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 Level 1 Eligibility: Undergrads Can Now Start A Year Earlier
Just in care you’re not aware: back in Nov 2022, CFA Institute had expanded the CFA Level 1 eligibility for the program. This means that students with two years remaining…
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: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months
How does one obtain the CFA charter as quickly as possible? Assuming consecutive passes (big assumption), the average time to pass all 3 exams in 12-18 months. While the fastest route…
CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand
Umpteen years ago, after checking that I met the eligibility requirements, I signed up for my CFA Level 1 exams as a sprightly, wide-eyed innocent. Now that I’m a CFA…
CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months
CFA Level 2 is often cited as the most difficult CFA level to handle, although the debate rages on. I somehow managed to pass Level 2 exam years go whilst…
CFA Level 3: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months
I made a rookie mistake in my Level 3 exam years ago, with 3 whole constructed-response questions left to do in 15 minutes. However, what I did next thankfully contributed…
Study Faster: How to Finish All CFA Practice Tests by Exam Day
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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…
CFA vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?
CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight, especially since the introduction of the CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways, as they both target investment and financial professionals….
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 Guessing Strategy: 10 Top Tips To Guess Intelligently
It is CFA exam questions practice season now. Besides being the most effective way to prepare for the CFA exams, it’s also always a good idea to really get to know…
CFA Professional Conduct Investigation: A Clear Guide
As a CFA candidate, you may have heard occasional horror stories about some candidates being subjected to CFA Professional Conduct investigations due to a misconduct (perceived or actual). To help…
CFA Level 3 Essay Questions: How To Self-Grade Accurately
The CFA Level 3 essay questions, also known as the constructed response section, is often a significant challenge to Level 3 candidates. Our research has also estimated that more than 93%…
CFA Practice Pack: A Comprehensive Review
In the recent years CFA Institute has revised many long-standing aspects of the CFA exam – the shift to computer-based testing, multiple testing sessions in a year, and changes to…
Free CFA Level 3 Mock Exam: 44 Practice Questions, Full Answers and Analytics
To access our free mock exams for other levels, check out our Free Guides section. CFA Level 3 candidates: since doing practice questions is one of the best ways to study,…
How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)
Hi, I’m Alexander Law, a CFA Charterholder. Back in 2017, I managed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam with just five days of study. My scores were over 70% in…
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…
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…
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…