Watch my Level I study advice video for May 2018 below!
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Watch my Level I study advice video for May 2018 below!
Studying exclusively from the CFA Program curriculum can be intimidating. Hence many candidates use products and services offered by CFA exam prep providers. There are several prep providers, each offering a range of products. Selecting a prep provider who is right for you is important. Here are my suggestions on identifying a prep provider who can help pass the exams: Work with a CFA Institute Approved Prep Provider. The list of approved prep providers is available on the CFA Institute website: cfainstitute.org/programs/cfaprogram/courseofstudy/Pages/cfa_exam_prep_providers.aspx Short-list two or three prep providers based on recommendations from friends and colleagues. You can also check online… Read More
The Exams The CFA Program has three levels. The focus area and exam format for each level is shown below: Level Focus Format I Basic knowledge of ten topic areas and simple analysis using investment tools Two three-hour exams 120 multiple choice questions per exam II Application of investment tools and concepts with a focus on the valuation of all types of assets Two three-hour exams 10 case studies per exam 6 multiple choice questions per case study III Focuses on synthesizing all of the concepts and analytical methods in a variety of applications for effective portfolio management and wealth… Read More
If you are interested in a career in investment analysis and portfolio management, I strongly recommend the CFA Program. It is the most recognized and respected investment management designation in the world. If you are already in the investment management profession, the CFA Program will help strengthen your foundation. This is likely to accelerate your career progression. The CFA Program also makes sense if you are a non-finance professional at a financial institution, such as a large bank, and want to move to the business side. For instance, imagine you are an IT consultant implementing a Treasury Management System at… Read More
Watch my Level I study advice video for April 2018 below!
Dear December 2017 Level I candidates, Tomorrow, the moment of truth will come. I’m sure you have been anxiously waiting for your Level I result. You will experience the agony of failure or the thrill of victory. Read my advice on how to interpret your results and what to do next. Click on the link below. If you pass If you fail Best regards, Arif Irfanullah, CFA
Dear December 2017 Level I Candidates, Tomorrow, the moment of truth will come. I’m sure you have been anxiously waiting for your Level I result. You will experience the agony of failure or the thrill of victory. If you have cleared the exam, this is indeed a milestone. If you are interested in my thoughts on what to do next read on. I passed the exam. What next? About this time every year, I get the same question from successful Level I candidates: should I take the Level II exam in June this year? As with so many other situations… Read More
Dear December 2017 Level I Candidates, Tomorrow, the moment of truth will come. I’m sure you have been anxiously waiting for your Level I result. You will experience the agony of failure or the thrill of victory. If you have failed the exam; always remember failure is not fatal. If you are interested in my thoughts on what to do next please read on. I did not make it. What next? For those who do not pass the Level I exam, the typical advice is to keep trying; however, I suggest a more thoughtful approach. Put the result on the… Read More
With the exam just around the corner, I want to share advice with Level I candidates, especially first time Level I exam takers. Please read the the advice given below carefully. Before the exam day –Print your admission ticket and make sure the name matches exactly what you have on the passport. If there is a discrepancy, inform CFA Institute as soon as possible. I know people who were sent back on exam day because the name on the exam ticket and the name on the passport did not match. -Get a good night’s sleep before the exam. A fresh… Read More
Dear Level I December 2017 Candidates, With two and a half months left for the exam, some of you might be panicking. If you started your prep on time (let’s call you candidate ‘A’) you might have the feeling, that are you are forgetting material that you’ve studied. If you are the sort who likes to leave exam prep for as late as possible (let’s call you candidate ‘B’), I’d say you’ve hit the ‘as-late-as-possible’ point. If you don’t start slogging now, the probability of passing is very low. I have some advice for both types of candidates. Advice for Candidate ‘A’ (you… Read More
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