Exams 1 and 2
Obtaining credit for these basic education requirements from the CAS is detailed below and in each individual exam syllabi.
How to Obtain Credit for Exams 1 and 2
Credit can be obtained for these exams by taking the exams of one of the following organizations:
- Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (U.K.)
- Actuaries Institute (Australia)
- China Association of Actuaries
- Institute of Actuaries of India
- Society of Actuaries
- Actuarial Society of South Africa
The CAS also recognizes the exam waivers granted by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries University Accreditation Program for Exams 1 and 2.
See the CAS waivers policy for further information.
To obtain examination credit for Exams 1 and 2 by passing exams administered by the SOA, contact the Administrative and Customer Support Department (ACS) at acs@casact.org. Please provide a copy of your SOA transcript and Open a Case via the CAS Portal.
For other credit options you must first sit for a CAS exam, which will establish your exam record. After that please contact the appropriate actuarial society and have them email your transcript to casexams@casact.org.
If a candidate does not see their results online or are missing credit for one of the above exams in verify your exam status then they need to Open a Case via the CAS Portal. The ACS will verify and update the candidate’s record.
