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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 Syllabus 2025-26
CPAAGE

Certificate of Proficiency in Audit, Assurance, Governance and Ethics

Syllabus 2025–26

Academic Year: 2025-26
Total Hours: 30.00
United Arab Emirates Time (GST)UTC+4
3 Parts: Shari'ah Governance (60%), Audit Standards (20%), Ethics (20%)
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