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CPA Exam Dates & Score Release: Your 2026 Master Plan

The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam isn’t easy. You know that. What you need is clear, actionable information to navigate it. That includes understanding CPA exam dates and knowing when your score release will happen. This guide cuts through the noise, giving you a direct roadmap for the next CPA exam schedule. We’ll cover testing …

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CFA Level 1 Portfolio Management: Our Cheat Sheet

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026’s curriculum. It is probably no surprise that portfolio management is the most popular career current CFA candidates are interested in exploring further. Portfolio management is the heart of the CFA program – and they start you light and gentle in Level 1 with a broad …

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CFA Level 1 Equity Investments: Our Cheat Sheet

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026 curriculum. If you’re following our recommended Level 1 topic study order: after going through Quant, FSA and Fixed Income, CFA Level 1 Equity Investments would be a lovely topic in comparison. Since Equity is a relatively gentle section of the curriculum, it provides an opportunity …

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CPA Pass Rates: How Hard Is The CPA Exam?

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 …

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Why Is ESG Important? Which Careers Benefit From It?

Finance careers can be lucrative and open up a wide range of professional opportunities. However, it is also important to realize that specific sectors such as investments are affected by much more than fiscal trends and longitudinal share performance alone. The modern financial community is now placing greater emphasis on other factors in order to …

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Digital Assets & the Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance Careers

As blockchain technology continues to gain traction, the world of finance is witnessing a paradigm shift. Digital assets, once considered a niche domain, are now emerging as a major player in the financial ecosystem.  With the rise of cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based marketplaces, and decentralized finance, existing finance professionals and those entering the industry need to be …

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EFFAS Digital Assets & MiCA (DiAM) Course: A Comprehensive Guide

Digital assets, driven by blockchain technology, are revolutionizing industries across the board, including finance, art, and technology. To stay competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape, finance professionals must embrace this paradigm shift and seize the immense potential it offers. In response to this, EFFAS has recently launched a unique program designed to equip finance professionals …

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6 Useful Salary Negotiation Tips You Must Know

It’s insane that we’re never taught about negotiations in classes, given how much we actually need it for important milestones in our lives, such as promotion and salary raise discussions. Just like interviewing, networking, or knowing what to do to get the promotion, negotiations are part and parcel of life, especially when managing your career. Practicing and learning …

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