cfp study planner

A Free Customizable CFP Study Planner

I’ve been hoping Zee would build this! I’ve used their planner for all 3 CFA levels and starting CFP now, so this is perfect timing! Claire Thorne, CFA charterholder and CFP candidate So you’re considering, or already prepping for the CFP exams. A couple of questions may pop into mind: The โ€˜problemโ€™ with this question is …

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CPA vs CMA

CPA vs CMA: Which Is Best For Your Accounting Career?

For those working in accounting or finance, or planning to enter the industry, two of the most respected credentials in the field are the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and the CMA (Certified Management Accountant). Both carry weight on a rรฉsumรฉ, both can boost your salary potential, and both show employers that youโ€™re serious about your …

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CPA vs Enrolled Agent

CPA vs EA: Key Differences & Which Is Better?

If youโ€™ve decided you want to build a career helping people (or businesses) make sense of their money, and perhaps even their taxes, you might be wondering: CPA vs EA, which oneโ€™s right for me? Both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and the Enrolled Agent (EA) designation can give your career a serious boost, …

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passed cfa level 3

Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?

Just received your CFA Level 3 results? We hope it’s good news. Commiserations to those who did not pass, you’ve worked so hard on this so far, do take some time to overcome your disappointment. You’re too close to the end to give up at this stage! Passed CFA Level 3? Congrats on your amazing …

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cfa work experience requirements

CFA Work Experience Requirements: A Crystal Clear Guide

Did you know that there has been some changes to the CFA work experience guidelines that affect both CFA program enrollment criteria and CFA charter applications? And what does ‘relevant’ work experience really mean when you’re applying for your CFA charter? No worries, we will take you through this tangled web of mess logically so …

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How to display CFA status on resume CV LinkedIn Business Cards

How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

With 45% of candidates registering for CFA exams for career reasons, it is crucial to keep your โ€œpersonal marketing materialsโ€ – such as CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature – up-to-date to reflect your latest accomplishments in the CFA Program.  However, did you know about CFA Institute’s strict guidelines on the CFA designation usage …

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CFA Passing Score for Level 1, 2 and 3

CFA Passing Score: MPS Estimates to Help Your Prep

[Updated for Aug 2025 exams – details below. To help our estimates, send your results PDF to results@300hours.com.] This article is about minimum passing scores. For CFA exam pass rates, see this article instead. IMPORTANT: Please do not use our MPS estimate as a basis to plead to CFA Institute to ask for a recheck. …

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When will CFA exam results be released

When Will My CFA Results Be Released?

Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA Program calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute โ€“ the CFA results date. So just like previous years, weโ€™ve predicted the CFA exam results dates for you in advance. That said, the past …

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