Certification

The American Society of Military Comptrollers offers the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) program to those persons desiring to demonstrate proficiency in the core aspects of defense financial management. The program is open to all candidates who have met the qualifications below. Most candidates will be civilian or military members of the Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, or employees of defense contractors and suppliers.

The candidate must:

Adhere to the ASMC Pledge of Professionalism
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Successfully complete the required examinations
Have completed the required years of financial management experience as follows:
- Complete three years of defense-related financial management experience (without degree), OR
- Complete two years of defense-related financial management experience if the candidate holds an associate degree or higher, OR
- If no defense related financial management experience, then complete four years of federal government-related financial management experience (with an associate degree or higher).

If you meet these requirements, please ENROLL ONLINE

If you prefer to mail your payment, please go to the ASMC website and following the instructions ENROLL IN CDFM

Once enrolled and ready to test for certification, you can find exam information here.

Adhere to the ASMC Pledge of Professionalism

Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Successfully complete the required examinations

Have completed the required years of financial management experience as follows:

Complete three years of defense-related financial management experience (without degree), OR

Complete two years of defense-related financial management experience if the candidate holds an associate degree or higher, OR

If no defense related financial management experience, then complete four years of federal government-related financial management experience (with an associate degree or higher).