Exam
Part 1 is generally accounting; Part 2 covers financial and cash-flow analysis, market environment and a credit case. A partial pass has typically been carried over to the next sitting. Exam details change; always check the administering body's current notice.
Careers
A flagship credential for corporate lending and credit review in banks; many candidates first build accounting basics with the Financial Accounting Manager certificate.
FAQ
- Do I need accounting?
- Yes, Part 1 is accounting.
- Do banks give extra points?
- It varies by bank and year.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- 한국금융연수원. https://www.kbi.or.kr
- Altman, E. I. (1968). Financial ratios, discriminant analysis and the prediction of corporate bankruptcy. Journal of Finance, 23(4), 589–609.
- Merton, R. C. (1974). On the pricing of corporate debt: The risk structure of interest rates. Journal of Finance, 29(2), 449–470.
