CFA Level 1: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months
How does one obtain the CFA charter as quickly as possible? The fastest route is to pass all 3 exams in less than 2 years, assuming consecutive passes. The path is…
CFA Level 1 FRA: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2022’s curriculum. Ah, I remember the days where I looked at the sheer volume of formulae and concepts in CFA Level…
CFA Level 3 Tips: Top Advice From Previous 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…
Finance Career Change: Plan Your Finance Career Switch With Our Free Tool
Did you know that 66% of employed CFA candidates globally are looking to change some aspect of their careers? 😲 Career changes can be hard as your pitch has to highlight why…
CFA Level 1 Economics: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2022’s curriculum. Regardless whether you’ve a background in finance or economics, Economics is a central topic across all 3 levels of…
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…
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 TI BA II Plus vs HP 12C, you’ve come to the right place. In this…
CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates
Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the CFA Level 2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the…
CFA Level 3: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months
I made a rookie mistake in my CFA Level 3 exam years ago, with 3 whole constructed-response questions left to do in 15 minutes. However, what I did next thankfully…
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 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?…
2022 CFA Curriculum Changes: Our Super Summary
Note: This article is for the new 2022 curriculum. For previous year’s info, check out our article on 2020-2021 CFA curriculum changes. The new 2022 CFA curriculum is now out…
The Free CFA Study Materials List [2021 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…
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…
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…
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…
Plan Your CFA Registration With Our Handy Journey Planner
After a year of computer-based testing (CBT), CFA Institute has just announced yet another change to the exam windows for 2022-2023 CFA exams. For those considering the CFA exams: How…
What Is CFA Exam? A Useful Beginner’s Guide
Considering the Chartered Financial Analyst exam (CFA) and wondering what is CFA all about? The CFA exams have recently undergone huge changes in exam format and schedules. ​Here’s our ultimate beginner’s guide to all…
CFA Exam Day Checklist: What To Bring To 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…
CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand
Umpteen years ago, after checking that I meet the eligibility requirements, I signed up for my CFA Level 1 exams as a sprightly, wide-eyed innocent. Now that I’m a CFA…
Study Faster: How to Finish All Mock Exams by CFA Exam Day
So you bought a whole bunch of mock exams. Are you on track to finish all of them by CFA exam day? Our research, based on 900+ candidate experiences and…