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CFA entry requirements

CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview

Sophie Macon

18 Feb 2025

CFA, CFA Level 1

There are currently more than 190,000 individuals CFA charterholders globally, and this number is only expected to increase. The first step of becoming a CFA charterholder is to register for CFA Level 1. This brings up a handful of important questions: What are the current CFA entry requirements? Are there any CFA eligibility criteria or prerequisites that needs to be satisfied in order sit for a CFA exam? What are the requirements to become a CFA charterholder? And what potential benefits can those ...