Sophie Macon 
[Updated for Aug 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 …
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 …
Deciding to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a significant step towards a rewarding career in finance. But with numerous educational pathways, navigating these options can be overwhelming, especially when your time is actually best used for exam preparation. So, how does one choose from a list of the best CFP courses that works …
Here’s a straightforward guide on all the relevant CAIA fees you really need to budget for both levels of the CAIA exams. First, we are going to look at the total cost of CAIA exams (and its assumptions). Then, we will delve into the details of the 5 main types of costs, before finally discussing money-saving tips …
The CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and the MBA (Master of Business Administration) are perhaps two of the best-known credentials that professionals use to accelerate their career in business or finance. But they’re different types of credentials that serve very different purposes. The CPA is a professional license that demonstrates technical expertise in accounting, whereas an …
Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the CFA Level 2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the most material to cover. Many candidates failed at this hurdle given the step up in difficulty that is unknown upfront. That’s why we are here: …
Despite more frequent exam slots per year with computer based exams, it still takes 5-7 weeks for CFA Level 1 results to be announced. Combine this with the fact that there needs to be a minimum of ~6 months gap between CFA exams taken, many candidates – in particular CFA Level 2 candidates – find …
Being a working parent is hard enough, but what if you add on the challenge of studying for a finance exam to the mix? Some of us at 300Hours have rambunctious children, so we know parenthood ain’t easy. We also know from speaking to hundreds of CFA candidates who are parents that ‘CFA as a …
OK so you’ve checked out the CFA Program and decided it may be beneficial for your career. Years ago when I first took CFA Level 1, there were lots of trial and error to find out what study approaches worked and what didn’t, to make the most impact with the least amount of time I had to study …
