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Certificate of Proficiency in Audit, Assurance, Governance and Ethics (CPAAGE)
This program is ideal for candidates who want a structured, guided pathway to successfully pass the AAOIFI Certified Professional in Audit, Assurance, Ethics, and Governance (CPAAGE) exam. It provides clear explanations, focused learning, and exam-oriented preparation to help candidates achieve success with confidence.
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CPAAGE
Certificate of Proficiency in Audit, Assurance, Governance and Ethics
Syllabus 2025–26
| No. | Topic / Standard | Date | Day | Time (UAE)GST | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Shari'ah Governance (60%) | |||||
| 1 |
GS 1
Shari'ah Governance Framework (revised 2024)
|
7 February 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 2, 3 |
GS 19
Shari'ah Supervisory Board (SSB) Appointment and Composition
GS 8
Central Shari'ah Board
|
14 February 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 4, 5 |
GS 20
SSB Functions and Operations
GS 21
SSB Review and Report
|
21 February 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 6, 7 |
GS 9
Shari'ah Compliance Function
GS 10
Shari'ah Compliance and Fiduciary Ratings for IFIs
|
28 February 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 8, 14 |
GS 11
Internal Shari'ah Audit
GS 16
Institutional Framework for Ethics Implementation
|
7 March 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 9 |
GS 12
Sukuk Governance
|
14 March 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 10, 16 |
GS 17
Shari'ah Compliance and Fiduciary Ratings of Sukuk and Other IFIs
GS 22
Islamic Finance Subsidiaries and Associates
|
28 March 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 11 |
GS 13
Waqf Governance (incl. guidance note)
|
4 April 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 12 |
GS 14
Islamic Crowdfunding Governance
|
11 April 2026
|
Saturday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 13 |
GS 15
Syndicated Financing
|
5 April 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| 15 |
GS 18
Shari'ah Decision-Making Process
|
12 April 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| Part A Total Hours: | 22.00 | ||||
| Part B: Auditing Standards for Islamic Financial Institutions (20%) | |||||
| 17 |
ASIFI (SOAA) 1
Objective and Principles of Auditing
|
8 February 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
|
1.00 |
| 18 |
ASIFI (SOAA) 2
Auditor's Report
|
15 February 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
|
1.00 |
| 19 |
ASIFI (SOAA) 3
Terms of Audit Engagement
|
22 February 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
|
1.00 |
| 20 |
ASIFI (SOAA) 4
Testing for Compliance with Shari'ah Rules by External Auditor
|
1 March 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
|
1.00 |
| 21 |
ASIFI (SOAA) 5
Auditor's Responsibility for Fraud and Error in Financial Statements
|
8 March 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
|
1.00 |
| 22 |
ASIFI (SOAA) 6
External Shari'ah Audit (Independent Assurance Engagement)
|
15 March 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
|
1.00 |
| Part B Total Hours: | 6.00 | ||||
| Part C: AAOIFI Code of Ethics (20%) | |||||
| 23 |
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics for Islamic Finance Professionals
|
29 March 2026
|
Sunday
|
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
|
2.00 |
| Part C Total Hours: | 2.00 | ||||
| Total Hours (All Parts): | 30.00 | ||||
Part A: Shari'ah Governance
60%
7 February 2026
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMUAE
2.00
1
GS 1
Shari'ah Governance Framework (revised 2024)
14 February 2026
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMUAE
2.00
2
GS 19
Shari'ah Supervisory Board (SSB) Appointment and Composition
3
GS 8
Central Shari'ah Board
Part A Total Hours:
22.00
Part B: Auditing Standards for IFIs
20%
8 February 2026
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMUAE
1.00
17
ASIFI (SOAA) 1
Objective and Principles of Auditing
Part B Total Hours:
6.00
Part C: AAOIFI Code of Ethics
20%
29 March 2026
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMUAE
2.00
23
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics for Islamic Finance Professionals
Part C Total Hours:
2.00
Total Course Hours:
30.00
