Sophie Macon 
If you’re exploring a career in accounting, or are already working in the industry, chances are you’ve heard people talk about the CPA designation like it’s the holy grail. But here’s the thing: while becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can open some serious doors, it’s also a major commitment. We’re talking hundreds of study …
CPA pass rates are a critical metric for any candidate. They offer a benchmark, an insight into the exam’s difficulty, and a tool to help refine your study strategy. Let’s look at what these historical pass rate trends mean for each section (Core and Discipline), and some solid tips for each section to improve your …
The demand for alternative investments is expected to rise. According to Blackrock, their institutional clients currently allocate an average of 25% of their portfolios towards alternatives, which is expected to rise to between 30-40%, whereas ordinary investors will increase their alternatives allocation from 3% to 25%. The demand for alternative investment managers is likely to continue …
Considering the CAIA designation? It’s a pretty good choice if you plan to build a career in growing alternative investments sector. Whether you are new to CAIA exams, or a seasoned CAIA Level 2 candidate, here’s a useful summary of all the key CAIA exam dates you need to know. We have included a frequently …
Are you considering CAIA certification? We often get asked how difficult the CAIA exams actually are. While CAIA pass rates and its historical trend is one way to judge this, it can be tricky to compare difficulty between designations such as CAIA vs CFA as well. CAIA exams are tough in the sense that you’ll …
It can be a nail-biting experience waiting for your CAIA exam results, and even more so if you don’t know when results are announced. While CAIA Association provides reasonably accurate time guidance of results release, the wait has been longer due to the pandemic’s disruptions. To be helpful, here are our predicted CAIA exam results …
[Updated for May 2025 exams] CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates’ consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too high, it lacks prestigiousness. If it is too low, it is too difficult and may not be worth the effort. Tricky, eh? Often branded the ‘world’s …
Financial modeling is a critical skill used by people in a range of analytical and planning roles, and plays a key role in the decision making process, especially in almost every financial career path. So let’s explore what makes it so important, and see how it is used to help professionals make informed decisions. We’ll …
Wondering what the FRM certification all about? If you’re keen on a career in risk management, consider the FRM exams by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP): a two-part, self study set of examinations with global recognition. ​This comprehensive guide is packed with the latest information that will aid your decision making on this qualification. Let’s …
There has been a few changes in schedule and frequency to the the CFA exam dates in recent years. For those considering the CFA exams: No worries, we’ve analyzed all available CFA pathways and mapped them out for you in our clearcut CFA Journey Planner – check it out! CFA exam schedule: summary of CFA …