{"id":727,"date":"2023-05-21T17:31:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-21T17:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csbib.org\/new\/?page_id=727"},"modified":"2026-06-28T12:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:02:01","slug":"certified-sharia-adviser-and-auditor-csaa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csbib.org\/new\/certified-sharia-adviser-and-auditor-csaa\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate of Proficiency in Shari\u2019ah Standards (CPSS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c01f2646 height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_9f51d038\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_bafa5c19 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Certificate of Proficiency in Shari\u2019ah Standards (CPSS)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_d052bede height_auto width_custom\" style=\"--site-content-width:1020px;\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_1e0e9307\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>CPSS is an advanced-level certificate program designed for Islamic finance professionals who wish to develop correct understanding, interpretation, and implementation skills in the requirements of the AAOIFI Shari\u2019ah standards.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate places greater emphasis on the development of technical \/ practical knowledge and skills in the application of the standards at Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) and for Islamic finance transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_f73c6c6b height_auto width_custom\" style=\"--site-content-width:1020px;\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion remove_indents\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"rbe0\" style=\"color:var(--color-content-heading);\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-rbe0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h6 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Objectives of CPSS<\/h6><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_a5c88937 has_text_color\" id=\"content-rbe0\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_555db678\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Through the CPSS program, candidates will gain advanced knowledge in:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>the Shari\u2019ah requirements for different contracts, products, and services used in Islamic finance;<\/li>\n<li>roles and functions of various Shari\u2019ah compliance and review processes in financial institutions;<\/li>\n<li>collaboration between a financial institution\u2019s Shari\u2019ah Supervisory Board (SSB) and its internal Shari\u2019ah compliance and review processes;<\/li>\n<li>mechanism to ensure Shari\u2019ah compliance in accordance to resolutions and fatwas (Scholars\u2019 rulings) issued by SSB;<\/li>\n<li>technical review of banking and financial operations to determine Shari\u2019ah compliance; and<\/li>\n<li>establishing the foundations to gain stakeholders\u2019 trust and confidence in a financial institution\u2019s adherence to Shari\u2019ah.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"rd7d\" style=\"color:var(--color-content-heading);\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-rd7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h6 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Who is CPSS for?<\/h6><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-rd7d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_555db678\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\u201cCPSS\u201d stands for Certified Shari\u2019ah Advisor and Auditor and it\u2019s one of the two fellowship programs offered by the AAOIFI. It was launched in 2006 and currently undergoing a revamping exercise.<\/p>\n<p>CPSS is a professional fellowship in Shari\u2019ah Advisory and Shari\u2019ah Auditing. 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