We are excited to share an update on the Actuarial Professional Analysis (APA) initiative, an effort to ensure that the CAS credentialing pathway and professional education offerings continue to empower and prepare our members for excellence in the actuarial field. Your voice and input have been integral to this process, and we want to keep you informed about the progress we’ve made and what lies ahead.

The APA initiative has recently completed its informative phase. During this phase, we gathered extensive input from CAS members, candidates and other stakeholders. This included conducting stakeholder interviews, convening panel meetings, organizing focus groups and distributing a comprehensive survey to all members and candidates.

The goal was to collect diverse perspectives and insights that will help shape the future of CAS credentialing and professional development.
We are now transitioning into the next phase of the APA process, where we will synthesize the valuable information collected during the informative phase. We are carefully analyzing the data and developing recommendations for enhancements to the CAS credentialing pathway and professional education offerings. This critical work will involve condensing the findings and sharing them with key stakeholder groups for additional feedback and refinement.

As we move forward, you can expect further updates in the coming months. The CAS is committed to communicating the progress of the APA recommendations, which will reflect the collective insights and aspirations of our community and will guide the evolution of CAS’s offerings to meet the needs of current and future actuaries.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support. Together, we are shaping the future of actuarial excellence. To stay up to date, visit the APA website at casact.org/APA.