals.