CAS 2021 Syllabus of Basic Education - 2021 - Registration, Exams, Grading, and Study Resources

Sep 27, 2026

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CAS 2021 Syllabus of Basic Education outlines the principles, goals, and education-and-examination system used by the Casualty Actuarial Society. It provides the 2021 examination schedule framework, eligibility and registration procedures, and detailed rules covering fees, centers, rescheduling/cancellations, languages other than English, and accommodations for candidates with disabilities. It also describes the examination process, question formats, grading and pass-mark determination, appeals for online courses, transition programs, and professional ethics requirements. Study resources, online courses, sample and past questions, and key application pointers are included.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Revision History

Announcements for 2021

Exam Registration for Exams MAS-I, MAS-II, and 5 through 9

Diversity Exam Reimbursement Program

Exam 6-International

Introduction

Principles for Basic Education

Syllabus Goals and Objectives

Education and Examination System

2021 Examination Schedule

Examination Rules

A. Registration

B. The Examination

C. Grades and Accreditation

D. CAS Code of Professional Ethics for Candidates

Study Resources

Study and Exam Techniques

Syllabus Updates

Study Kits, Online Publications, and Online Courses

Sample and Past Examination Questions

Validation by Educational Experience

Materials for Study for Examinations and Online Courses

Exam Application

Revision History

CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SOCIETY 2021 SYLLABUS OF BASIC EDUCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2021 Exam Registration for Exams MAS-I, MAS-II, and 5 through 9 INTRODUCTION Principles of the Casualty Actuarial Society for Basic Education Syllabus Goals and Objectives Education and Examination System 2021 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE 2021 BASIC EDUCATION SUMMARY EXAMINATION RULES A. Registration Examination Administration Examination Registration: Filing of Applications and Deadlines Candidate Name Fees Diversity Exam Reimbursement Program in Canada and the United States Fee Discount Program in Qualified Countries Examination Centers and Scheduling Test Center Policy on Exam Rescheduling Policy on Exam Cancellations and Refunds (updated for Fall 2021 exam administrations) No-Show Fee Languages Other Than English Special Arrangements for Candidates with a Disability B. The Examination Introduction Order of Examinations and VEE Topics Hours of Study Requirements for Admission to Examination Center Conduct of Examinations for CAS-Administered Examinations Use of Calculators for CAS-Administered Examinations CAS Examination Discipline Policy Discipline for Online Courses Multiple-Choice Questions Guessing Adjustment Constructed-Response Test Items Lost Examinations C. Grades and Accreditation Overview of CAS Examination Processing Grading of Examinations Determination of the Pass Mark Examination Results Ambiguous or Defective Questions and Appeals for Online Courses 1 and 2 Candidate Feedback, Candidate Grievances, and Scoring Verification Request Confidentiality of Examination Records Transition Programs CAS Course on Professionalism CAS Membership Requirements CERA Designation Requirements Waiver of Examinations D. CAS Code of Professional Ethics for Candidates STUDY RESOURCES Study and Exam Techniques Syllabus Updates Study Notes for CAS-Administered Examinations Study Kits for CAS-Administered Examinations Online Publications for CAS-Administered Examinations Online Courses 1/CA1 and 2/CA2 Sample Examination Questions Past CAS-Administered Examinations E-Mail Study Groups CAS Library VALIDATION BY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE See VEE Information in the Exams & Admissions section of the CAS website MATERIALS FOR STUDY FOR EXAMINATIONS AND ONLINE COURSES See the Exams & Admissions section of the CAS website See Online Courses under Associateship Exams in the Exams & Admissions section of the CAS website EXAM APPLICATION See Exam Registration in the Exams & Admissions section of the CAS website REVISION HISTORY | Revision | Issue Date | Description of Revision | | --- | --- | --- | | 0 | 01/ 11/2021 | Initial publication | | 1 | 02/08/2021 | Diversity Reimbursement Program updated | | 2 | 02/25/2021 | Diversity Exam Reimbursement Program clarified | | 3 | 04/ 16/2021 | Updated for Exam 6-International and various hyperlinks updated to reflect new CAS website | | 4 | 05/28/2021 | Exam window for Exams MAS-I and MAS-II extended for the Fall (October) exam administration, the printable registration option for exams is no longer available, and a clarification on practice requirements is added. | | 5 | 06/25/2021 | Updates regarding refunds for the Fall (October) exam administration and requirements for admission to examination center. | | 6 | 7/28/2021 | September 2021 SP9 Exam CERA Designation dates. | Items in the Syllabus of Basic Education printed in red indicate an update, clarification, or change since initial publication. All policies and procedures in the Syllabus of Basic Education are effective as of the date above and supersede all previous policies and procedures. This Syllabus includes information on the application and registration processes; detailed information about examinations, grading, and accreditation; membership requirements; and so on. Each candidate must read th

FAQs

What are the main registration and deadline rules for CAS exams in 2021?

The syllabus states there is only one registration deadline for each exam and no late registrations are accepted. It also notes that the printable registration option is no longer available starting with Fall 2021 exam registration.

How are CAS-administered exams delivered for Exams MAS-I, MAS-II, and 5 through 9?

They continue to be administered through computer-based testing (CBT) in partnership with Pearson VUE.

What does the syllabus cover regarding grading, results, and appeals?

It outlines examination processing, grading, determination of the pass mark, and examination results, and includes guidance on ambiguous or defective questions and appeals for Online Courses 1 and 2.

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