Why Pursuing CFA After MBA Is A Better Idea
I recently graduated with my Masters in Business Administration. Finance classes were by and far my favorite, and after gaining work experience as an intern in investor relations, I flirted…
CFA Requirements: How to Become A CFA Charterholder
For those of you 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,…
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…
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…
2024-2025 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…
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: Top 5 Questions, Answered
The CFA exam results day for the Feb 2024 CFA exams will be announced on 4th April and 9th April (Level 3, estimated date) respectively. Remember that you can track…
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…
Which CFA Question Bank Is Better? CFA Institute vs Prep Providers
There are 3 main sources of CFA exam practice questions: Which source of practice questions deserves most of your time? Here’s our advice on which sources to focus on when you’re…
9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months
Despite more frequent exam slots per year with computer based exams, it still takes 5-7 weeks for CFA Level 1 results to be announced. Combine this with the fact that…
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?…
What Is The Best CFA Level 1 Study Order? [2024]
Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order There are 93 Learning Modules (LMs) in CFA Level 1’s 2024 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the…
Which Is The Most Difficult CFA Level?
Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the most difficult CFA level of them all? While opinions differ among us, I think quite a lot of CFA charterholders agree that…
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,…
Customize Your Free CFA Study Planner [2024]
“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…
What’s the Best CFA Level 3 Study Order?
Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order CFA Level 3 curriculum content has undergone a huge revamp during 2019-2021. The good news is that there are no…
How to Convince Your Firm To Pay For Your CFA Exam
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…
CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them
Interviewing for a new job, targeting a promotion, or looking to progress your career? Top tier firms know that the CFA Program produces results. For your next career move, here’s…
CFA Exemptions: A Big Perk You Should Know
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…
When Will My CFA Results Be Released?
Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA Program calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute…
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…