AFDS Advantage

I am often asked to outline the advantages of our training program.

First, we are totally Canadian and fully dedicated to serving our students and Academy members across Canada.

All our material is Canadian developed and pertains to the Canadian situation. Our course offers the highest number of CE credits (44.75) as determined by the Institute for Advanced Financial Education (Advocis) and 30 IIROC CE Credits (plus various provincial credits depending on province of residence - Sask.- Alberta - Quebec).

We provide on-going support and service through the internet and toll free telephone to students and graduates.

We offer both in-class and self-study courses and advanced training sessions, plus yearly renewal updates.

All our pricing includes shipping and handling. Payment can be mail, fax, phone or any major credit card or Pay Pal.

Our exams are "open book" for self-study students - no need to go to a test centre or incur additional expense.

We have an all Canadian professional advisory board

Those who join the Academy can be listed on the website for the benefit of individuals wishing to contact a qualified practitioner. Also there is a password protected members only section provided on the website.

With any major purchase “after sales service” for most of us is a very important consideration. The Canadian Academy of Financial Divorce Specialists has an outstanding record of e-mail and toll free telephone response to member’s inquiries and/or concerns. This service is free of charge and is available to all members at any time. As Academy President and chief trainer, I am a practicing Financial Divorce Specialist and answer all inquiries of a professional nature myself. Administrative details are handled by staff members Wendy, John and Bruce. All are committed to providing members with the support they may require as they practice as Financial Divorce Specialists.

You may contact me directly for further information through our Inquiry Page or by using our toll free telephone number 1-888-893-7526 during regular (Eastern time) business hours.

The Academy provides both self-study and in-class instruction leading to the awarding of the Financial Divorce Specialist (FDS) designation. The course material is the same for both instructional models.

Module One:

Introduction - Background - Basics Explanation of value of the FDS designation and role of the Financial Divorce Specialist. Besides video lectures on DVD this module includes best selling book by Academy co-founder and board member Akeela Davis. Relevant areas of family law are examined. Ethics and practice standards are reviewed. Open book test.

Module Two:

Pensions - Tax - Support - Relationships etc. Besides video lectures and special professional presentations on DVD this module includes another text book plus course material. Detailed analysis of all factors involved in financial settlements with special emphasis on taxation. Use of included calculating worksheets explained and demonstrated. Special section dealing with the emotional aspects of divorce (from the advisor's position). Open book test based on written material and DVD presentations.

Module Three:

Case studies - Software applications - Insurance etc. Detailed explanation and demonstration of the included FDS-CAN proprietary software operation and use in actual case studies to project financial outcomes in varying circumstances. Marketing presentations and operational material reviewed and suggestions on creating awareness and on developing professional business model. Special section on the role of insurance. Test cases to work on to demonstrate competence with software.

Module Four:

Detailed Case Study - Case Presentation Model - Final Case Study Exam. In-class students shown in picture below working on sample case study.

Note: Exams for those taking the self-study course are "open book" and completed on your own time at home or in your office. For those taking the in-class course the final case study can be done on-site or completed on your own time following the training. Payment can be mail, fax, phone or any major credit card or Pay Pal.

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