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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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 Practice Questions: Our Super Roundup
It’s the time of the year again, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams are a a few weeks away! We know that practicing is one of the best ways to learn…
What’s A Safe CFA Mock Exam Target Score To Aim For?
It’s easy to get discouraged by the recent unexpected trends in CFA minimum passing scores and pass rates, although there are some early signs of it returning to long term…
How to Use the TI BA II Plus? 2026 Settings and Tips Guide
The TI BA II Plus is the preferred calculator for CFA, FRM, and CAIA candidates. For optimal performance, set your decimals to 9 (Floating), use AOS mode for algebraic order,…
How To Use HP12C Calculator Better for Your Exams
This is a guide on how to use HP12C calculator. If you’re using Texas Instruments BA II Plus calculator, check out our how-to guide here. The HP12C calculator is Hewlett Packard’s…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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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…
Why Is The CFA Pass Rate So Low & the MPS So High?
Since COVID, the CFA pass rate has taken a plunge. Our CFA minimum passing score (MPS) estimates have also indicated an uptick in the MPS. Naturally, candidates are not sure…
Best CFA Level 2 Study Order: Strategic Topic Sequence 2026
The optimal CFA Level 2 study order prioritizes high-weight topics first: Financial Statement Analysis (10-15%), Fixed Income (10-15%), then Quantitative Methods and Equity. This differs from curriculum order because Level…
Best CFA Level 3 Study Order: Pathways Strategy Guide 2026
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)…