CFA®
The Chartered Financial Analyst
® (
CFA®) designation is a must have for finance and investment professionals and any working professional looking for a real competitive edge. The
CFA® program is one of the most widely recognized financial designations and was ranked by The Economist as the gold standard in financial designations. With pass rates that are among the lowest between all available certifications, the CFA
® program is a sign of dedication, excellence in investement knowledge and adherence to a strict code of ethics and professional standards.
The CFA
® Program is an internationally recognized certification that proves your knowledge of financial and accounting principles on a global level. It is a passport to international employment, and the perfect way to start or expand your career opportunities. The Program is composed of 3 levels. Each of the three levels covers a full range of topics with a different focus. The topic focus for Level I is on investment tools; Level II is on asset valuation; Level III is on portfolio management. The learning focus also changes with each exam, from knowledge and comprehension (Level I) to application and analysis (Level II) and to synthesis and evaluation (Level III). The curriculum is organized into 10 general topic areas that provide a framework for making investment decisions.
To earn the
CFA® designation, a candidate must pass all 3 levels and meet other criteria (refer to
https://www.cfainstitute.org/).
COURSE TOPICS
| |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
| Ethical and Professional Standards (total) |
15% |
10- 15% |
10% |
| Investment Tools (total) |
50% |
30-55% |
0% |
| Corporate Finance |
7% |
5-15% |
0% |
| Economics |
10% |
5-10% |
5 -15% |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis |
20% |
15-20% |
0% |
| Quantitative Methods |
12% |
5-10% |
0% |
| Asset Classes (total) |
30% |
35-70% |
35-45% |
| Alternative Investments |
4% |
5-10% |
5-15% |
| Derivatives |
5% |
5-15% |
5-15% |
| Equity Investments |
10% |
15-25% |
5-15% |
| Fixed Income |
10% |
10-20% |
10-20% |
| Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning (total) |
7% |
5-10% |
40-55% |
| Total |
100% |
100% |
100% |
REQUIREMENTS
To Register for the exams:
- Have a bachelor's (or equivalent) degree, or be in the final year of their bachelor's degree programme at the time of registration.
- Be prepared to take the exam in English.
- Understand the professional conduct requirements.
- Have a valid international travel passport (required for enrolment and exam registration).
- Pay the relevant registration CFA Institute fees
To become a
CFA® charterholder:
EXAM DATES & FEES
The Level I exam is held twice per year, in June and in December.
The Levels II and III exams are held only once a year in June.
June CFA® Exam and Fee Schedule
Note: More information can be found on the official CFA Institute Website.
New registrants pay both the registration and enrollment fee. Returning candidates pay only the Registration Fee.
| Exam Fees |
First deadline |
Second deadline |
Final deadline |
| End of Sept |
Mid Feb |
Mid March |
| Program Enrollment |
$450 |
$450 |
$450 |
| Exam Registration |
$650 |
$950 |
$1,380 |
December Level I Exam and Fee Schedule
Note: More information can be found on the official CFA Institute Website.
| Exam Fees |
First deadline |
Second deadline |
Final deadline |
| Mid March |
Mid August |
Mid Sept |
| Program Enrollment |
$450 |
$450 |
$450 |
| Exam Registration |
$650 |
$950 |
$1,380 |
*** Note that all candidates
must have a valid international travel passport. This is required for enrollment and exam registration.
To register for the classes click here.
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