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Here is Your Roadmap to Earn CFA Credential

Chartered Financial Analyst, or CFA, is a credential which is awarded by the US based CFA institute to the candidate who successfully clears all the levels of the CFA exam. The credential has international presence and is recognized in more than 138 countries across the world. Well, there is no doubt that CFA credential can bring many lucrative career opportunities to the candidate who holds it. Let’s take a look at the roadmap to earn the CFA credential. Eligibility To be eligible for the exam, the candidate must be graduated from any recognized university or should have any equivalent degree. A candidate who is in the final year of his graduation can register for the Level 1 exam. In addition, the candidate should at least have 4 years of professional work experience (part time job does not qualify). However, in case the candidate does not have the required work experience, they can also apply for the level 1 exam. However, the sum of the combination of graduation and p...

Is CFA study worth the effort?

Two hundred and fifty hours of minimum study, successful completion of three rigorous exams, four years of relevant work experience, and an adherence to code of ethics and professional conduct , the CFA (chartered financial analyst) charter demands it all.  Unfortunately, not many people understand the value of a CFA charter and understate all the efforts made by students to pass the CFA study and exam.   Read on to get a better understanding of a CFA charter and the value of the CFA designation, and know how it can lead to a rewarding career.   What does CFA mean? A CFA charter holder is knowledgeable, well-informed about his/her areas of work, and intellectually curious to learn more to gain competence in the field of finance. They continuously strive to dig their heels in in this everlasting complex world. The CFA charter can only be obtained from the CFA institute, a non-profit professional association, after passing three rigorous examinations. ...