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cfa vs frm

CFA vs FRM: Which is better for me?

Sophie Macon

18 Dec 2024

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

Finance certifications such as CFA and FRM are a cost effective way (compared to an MBA) to give your finance career a boost. We do receive a lot of questions from our readers trying to understand the core differences between them in deciding whether to pursue CFA or FRM. Hence, for those still on the fence, or particularly new to these designations: here's a helpful, straight-to-the-point summary guide comparing CFA vs FRM. Let's take a look! What is the CFA Program? The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) ...