U.S. Qualification Standards
The U.S. Qualification Standards were revised effective Jan. 1, 2022, to broaden their scope and strengthen the CE requirements. The standards were developed by the Academy Committee on Qualifications and approved by the Board of Directors.
U.S. Qualification Standards
(in effect as of Jan. 1, 2022)
The Academy, which sets standards for qualification, practice, and conduct for actuaries practicing in the United States, has revised the standards defining the qualifications for actuaries who issue statements of actuarial opinion (SAOs) in the United States. The revised Qualification Standards for Actuaries Issuing Statements of Actuarial Opinion in the United States (USQS) will replace the existing qualification standards as of Jan. 1, 2022. Changes to the USQS include a new requirement for one CE hour of bias education annually, important clarifications regarding qualifying to issue SAOs in particular subject areas, and changes related to non-U.S. actuaries and to Enrolled Actuaries issuing SAOs in the United States.
Second Exposure Draft of the U.S. Qualification Standards
(June 2021)
U.S. Qualification Standards Request for Comments
(September 2020)
"Which CE Requirements Apply to Me?" infographic applicable to 2008-2021 USQS
(October 2013)
FAQs on the U.S. Qualification Standards
Submitting Additional Questions
(use the online form to submit your additional questions about the U.S. Qualification Standards)
History of U.S. Qualification Standards
U.S. Qualification Standards
(in effect from Jan. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, 2021)
The pre-2008 standards
(in effect through Dec. 31, 2007)
