Thanks chgchksg128 and deternalflame. appreciate so much...

Hye guys...:-)

well, i'm gonna register my classes soon, an the latest news is that the CFA Institute have increased its examination prices from US 415 to US 600, but now, they're giving us the Schwesser books. so ppl, you all do not need to worry bout where to buy the books from.. and also, i'm looking for a job in finance, so if you all have any contacts with the investement banks, pls pm me or email me @ sianakorang@hotmail.com

and just to let you guys know, there's a career fair in april 1st week, from jobstreet.com, and ppl, pls do register a jobstreet account before goin there, coz u need to be a member in order to enter. so if u guys do not want any hassle, i suggest better register from home.

and ppl, talking about CFA, well it's def a tough course (only 39% worldwide passes) for level 1, so yeah, but as alfred said, if u put in effort, for anything, it'll be easier..

and guys, If you need help on subject matters, pls do not hesitate to contact me, i'll be more than willing to help you guys, for level 1, coz am gonna take tat now, and in the process, i'll also learn.. and maybe, if the support is gd, then we can make a group where ppl can post questions and answers.. that's in the future and if there's a demand..

and also, we might be able to exchange notes from different colleges, and this will be a gd learning tool as well..

i hope we all can achieve greater heights if we work together, i hope to hear from u guys.. tc ppl and pm or email me if anything regarding on anything..:-)

kalpesh

level 3 candidate ... anyone help me to enter IB ?

hye there ppl, am currently doinmy level 1 now.. so yeah, doing it in kasturi college.. so if anyone of u who wants the notes, please pm me or email me.. sadly, i have hardcopy, not softcopy, n i would appreciate tat if u hv other coleges notes, for level 1, n if other levels, i don't mind either..

thanxx...

NEO

just curious, anyone doing it by self study?
i enrolled for Dec 08 Lvl1

I passed Level 1 few years ago ... after that never continue Level 2 ... dunno need to retake Level 1 again ... please advice

ur case just same with me
I passed lvl 1 and not continue as I can not chnage my field from engineering to finance

3 lvls in 7 yrs...this is what I know last time

i am blur... look like a lot people can pass level 1? $1k + will be wasted if failed... =.=

Whether the other people pass level 1 easily is irrelevant to you. You don't know how much the effort put in by those who passed the exam and we do not know how smart and resourceful you are. So the correct question should be "how you make yourself pass level 1".

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This post has been edited by SuperpagesMsia: Feb 14 2011, 05:22 PM

for your info, the last sitting in Dec 2010's passing rate for Level 1 worldwide is only 36%.

that's the kind of passing rate you get when company sponsor for CFA >.<

do i have to have a degree to sit for CFA classes and exams?
btw, I have diploma in accountancy.

honestly, although I passed CFA level 1, it is useless for me as I am from diff background.Thus even I passed level 3, no ppl will hired me as well. Tat is y I stop after level 1.
If u already in finance, then go ahead. It is good for ur careerpath.
If u want to pass so that u can earn a place as investment analyst, I will said, u can but the paid is similar with those freshie with business degree

May I know where are you based at? KL?

By the way, I never knew the existance of this thread until someone digged it up, not to mention there are so many people actually take up CFA. It's a good thing though.

Anyway, for those that have passed level 2 or 3, how much has this professional qualification assisted in your career? I'm curious as Malaysia is not really well known for a strong financial centre in Asia region, at least not like hongkong, shanghai and Singapore.

It appears to me that a lot of forum members made good attempts in taking CFA, I'm just wondering what happen to the CFA candidates in malaysia who fully passed/partially passed CFA? How is this qualification/knowledge help you in your career advancement or career change?

You never try then you will never know. When I first started to study CFA Level I, I was then working as an application engineer and later I full time study 2 years to complete the CFA program. But I am still able to get a financial related job even my previous job not relevant to financial job.

By the way, I am getting the salary of an assistant manager after probation period though my title is still rank at executive, it could be due to the CFA professional that I have achieved.

The basic entrance requierments are stated below

"Have a bachelor's (or equivalent) degree

or be in the final year of your bachelor's degree program at the time of registration

or have four years of qualified, professional work experience

or have a combination of work and college experience that totals at least four years (Note: Summer, part-time, and internship positions do not qualify)

If you initially enroll/register as a final year undergraduate student with a degree in progress, you may not register for the Level II exam until you have earned your degree, or obtained work experience that meets the program’s entrance requirements. At the time your degree is awarded, you may update your account education information to certify that your degree has been received."

http://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprogram/pro...ages/index.aspx

So for your case, you need prove you have 4 year working experience (irregard if the 4 year working experience is financial or professional related) together with your diploma.

Passing CFA or not does not matter. The more important is to pass the SC module exam, the so-called licensing test which is ultimate to start in the investment bank. Unless you are going for equity research side then only what you have learnt from the CFA program will prepare you for the job.

kasturi got

Hi All,

IMS-INTI websites seems not working. Maybe they forgot to pay for the domain name.

Anyone to review on INTI vs Kasturi's lecturer?