Total CFA exam cost for all 3 levels: $3,570-$8,970 (assumes consecutive passes, no retakes):– Level 1: $1,190-$2,990. – Level 2: $1,140-$2,940. – Level 3: $1,240-$3,040. Key factors: Registration timing (early vs standard saves $350/level), study materials choice ($0-$1,500/level). Required costs: Registration fees + calculator ($35-$75). Optional costs: Third-party prep materials, physical books ($250/level), travel. Hidden …
Note: This article is for the current 2025 curriculum. For next year’s info, check out our article on 2026 CFA curriculum changes. The new 2025 CFA curriculum is now out for all 3 levels, with some exams already open for registration. With CFA Program’s big revamp hopefully done (for at least 5 years we hope), …
In the past few years, the CFA Program has undergone some pretty big changes. From a radical change in exam schedules to a shift to computer-based testing (CBT), the CFA Program has evolved a lot. And on 20th March 2023, CFA Institute announced more changes to bring this evolution to the next stage. The six …
Since the introduction of computer-based testing (CBT) by CFA Institute in 2021, there has been a few minor tweaks, changes and improvements in the candidate experience. Here’s one epic summary of all the new CFA computer based testing process in one place, covering how things will work for Level 1, 2 (split screen for vignettes) …