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COVID-19 update: CFA exams for all Levels will transition to computer-based testing from 2021. New one-off exam slots have also been added for each Level: two for Level 1 (Mar and Jul 2021), Nov 2021 for Level 2 and Aug 2021 for Level 3. Key dates of these new registrations are in the table below. Keeping track …
Read more2021 CFA Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know
Did you know that the FRM, CAIA and CFA exams all have the same approved calculators? This CFA calculator guide also applies to the FRM and CAIA exams. Remember that CFA, FRM and CAIA exams all have strict calculator policies. You would not be allowed to use your calculator in the exams if you don’t …
Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the 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: just …
Read moreCFA Level 2 Tips: Top 10 Advice From Previous Candidates
One of the requirements of enrolling for the CFA exams is that candidates need to be at least in their final year of their bachelor’s degree when registering for Level 1. As of 2019, a significant and fast growing portion of CFA candidates are full-time university students, nearly doubling to 23% in 2019 (12% in 2018). …
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 …
There has been a lot written on the usefulness of the CFA qualification towards your career, but this post isn’t another one of them. Instead, for the ones that are considering the CFA charter, today we will cover exactly what you will need to do in order to obtain and earn the right to use the CFA charter, in …
Read moreWhat Exactly Are the CFA Charterholder Requirements?
Well, the news and changes just keep on coming! After its initial email on 13th Jan, CFA Institute sent a follow up email last week to CFA Feb 2021 candidates as promised, which seem to have caused some candidate confusion and frustration. It can be difficult to make a decision by 10th Feb on whether …
Read moreCFA Feb 2021: What CFA Institute’s recent emails mean for deferrals
This is the only CFA exam day checklist you need: what to bring, what to expect, what to wear, and everything else – updated for the latest pandemic-related procedures and 2021’s computer-based exams. Assuming your CFA exam is still going ahead in your location, here is our definitive list of things to bring to the …
Read moreCFA Exam Day Checklist: Latest Guide On What To Bring To Your CFA Exam
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! 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 actual test …
Ever feel that the CFA curriculum is a bit incomprehensible at times? Every topic makes sense when you’re going through it, but for me, it’s difficult to recall at short notice what each topic is about. 10 main topics, each fairly different yet connected. How does one sum each topic up in a succinct way? …