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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’…
Best CFA Calculator Guide: TI BA II Plus vs HP 12C
Did you know that the FRM, CAIA and CFA exams all have the same approved calculators? This CFA calculator guide also applies to the FRM and CAIA exams. Remember that…
CFA Last Week Prep: Here’s 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day
The final week before exam is finally here. Back then, I still remember feeling what can best be described as equal parts of Zen and zombie. How are you feeling?…
Passed CFA Level 3? Awesome – 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…
What Exactly Are the CFA Charterholder Requirements?
There has been a lot written on the usefulness of the CFA qualification towards your career, but this post isn’t another one of them. Instead, for the ones that are considering the…
CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?
CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates’ consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too high, it lacks prestigiousness. If it…
CFA Feb 2021: What CFA Institute’s recent emails mean for deferrals
Well, the news and changes just keep on coming! After its initial email on 13th Jan, CFA Institute sent a follow up email last week to CFA Feb 2021 candidates…
CFA Online Proctored Testing (OPT): A Timely Summary
Since the first mention of online proctored testing (OPT) on 12th Jan 2021, CFA Institute has promptly revealed more information about this online proctored exam option last week. Here’s a…
CFA Exam Day Checklist: Latest Guide On What To Bring To Your CFA Exam
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…
The CFA Curriculum, Explained With Two Cows
Ever feel that the CFA curriculum is a bit incomprehensible at times? Every topic makes sense when you’re going through it, but for me, it’s difficult to recall at short…
CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months (Proven)
Wouldn’t it be nice to obtain the CFA charter as quickly as possible? The current fastest route is to pass all 3 exams in less than 2 years, assuming consecutive passes….
Failed CFA Exams? Follow Our 5 Clear Steps To Recover
CFA exams are famed for being difficult to pass. Failing CFA exams is unfortunately pretty common, but certainly not discussed enough. When I failed CFA Level 2 many years ago…
CFA Passing Score: We Reveal Our Minimum Passing Score (MPS) Estimates
What is the CFA passing score? Unfortunately CFA Institute doesn’t disclose the official Minimum Passing Score (MPS), which varies from exam to exam. We get why CFA Institute does this….
CFA Fast Track: How to Pass the CFA Exams Quickly
It takes an average of 1,000 study hours to obtain a CFA charter, so it is worthwhile investigating the most efficient way to pass before signing up. While there are…
CAIA Designation: What’s A Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst?
Alternatives are getting more mainstream. According to Blackrock, their institutional clients currently allocate an average of 25% of their portfolios towards alternatives, which is expected to rise to between 30-40%, whereas ordinary investors…
2021 CFA Exam Changes: 10 Lesser-Known Updates You Should Know
2021 is the year of change for CFA exams. You probably already know that not just Level 1, but all CFA exams are transitioning to computer-based testing (CBT), with higher…
2021 CFA Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know
COVID-19 update: CFA exams for all Levels will transition to computer-based testing from 2021. New one-off exam slots have also been added for each Level: two for Level 1 (Mar and Jul…
CFA Salary: How Much Does A CFA Charter Increase Your Pay By? [2021 Edition]
Will your salary increase as you go through the CFA Program?Yes, it does. In fact, you don’t even have to wait until you become a CFA charterholder. Proper, reliable CFA…
When Will My CFA Exam Results Be Released?
Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA exam calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute…
How To Properly Display CFA On Resume, LinkedIn & Business Cards
With 45% of candidates registering for CFA exams for career reasons, it is crucial to keep your “personal marketing materials”, i.e. CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature, up-to-date to…
Plan Your 2021 CFA Registration With Our Free Journey Planner
Important: this article has been updated for August and 7th December 2020’s (big) schedule changes. 2021 represents a big step change for all CFA candidates, with full transition to computer-based testing…