CFA
The CFA is a self study graduate level program for financial analysts. To earn the charter a person has to study for and clear a series of three exams. The CFA is preferred for those interested in becoming investment bankers, portfolio managers, investment researchers or be involved in advisory services.
Eligibility:
University degree: The candidate must have a university degree or be in
the final year of a university degree (or equivalent as assessed by the CFA Institute)
Work experience: alternatively the person may have four years of
qualified, professional work experience in an investment decision-making process
Both: A candidate is also eligible if they have a combination of academic
and professional experience which totals at least 4 years
CFA Institute membership:
According the candidates qualification three memberships are available –
1. Affiliate membership – Requirements for earning this include:
a) One should have two qualified sponsors
b) One should agree to stick to and sign the Member's Agreement and Professional Conduct Statement
c) One should meet the CFA society requirements, which depend on the society
2. Regular membership – (mandatory to get the charter) the major
requirements are:
a) One should have 4 years of acceptable professional work experience
b) One should have passed the CFA Level I exam or the Standards
of Practice Examination
3. CFA charter holder membership – the major requirements are:
a)One should have 4 years of acceptable professional work experience
b)One should have passed the CFA Level I, II, and III exams
Exam Details:
In all one has to give three exams, the CFA Level I, II and III.
The level I exam is held twice a year in June and December whereas
the other two exams are held only once a year in June
For each exam there are two sessions (attending both is mandatory):
Morning session: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Afternoon session: 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fees:
For each exam generally there are three deadlines and early registration means a discounted fee.For the June 2010 exam the details are:
Levels I, II, and III
| Payment deadlines | Program enrolment (new candidates only) |
+ | Exam registration | = | Total cost |
| 23 Sep 2009: | $400 | + | $620 | = | $1020 |
| 17 Feb 2010: | $400 | + | $710 | = | $1110 |
| 17 Mar 2010: | $480 | + | $955 | = | $1435 |
Returning candidates pay only the exam registration fee.
Candidates re-registering for the same exam level in a future calendar year will receive a
$50 discount on the exam registration fee.
Important dates for the June 2010 exam:
23 September 2009 |
First deadline for new CFA Program enrollments and exam registrations to be received by CFA Institute |
| 1 February 2010 | Final deadline for scholarship forms to be received by CFA Institute |
| 17 February 2010 | Second deadline for new CFA Program enrollments and exam registrations to be received by CFA Institute |
| 17 March 2010 | Final deadline for new CFA Program enrollments and exam registrations to be received by CFA Institute |
| 22 March 2010 | All test center change requests must be received by CFA Institute |
| 22 March 2010 | Final deadline for disability accommodation requests and requests for religious alternative dates to be received by CFA Institute |
| Late April 2010 | Exam admission tickets available online |
| 5 June 2010 | Exam date |
| 6 June 2010 | Exam date in Eastern Asia and Oceania |
| June-July 2010 | Exams graded |
| Late July 2010 | Exam results available online for Level I candidates |
| Late August 2010 | Exam results available online for Level II and III candidates |
Syllabus:
| Topic Area | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Ethical and Professional Standards (Total) | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Methods | 12 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Economics | 10 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 20 | 15-25 | 0 |
| Corporate Finance | 8 | 5-15 | 0 |
| Investment Tools (Total) | 50 | 30-60 | 0-10 |
| 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 |
| Asset Classes (Total) | 30 | 35-75 | 35-45 |
| Portfolio Management and Wealth planning (Total) | 0-10 | 5-15 | 45-55 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | 100 |
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Why the CFA?
Being a CFA means that you posses:
- Credibility: your clients and colleagues presume that you are an expert
- Competitive advantage: the experience that comes with the CFA charter is sought after by clients and employers
- Connections: by becoming a CFA you join a network of 78,000 professionals
- Recognition: the designation is praised by employers and the media as well
| Prospective employers | % |
| Investment Companies/Mutual Funds | 25 |
| Broker-Dealer/Investment Banks | 16 |
| Banks | 7 |
| Private Client Wealth Manager/Advisor | 11 |
| Hedge Funds/Funds of Hedge Funds | 6 |
| Insurance Companies | 4 |
| Pensions and Foundations | 2 |
| Other (Consultancy, Government/Regulators, Academia etc.) | 29 |
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