CFA Mock Exams: How Many Should You Be Doing?
One of the most effective ways to learn is through practice, lots of it. However, how many CFA mock exams should we aim to complete for practice? According to our…
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,…
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…
9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months
Despite more frequent exam slots per year with computer based exams, it still takes 5-7 weeks for CFA Level 1 results to be announced. Combine this with the fact that…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Plan Your CFA Registration With Our Handy Journey Planner
After transitioning to computer-based testing (CBT), CFA Institute recently announced a few changes to the CFA exam dates from 2023. For those considering the CFA exams: No worries, we’ve analyzed…
CFA Salary: How Much Does A CFA Charter Increase Your Pay By? [2023 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…
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…
Should I Be Taking the CFA Without Finance Background?
If you’re studying for the CFA without finance background, would that put you at a disadvantage when it comes to passing the exams? Since 2012, we have built up 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 Level 1 Eligibility: Undergrads Can Now Start A Year Earlier
CFA Institute has expanded the CFA Level 1 eligibility for the program: students with two years remaining in their undergrad studies will be able to register and sit for the…
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…
Third Party CFA Prep Books: Do You Need Them? Is CFA Curriculum Enough?
The CFA program can feel costly at times, and a fair question we get all the time is whether third party CFA prep books are necessary. Isn’t the CFA curriculum…
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 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…
CFA Exam Changes: 10 Lesser-Known Updates You Should Know
Since 2021, CFA Institute has implemented many changes for the CFA exams. You probably already know that all CFA exams are transitioned to computer-based testing (CBT), with higher testing frequency…
How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways
This is a SUPER detailed guide to enhancing your memory retention for studying. In this guide, I’ll show you 18 actionable ways on how to improve memory for studying any exams,…