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CFA Level 1 Derivatives: Our Cheat Sheet

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. Derivatives. Perhaps no single word has a greater ability to strike fear in the hearts of CFA candidates. The readings on this topic are replete with graphs, formulas, all of which seem indecipherable, and gratuitous references to Greek letters. However, it doesn’t need to …

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CPA Requirements: 5-Step Guide On How To Become a CPA

The CPA license is one of the most respected qualifications in accounting and finance. Earning your CPA can boost your career whether you’re in audit, tax, corporate finance, or even academia. If you’re considering the CPA route, this guide walks you through the key steps and general requirements for how to becoma a CPA. While …

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CPA Requirements By State: A Quick & Complete Guide

If you’re thinking about becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you’ve probably realized there’s a bit more to it than just passing an exam. While the core CPA requirements are broadly the same throughout the United States (education, exam, experience, and usually an ethics requirement), the specific rules vary depending on the state where you’re …

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6 Clear Steps on How to Change Careers Successfully

The pandemic has prompted a career rethink for many of us, with 60% of UK workers planning a career change. As we see in our forum discussions, there’s a diverse set of people from various backgrounds looking to make that career change into specific areas in finance. You are not alone. Whether it’s fixed income, asset management, equity research, trading, investment …

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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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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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