Important Dates​​​

• 2026 Analyst Exam: 29 August 2026, in-person at UTK. 
   

• 2027 Analyst Exam: August 2027, in-person at UTK. Exact date TBD.
   

• 2027 Diplomate Exam: January 2028, remote (online). Exact date TBD.
   

• Member Dues: Pay annual dues by January 1 each year. Late fee introduced if not paid by April 1.
   

• Endorsement of Professional and Ethical Standards statement: due by July 1 annually.
   

• Recertification: Recertification materials must be submitted by April 1 during the recertification year. Click here for Diplomate Recertification Form.

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ABFA Fees

Multi-Level (beginning 2026)

• Analyst Application Fee: $150

• Analyst Examination Fee: $200

• Analyst Re-Examination Fee: $200

• Diplomate Application Fee: $150

• Diplomate Examination Fee: $200

• Diplomate Re-Examination Fee: $250

• Annual Dues: $250.00

• Reinstatement Fee: A penalty reinstatement fee (equal to the application fee) will be levied if the Board of Directors grants reinstatement after non-payment of annual renewal fees, non-compliance with submission of recertification documents, or failure to submit the Endorsement of Professional and Ethical Standards statement. This statement can be accessed through the Policies and Procedures portion of the ABFA website.

• Recertification Late Fee: a $300 late fee for recertification applications not submitted
  by April 1 of the year of a recertificant’s cycle.