The HP12C calculator is now reinstated for exams

31 January 2012

The Hewlett Packard HP12C calculator has now been reinstated in the list of those approved for use in the exams.

Following feedback from individual students, representatives from the student consultative forum, employers and from other actuarial associations, it has been decided to reverse the previous decision to remove the HP12C calculator from the approved list.

The full list of approved calculators is:

Casio FX82 (with or without any suffix)
Casio FX83 (with or without any suffix)
Casio FX85 (with or without any suffix)
Hewlett Packard HP12c (with or without any suffix)
Sharp EL531 (with or without any prefix or suffix)
Texas Instruments BA II Plus (with or without any suffix)
Texas Instruments TI-30 (with or without any suffix)

You must ensure that you are using one of these calculators in all your exams, or you will be given a mark of zero.

Approved models of calculator may be purchased from the Actuarial Profession's eShop.