AAOIFI CPSS

No. This is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by AAOIFI, and it does not issue the CPSS credential. Always treat AAOIFI's own website and correspondence as the authoritative source for registration, rules, and results.

This study plan is built around four equally weighted domains: Shari'ah Standards, Accounting Standards, Governance Standards, and Code of Ethics. AAOIFI publishes standards in these areas, plus Auditing, and maintains separate Shari'ah, Accounting, and Governance and Ethics boards. Confirm the official syllabus with AAOIFI, since the retrieved sources did not include it.

Unknown. The official pages retrieved for this profile did not state a question count or a time limit, so no figure is given here. Do not rely on numbers quoted in forums or older prep materials. Verify the current format directly with AAOIFI before you plan your timing strategy.

Not confirmed. No passing score or fee appears in the retrieved source material, so neither is stated on this page. Candidates should obtain the current fee schedule and pass mark from AAOIFI directly, and be aware that fees can differ by country, membership status, or intake.

Unknown from the available sources. Retake rules and any validity or recertification period were not published on the pages retrieved. Before registering, ask AAOIFI in writing about the number of permitted attempts, waiting periods between attempts, and whether the credential requires renewal.

Start with Shari'ah Standards, because the prohibitions and contract structures there underpin the accounting and governance material. Move next to Accounting Standards, then Governance Standards, then the Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics is short but easy to underestimate, so revise it in the final weeks rather than leaving it unread.

Three recurring problems: memorising standard numbers without knowing their scope and application; confusing accounting treatment with Shari'ah permissibility; and ignoring governance requirements around Shari'ah supervision. A fourth is studying from outdated summaries instead of the current issued standards, exposure drafts, and guidance notes published by AAOIFI.

Use AAOIFI's issued standards pages for Shari'ah, Accounting, Governance, and Code of Ethics, plus guidance notes and technical releases. Track exposure drafts and standards progress so you know what is under revision. Commercial summaries can help with revision but should never replace the primary standard text.

Possibly. The content is aimed at practitioners engaged with Islamic finance standards, including Shari'ah reviewers, auditors, accountants, compliance staff, and product developers. If your role touches Islamic windows, sukuk, takaful, or Shari'ah governance, the material is directly relevant. Confirm eligibility criteria with AAOIFI first.