Zee Tan 
After a long and hard job search, you’ve gotten yourself a job offer. Congrats! But how do you know if it’s a good one? It’s crucial to know how to evaluate a job offer first, before deciding whether you can negotiate for something better. Deciding to accept a job can be a big decision, and …
I got into exercising a bit more a few years ago. While I’ve now become a lot more sedentary compared to my fitness peak, I still maintain a fairly active lifestyle, if I do say so myself. Restarting my exam preparation threatened to have a huge impact on my exercise levels, even though I’ve always …
Today, I want to share one simple yet effective technique on how to be more disciplined in your studies and life, that you can implement right away. It all started a few years ago, when I spent a significant amount of time in San Francisco for work. For me at least, San Fran was a …
Editor’s note: This is a personal story shared as an anecdote. You should definitely NOT look to this example for your own CFA preparation approach (unless desperate)! Hi, I’m Scott, and a few years ago, I passed my CFA Level 1 with just 2 weeks worth of studying. I started two Saturdays away from the …
The CFA Level 3 essay questions (constructed response) tends to be many candidates’ Achilles heel, even when they accurately self-grade the essay practice questions during practice. However, there is a quick way to substantially improve your constructed response section’s performance. Knowing the best strategies on how to answer essay questions is almost as important as …
Besides studying, career advice and experiences are also a very important part of exam candidates’ lives. Today, I wanted to share one of the most significant events in my career, and how this changed the entire course of what I ended up doing for a living. I wanted to convey why I felt that getting …
There is understandably a lot of comparison and confusion between different financial qualifications. CFA vs CPA is no exception – they even sound similar! We have had chartered accountants share their CFA experiences before, but in this article we will specifically compare the CPA and CFA charter in all aspects: career paths, exam formats, exam …
Have you ever wondered how is the CFA exam graded? A while ago I actually researched and considered applying to be a CFA exam grader. Although I ultimately decided not to apply, I learned a lot about the CFA grading process and what the CFA Institute goes through to get your results to you. Here’s …
Whether you’re considering the CFA program, or a current candidate tracking your study progress, the question of ‘how long to study for CFA Level 1/2/3’ often pops up along the way. In this article, we look at the average range of CFA study hours clocked by past CFA candidates. However, the feasibility of achieving those …
Issued by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) designation is a globally recognized qualification that’s designed for risk management professionals. For anyone working in financial risk management, achieving the FRM status can be a great way to boost your career, provide the skills needed to land some of the …