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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

Sophie Macon

9 Dec 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

Is CFA worth it, especially considering the 1,000+ hours you need to complete all 3 levels over an average of 4 years and the relatively low pass rates? What are the benefits of CFA charter? The answer depends on your personal circumstances, your career goals and what you make of it.  Drawing from my personal experience, here are​ a few things to consider to help your decision on whether the CFA certification is right for you. 1) What are your current career goals? Since 45% of ...

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Best Finance Certifications: Our Top List

Sophie Macon

8 Dec 2024

Career Advice

We’ve had interesting discussions about CFA vs. MBA before, and whether it’s a worthwhile investment. However, that’s not the only alternative qualifications many of us consider in our pursuit of career advancement. With the various finance professional ...

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How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

Sam Atari

8 Dec 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

CFA Level 2 is usually regarded as the toughest CFA level there is, and I probably agree with that. The time I spent on preparing for CFA Level 2 is substantial, but the ...

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Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC): Our Useful Guide

Sophie Macon

7 Dec 2024

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Note: As of 31 Dec 2024, College for Financial Planning is no longer accepting new enrollments for the Chartered SRI Counselor program. The demand for more sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investing options is ...

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How I Passed CFA Level 3 On My First Attempt

Alexander Del Olmo Irizar

6 Dec 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

If you ask a CFA charterholder which CFA exam level they found the toughest, they are likely to answer either Level 2 or Level 3. CFA Level 3 is especially challenging because the exam format also ...

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How to Be Great at Answering CFA Level 3 Essay Questions

Zee Tan

5 Dec 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

The CFA Level 3 essay questions (constructed response) tends to be many candidates’ Achilles heel, even when they accurately self-grade the essay practice questions during practice. However, there is a quick way to substantially ...

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CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways: Which Should You Be Choosing?

Sophie Macon

4 Dec 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

CFA Institute previously announced some major evolutions to the CFA Program. Among them is the introduction of Specialized Pathways for CFA Level 3 candidates from 2025. Level 3 candidates will now be able to ...