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 Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day
The week before CFA Level 1 must feel pretty daunting, as it still feels the same for most Level 2 and 3 candidates too. Back then, I still remember feeling…
CFA vs CPA: Which Is Best For You?
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…
CFA Level 3 Study Guide: Top Tips From Candidates
I know the feeling – you’ve just beat the beast that was Level 2 – that was the hardest one, isn’t it? Well… yes and no. While on paper Level 2 is…
CFA Level 1 Alternative Investments: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. Whilst a relatively smaller topic weight in the overall Level 1 exams, CFA Alternative Investments is an…
CFA Exam Day Checklist: What To Bring To CFA Exams
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…
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 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…
CFA Last Minute Preparation: How to Cram Efficiently
Feeling like you’re running out of time? OK, calm down and take a few deep breaths. For whatever reason, perhaps you’ve now find yourself way behind schedule with a few more…
CFA Level 1 Quantitative Methods: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. CFA exams are tough, we get it. We have gone through them ourselves. Quantitative Methods is the foundation you…
CFA Level 1 Corporate Issuers: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. Although a relatively small topic weight, CFA Level 1 Corporate Issuers is one of those topics that is highly…
CFA Exam Dates 2025-2026: Key Registration Deadlines
Keeping track of all the important CFA exam information and deadlines is tough as is, especially when you’re already busy studying to pass the exams. It didn’t help that CFA…
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,…
2025-2026 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…
7 Benefits of CFA Charter You Should Know
Should you take the CFA exams? What are the benefits of CFA program? Each year, hundreds of thousands of professionals ponder about this. Here’s a straight-to-the-point, frank list of reasons…
Best CFA Calculator Guide: TI BA II Plus vs HP 12C
Not sure which CFA approved calculator to use? If you’re still on the fence about Texas Instrument’s BA II Plus vs HP 12C, you’ve come to the right place. In…
CFA Level 1 Economics: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. Regardless whether you’ve a background in finance or economics, Economics is a central topic across all 3…
CFA Investment Foundations vs CFA Program: A Clear Comparison
Did you know that besides the CFA program, CFA Institute also offers CFA Investment Foundations program? Many potential candidates get confused between the two qualifications, so we thought it may…
CFA Passing Score: MPS Estimates to Help Your Prep
[Updated for Feb 2025 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,…
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 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’…