Chartered Financial Analyst
designation or CFA charter has become the most recognized and respected investment credential in the world. CFA program is aimed at enhancing the global financial management profession and investment management. The CFA program is designed to impart knowledge which is relevant to the professional career. CFA program emphasizes the highest ethical and professional standards. Whoever looking for a qualification to enhance their career in finance and establish financial credentials, CFA Exam is a good opportunity for them.
Benefits of CFA Exam:
There are plenty of career benefits that you will get after passing the three levels of CFA Exam. In this present competitive scenario, the CFA Charterholders are gaining importance for the expertise and skills they possess. This can be a career enhancer if you are a professional in finance, or wish to switch to a particular role. These are the roles industry specialists recruit maximum CFA Charters for:
- Research Analysts
- Portfolio Managers
- Private Bankers
- Manager of Managers
- Financial Advisers
- Relationship Managers
- Financial Advisors
- Financial Strategists
CFA Exam Requirements:
To clear all the CFA Exams and to earn CFA Charter, candidates must have
- 4 years of professional work experience or
- 4 years of total experience combination of education and work
In addition to this, the candidates must
- Be a member of the CFA Institute
- Apply for membership to a local CFA member society
To pass CFA program candidates have to achieve following
- Clear all the levels of the CFA Exam
- Once you clear Level 3, you need to have the work experience as prescribed by the CFA Institute and mentioned above
Job Prospects after CFA program
CFA Exam Pattern:
CFA Exam | Exam Duration | No of Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFA Level 1 | 4.5 hours | 180Â MCQ | Level 1 |
| CFA Level 2 | 4.5 hours | 88Â MCQ | Level 2 |
| CFA Level 3 | 4.5 hours | 44 MCQ & 9-12 Essay | Level 3 |
CFA Exam Fees:
The Exam registration fee for CFA is not fixed. It depends on when you register for it. The earlier you make up your mind to take the exam, the lesser you will have to pay.
It has three deadlines and there is a one-time enrollment fee that is a sum of $450. You need to pay the onetime enrollment fee to enroll in the CFA Institute. The CFA Exam fee for CFA Level 1 , CFA Level 2 , and CFA Level 3 all are same
Registration Type | Fees(USD) |
|---|---|
| Early | $700 |
| Standard | $1000 |
CFA Exam Dates:
CFA Level 1 is held four times a year; February, May, August, November.
CFA Level 1
CFA Level 1 | CFA Level 2 | CFA Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| February, May, August, November | May, August | May, November |
The exams usually take place on the first Saturday of the specified month.
CFA Exam Results:
The CFA Institute provides the
exam result and a performance summary of each topic area to all the candidates who give the CFA Exam.
CFA Level 1 | CFA Level 2 | CFA Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Month | February, May, August, November | May, August | Â May, November |
| Results | Within 60 days of taking the exam | Within 60 days of taking the exam | Within 90 days of taking the exam |
CFA Exam Registrations:
In order to complete the exam registration process, you must submit all the required information and documents viz.
- Education information,
- Professional Conduct Statement,
- Candidate’s electronic signature
- The required fees
CFA Scholarships:
This is a need-based scholarship that is provided to the candidates. With this scholarship, students can reduce the CFA enrollment and examination fees up to $250 including eBooks. Shipping and printing cost is not included in the scholarship fee. If you are awarded for the CFA Access scholarship you can apply for it and make sure that you meet the requirements.
The most important part throughout the CFA Preparation or CFA Exam is to be focused.
EduPristine is an authorized training provider for CFA Course by CFA Institute. Our world-class facility and the level of faculty will never disappoint you throughout the whole process to become a CFA charter.
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