Exam FM Study Guide

Includes Study Manual, GOAL, Flashcards, Instructional Videos, & More

Starting at $139 | $199 with videos

Our study guide is the most recommended actuarial prep program. Search the interactive SOA Exam FM (Financial Mathematics) study manual for different topics and toggle easily between concepts. Note: A printed version is available for purchase with your digital manual.

Exam FM GOAL - Practice. Predict. Pass.

Wondering how to study for Exam FM? Practice efficiently with our robust database of questions and solutions and be prepared for the actuarial financial mathematics exam. Predict your success through GOAL's innovative scoring system. Pass the exam with confidence.

Exam FM Bootcamp

ACTEX Bootcamps provide a more individualized approach, allow you to ask questions in real time, and boost your last-minute learning. You'll review the harder topics on the exam, as well as common errors and exam strategy. All classes are recorded for future on-demand viewing.

Formula Sheets

Exam FM Formula Sheet

This at-a-glance tool helps you memorize and recall key formulas and information. It covers important formulas needed to prepare your exam. Also, it's an easy-to-print format you can study with, no matter where you are.

Exam FM Prep Course

Alongside our Study Guide, this course is comparable to a one-semester college class. This course offers SOA Exam practice problems, video solutions, timed practice tests, sample questions, and more. You'll also have 1:1 email support from an instructor for 180 days after purchase.

Exam FM Videos

Studies have shown video learning can lead to better retention. We offer 56 instructional videos—that's 10 hours of video for your SOA Exam FM study material. A great way to deepen your learning on challenging topics and gain a variety of perspectives from our expert instructors.

Exam FM Flashcards

Master key topics and formulas with our flashcards, which allow you to filter by topic. To help you direct your focus, each card is rated to indicate its importance on the exam.

About Exam FM

The FM Exam covers in depth topics pertaining to interest theory and financial economics. Actuary candidates are expected to understand the meaning of financial terms like simple interest, compound interest, interest period of time, future value of money, inflation and present value of money.

  • 2.5 hour multiple–choice examination with 30 questions
  • Offered via computer–based testing (CBT)
  • Exam FM is typically the first or second exam students take
  • Exam FM is offered 6x per year (Every other month starting in February)

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