CFA^® Course

About Charted Financial Analyst (CFA^®)

The CFA^® Program, offered by the CFA^® Institute, is a globally recognized, graduate level curriculum that provides skills required for a rewarding career in the investment industry.

The CFA^® Program Certification has three levels and requires a minimum of two years to complete. Becoming a CFA^® Program Charter involves thorough knowledge of the CFA^® curriculum, 48 months of acceptable professional work experience and passing all three levels.

CFA^® exam to be
held on Jun 1, 2013

Eligibility - Final year
undergraduate student

International Credit Card
required to apply for CFA^® Program

Valid Passport
required to apply for CFA^® Program

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CFA^® PROGRAM BENEFITS:

The CFA^® Program, an American Certification, has been the 'global passport' for finance professionals for over 60 years. With a CFA^® Program Charter, you become part of a global community of more than 100,000 committed investment professionals from over 135 countries. It also makes you the most sought after employee at Investment Banks, Private Equity firms and Wealth Advisory firms.
MBAs from Ivy League B-Schools take the CFA^® exam to enhance their knowledge in finance and improve job prospects. CFA^® Program charterholders earn an astounding 54% more than their peers.(*Russel Reynolds Studys) Bulge bracket firms encourage their employees to enroll for the CFA^® Program and sometimes even finance their course fee.
The CFA^® Program is less expensive as compared to a full-time MBA Program. Also, you can pursue a CFA^® Program Charter while working.
Even after clearing the CFA^® Program Level I, candidates can get good opportunities in financial research and wealth advisory firms.

To get a flavor of the CFA^® Program Level I exam, click here to register for a Free 10 Day CFA^® Course.

CFA^® Topics & Course Structure

Topic Area	Level I	Level II	Level III
Ethical and Professional Standards	15	10	10
Quantitative Methods	12	5-10	0
Economics	10	5-10	0
Financial Reporting and Analysis	20	15-25	0
Corporate Finance	8	5-15	0
Equity Investments	10	20-30	5-15
Fixed Income	12	5-15	10-20
Derivatives	5	5-15	5-15
Alternative Investments	3	5-15	5-15
Portfolio Management	5	5-15	45-55
Total	100	100	100

The curriculum for the CFA^® program is based on a Candidate Body Of Knowledge established by CFA^® Institute. The curriculum comprises the topic areas below, and there are three exams (levels) that test the academic portion CFA^® program.

Level I : CFA^® Level I has a strong emphasis on Financial Reporting and Analysis(20%), Ethics(15%) , Quantitative Methods(12%), Fixed Income(12%) and Economics(10%)

Level II: CFA^® Level II covers a significantly larger syllabus and focuses more on Equity Investments(20-30%) and Financial Reporting and Analysis(15-25%)

Level III: CFA^® Level III is largely essay-based and focuses more on Portfolio Management(45-55%) and Fixed Income Securities(10-20%)

CFA^® Course FEE Details

Chartered Financial Analyst Levels I, II, & 111 : Fee (program enrollment + exam fee) is from $1035 - $1460, with lower fee for early registrations. Returning candidates do not need to pay the program enrollment fee.

Dec 2012 CFA^® exam Level I

	First deadline 19 September 2012 11.59 p.m ET	Second deadline 13 February 2013 11.59 p.m ET	Final deadline 13 March 2013 2012 11.59 p.m ET
Program Enrollment (new level I only)	$440	$440	$530
Exam Registration	$680	$780	$1055
Curriculum eBook version	Save $40	Save $40	Save $40
Total	$1080*	$1180*	$1545*