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 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…
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…
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 Level 1 Quantitative Methods: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. CFA exams are tough, we get it. We have gone through them ourselves. Quantitative Methods is the…
CFA Level 1 Corporate Issuers: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. Although a relatively small topic weight, CFA Level 1 Corporate Issuers is one of those topics 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Level 1 Portfolio Management: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. It is probably no surprise that portfolio management is the most popular career current CFA candidates are interested in…
CFA Level 1 Ethics: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. If mastered, Ethics can be the ace up your sleeve throughout your CFA exam journey, given its relative high…
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…
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CFA Curriculum Changes 2024: A Solid Summary
Note: This article is for the new 2024 curriculum. For next year’s info, check out our article on 2025 CFA curriculum changes. The 2024 CFA curriculum is now out for…
CFA Institute Evolves: 6 Big Changes to the CFA Program
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…
A Super Guide To CFA Computer Based Testing (CBT)
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…