CFA Deferral Policy: How to Make Exam Changes, Simplified
With so many changes and constant updates in CFA exam policies recently, it can be hard to keep up with them when you’re busy studying. And sometimes, life happens and…
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’…
Free CFA Level 2 Mock Exam: 44 Questions & Answers
To access our free mock exams for other levels, check out our Free Guides section. CFA Level 2 candidates, we know you need lots of practice questions to pass one of…
CFA Refund and Withdrawal Policy, Clearly Explained
‘How to get a CFA exam refund’ has never really been a frequently asked question, but then the pandemic happened. This has triggered a few changes in the CFA refund…
Free CFA Level 1 Mock Exam: 90 Practice Questions, Full Answers & Analytics
To access our free mock exams for other levels, check out our Free Guides section. Hope your CFA preparations are going to plan! If not, check out our guide to finishing up your notes,…
CFA Passing Score: Here’s the Latest MPS Estimates
[Updated for Aug 2024 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,…
CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?
[Updated for Aug 2024 exams] CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates’ consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too high,…
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…
3 Proven Methods On How To Study Effectively For Exams
How to study for the CFA exams (or any other finance exams for that matter)? Have you ever wondered if your current study methods are effective for passing your exams? A…
CFA vs CFP: Which is better for me?
If you have an inkling of which finance career you’re interested in pursuing, it is definitely worth studying for a specialized, globally recognized finance certification to help you secure that…
TI BA II Plus Guide: How To Use Your Calculator Better
Speed and accuracy matter for the CFA, FRM and CAIA exams. It is worth investing some time to learn how to use your calculator more effectively. This Texas Instruments BA…
Free CFA Study Materials List [2024 Edition]
The CFA program is a lot cheaper than other postgraduate qualifications, but hey, every little helps, right? Be careful though – free CFA exam materials floating around the internet can…
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 “personal marketing materials” – such as CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature…
CFA Exam Results: How to Interpret CFA Results Charts
What can your CFA exam results charts tell you? More than you may think. To help you get the most out of your CFA exam results, we’ve put together a clearcut…
Plan Your CFA Registration With Our Handy Journey Planner
There has been a few changes in schedule and frequency to the the CFA exam dates in recent years. For those considering the CFA exams: No worries, we’ve analyzed all…
Customize Your Free CFA Study Planner [2025]
“Loved the tool, it was instrumental in my L3 exam prep as it was for L1 and L2. You’re genuinely a life saver! I thankfully managed to go 3/3 in…
CFA Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips to Create An Effective One
Have you considered making your own CFA flashcards for your studies? Sometimes you find them ridiculously useful, and sometimes you may find them a bit ineffective – why is that?…
How To Pass CFA Level 1 in First Attempt
As a CFA exam candidate, I’ve achieved the holy grail: I’m lucky enough as a candidate to have passed my CFA exams the first times I attempted them. As more…
CFA Scholarships: How to Successfully Get Them
Aside from the time commitment, there is a considerable cost to pursuing the CFA charter, especially for students. Level 1 enrollment and registration fees alone can be as high as $1,600,…
2025 CFA Exam Cost Breakdown: A Detailed Estimate
When evaluating the benefits of the CFA charter, we quite often come to the discussion on whether CFA is a good return on investment. Whilst the return part of the equation…
CFA Careers: What Are Typical Job Opportunities for CFA Charterholders?
Did you know that 45% of CFA candidates pursue the charter for career-related reasons? But what are the typical Chartered Financial Analysts’ (CFA) careers? What can you do with a…