300Hours: Finance Certifications Hub for CFA, FRM & CAIA

cfa curriculum explained with two cows

The CFA Syllabus, Explained With Two Cows

Zee Tan

24 Mar 2024

Study Break

Ever feel that the CFA syllabus is a little incomprehensible at times? Every topic makes sense when you’re going through it, but for me, it’s difficult to recall at short notice what each topic is about.  10 main topics, each fairly different yet connected. How does one sum each topic up in a succinct way? To help you along, we present to you the 10 CFA topics summarized using a two-cow analogy (ahem). Feel free to share and pass it on, or put ...

CFA career paths job opportunities

CFA Careers: What Are Typical Job Opportunities for CFA Charterholders?

Sophie Macon

24 Mar 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Did you know that 45% of CFA candidates pursue the charter for career-related reasons? But what are the typical Chartered Financial Analysts' (CFA) careers? What can you do with a CFA charter? It is ...

cfa exam cost

2024-2025 CFA Exam Cost Breakdown: A Detailed Estimate

Sophie Macon

23 Mar 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

When evaluating the benefits of the CFA charter, we quite often come to the discussion on whether CFA is a good return on investment.  Whilst the return part of the equation is subjective and trickier ...

How to display CFA status on resume CV LinkedIn Business Cards

How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

Zee Tan

22 Mar 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

With 45% of candidates registering for CFA exams for career reasons, it is crucial to keep your “personal marketing materials” - such as CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature - up-to-date to ...

Frequently asked questions about CFA results

CFA Exam Results: Top 5 Questions, Answered

Zee Tan

21 Mar 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

The CFA exam results day for the Feb 2024 CFA exams will be announced on 4th April and 9th April (Level 3, estimated date) respectively. ​​Remember that you can track all important events by ...

search magnifying glass data chart analyze

What Does An ESG Analyst Do & How To Become One

Sophie Macon

20 Mar 2024

ESG

If you are looking for financial job vacancies, you’ll undoubtedly come across a number of roles associated with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector, including that of an ESG Analyst. Not only ...

cfa vs cfp

CFA vs CFP: Which is better for me?

Sophie Macon

18 Mar 2024

CFP, Career Advice, CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

If you have an inkling of which finance career you're interested in pursuing, it is definitely worth studying for a specialized, globally recognized finance certification to help you secure that desired career path. CFA ...