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CAS to Increase Frequency of Examination Offerings Beginning in 2025 and 2026

The CAS is excited to announce a significant expansion in the frequency of its examination administrations starting in 2025.

2025

  • MAS-I and MAS-II exams will be given three times in 2025: April/May, August, and October/November.  
  • Starting in 2025, Exam 7 will be offered twice a year: April/May and October/November.
  • All other April/May and October/November offerings will remain the same.
  • Starting in 2025, all CAS exams will be available in English and French for candidates sitting in Quebec.

2026

  • Starting in 2026, MAS-I and MAS-II exams will be administered four times per year: January/February, April/May, July/August, and October/November.
  • Starting in 2026, Exam 8 and Exam 9 will be administered twice per year: April/May and October/November.
  • By April 2026, all CAS exams, except for 6I*, will be offered at least twice a year.

*6I will be offered once a year during the October/November exam administration and we will continue to explore the possibility of offering more frequent sittings of 6I in the future.

The PCPA examination is available on-demand, with the project being administered quarterly.

The increase in exam frequency is the final initiative being delivered through the Admissions Transformation Plan. The full schedule of 2025 exams will be released by the end of November 2024.

“We have heard from our candidates for many years that they want the opportunity to sit for CAS exams more frequently, as they strive to balance the achievement of their career goals with their personal lives. With the development of test item banks for our exams and with the dedication of our many Syllabus and Examination Working Group volunteers, we are now able to deliver more frequent exams,” said Frank Chang, CAS President. “Our 2025 Strategic Plan includes a focus on enhancing the candidate experience, and we will continue working hard to streamline and optimize our credentialing process for our candidates in the years to come.”