Zee Tan 
The optimal CFA Level 3 study order uses the “sandwich method”: alternate challenging topics (Asset Allocation, Derivatives) with easier ones (Performance Measurement) to maintain momentum. Study Core readings (65-70% weight) first, then your chosen Specialized Pathway (30-35% weight), finishing with Ethics. Your Pathway choice is locked at registration and cannot be changed after the 14-day …
We’ve gone through the direct advantages of pursuing the CFA charter. Although there are currently no exemptions on the CFA exams itself, are you aware that the CFA Program could be getting you fast-tracked through things like: Whether you are a CFA candidate or charterholder, it’s always a good idea to check if other certification …
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 …
My first phone interview was a magnificent disaster. I fumbled my own name, couldn’t go through my work experience without mixing up words, and I forgot the name of who I was speaking to. Basically, I was ripped to shreds. At the first round, over a phone, by HR. Telephone interviews are an important first …
So you’ve decided to undertake the CPA exams. The CPA exam is a significant challenge, requiring a strategic approach to pass. While some candidates attempt to wing it, a well-structured study plan is one of the most effective way to manage your time and master the vast amount of content. That’s where a great study planner comes in. …
Deciding on the best CPA study material is one of the most critical choices you’ll make on your journey to becoming a CPA. A solid review course is one of the most important tools in your CPA study arsenal. It keeps your study on track, saves time, and gives you structure, content, and practice tools …
Will your salary increase as you go through the CFA Program?Yes, it does. In fact, you don’t even have to wait until you become a CFA charterholder. Proper, reliable CFA salary data are hard to come by, so we started our own years ago to help our readers. The key differentiator of our CFA salary …
There is a broad range of career options in financial services. While routes like investment banking or working at a hedge fund certainly have their appeal, one of the most popular and perhaps broad reaching paths is to enter the world of corporate finance. But what is corporate finance? Is it a good career path …
I was feeling really poor back when I was attempting CFA Level 2. I had just been let go in my finance role and I wanted to switch careers into advertising, yet still continue pursuing the CFA charter as a safeguard just in case my career switch was a misguided detour. My previous finance employer …
