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Business Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
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moc12v
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Nov 2 2012, 01:21 AM
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QUOTE(siew14 @ Nov 1 2012, 08:03 AM) 1. No. You need 4 years of work exp to become chartholder only after passing all 3 levels. 2. Yes. Also, if you are in final year or semester ( cant remember ) of your degree, you could only sit for level 1... lv 2 and 3 needs a degree.. Ok..tq~xD One more question: 3. If I pass for example, level I, and/or level II -- can I put it down (for example, on jobstreet) that I have CFA Level II, as a professional qualification? Edit: Even though I dont have the charterholder? This post has been edited by moc12v: Nov 2 2012, 01:24 AM
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tohff7
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Nov 2 2012, 08:00 AM
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You can write "Passed CFA Level 2". Not sure whether "have CFA Level 2" is politically correct or not. Also, not entirely sure if you can put it under professional qualification
CFA Institute has a strict requirement on this. So better check.
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Soulsareworthless
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Nov 2 2012, 08:03 AM
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Who's taking CFA Level 1 next month?
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moc12v
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Nov 2 2012, 04:30 PM
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Thanks, just to clarify, if some jobs they posted: QUOTE Requirements: A recognised degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a professional qualification (e.g CFA, ACCA, etc). Does professional qualification mean Level III? Or even just passing Level I or Level II is having a "professional qualification"? Added on November 2, 2012, 4:31 pmQUOTE(Knight_2008 @ Nov 2 2012, 09:47 AM) You should just say June 2013 CFA Level III Candidate Thanks, what if Im not taking it in June 2013? This post has been edited by moc12v: Nov 2 2012, 04:31 PM
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kinwing
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Nov 2 2012, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(moc12v @ Nov 2 2012, 04:30 PM) Thanks, just to clarify, if some jobs they posted: Does professional qualification mean Level III? Or even just passing Level I or Level II is having a "professional qualification"? Added on November 2, 2012, 4:31 pmThanks, what if Im not taking it in June 2013? Passing Level I or Level II does not mean you are having a "professional qualification". If you are not going to take Level III in June 2013, then you should confine with the statement of 'Passed CFA Level II in June 2012'. Any indication of when you will pass CFA evel III or qualify to be a CFA Chartered holder is a violation to the code and conduct of the CFA Institute.
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moc12v
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Nov 2 2012, 07:15 PM
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QUOTE(kinwing @ Nov 2 2012, 04:59 PM) Passing Level I or Level II does not mean you are having a "professional qualification". If you are not going to take Level III in June 2013, then you should confine with the statement of 'Passed CFA Level II in June 2012'. Any indication of when you will pass CFA evel III or qualify to be a CFA Chartered holder is a violation to the code and conduct of the CFA Institute. Thanks, 1. So does that mean only when I become a CFA Chartered holder (pass Level I, II and III and 48 months work exp) then it means I have a "professional qualification"? This post has been edited by moc12v: Nov 2 2012, 07:15 PM
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fino_abama
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Nov 3 2012, 03:30 PM
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QUOTE(kinwing @ Nov 2 2012, 04:59 PM) Passing Level I or Level II does not mean you are having a "professional qualification". If you are not going to take Level III in June 2013, then you should confine with the statement of 'Passed CFA Level II in June 2012'. Any indication of when you will pass CFA evel III or qualify to be a CFA Chartered holder is a violation to the code and conduct of the CFA Institute. It's CFA Charterholder, not CFA Chartered holder. Added on November 3, 2012, 3:38 pmQUOTE(moc12v @ Nov 2 2012, 04:30 PM) Thanks, just to clarify, if some jobs they posted: Does professional qualification mean Level III? Or even just passing Level I or Level II is having a "professional qualification"? Added on November 2, 2012, 4:31 pmThanks, what if Im not taking it in June 2013? Employer's definition of the professional qualification varies. Some will consider even if you have passed only the Level 1 or 2 exams. If the vacancy is for a senior role (>5 years), they will expect you to be a charterholder. This post has been edited by fino_abama: Nov 3 2012, 03:38 PM
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cheekychee
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Nov 4 2012, 09:31 PM
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hey, i wanted to take cfa exam, but i struggling in choosing the ebooks or printed version,
fyi, ebooks $1180, printed $1220, printed & ebooks $1250
anyone of you has ebooks? how is the features? is it printable?
thanks alot...
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Soulsareworthless
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Nov 5 2012, 03:10 AM
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QUOTE(cheekychee @ Nov 4 2012, 09:31 PM) hey, i wanted to take cfa exam, but i struggling in choosing the ebooks or printed version, fyi, ebooks $1180, printed $1220, printed & ebooks $1250 anyone of you has ebooks? how is the features? is it printable? thanks alot... Just get the ebooks, you can torrent the Kaplan books online.
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cheekychee
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Nov 5 2012, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(Soulsareworthless @ Nov 5 2012, 03:10 AM) Just get the ebooks, you can torrent the Kaplan books online. hi, but i afraid that read the textbook on pc would be awful things. i would like to print some important text for references and wanted to save money, is it printable? and may i know how you study? study less text, more kaplan? or how ya? thanks
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reeve-826
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Nov 9 2012, 07:53 PM
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I'm interesting to take CFA exam. But i wish to study before proceed to register examination of Level 1. Anyone here able to share their latest CFA Level 1 softcopy with me? PM me Your help will be appreciate  Added on November 9, 2012, 8:08 pmQUOTE(ysxsjd @ Oct 25 2012, 06:54 PM) 2013 Schweser Kaplan CFA Level 1 Study Notes [non-watermark HD] 2013 Schweser Kaplan CFA Level 2 Study Notes [non-watermark HD] 2013 Schweser Kaplan CFA Level 3 Study Notes [non-watermark HD] Files download link please google seach cfafile~~ Good luck everyone! Do have free version? This post has been edited by reeve-826: Nov 9 2012, 08:08 PM
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hotmess
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Nov 10 2012, 01:16 PM
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Has anyone register for June 2013 exam for level one? Especially those self study one?
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Soulsareworthless
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Nov 10 2012, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(cheekychee @ Nov 5 2012, 07:55 PM) hi, but i afraid that read the textbook on pc would be awful things. i would like to print some important text for references and wanted to save money, is it printable? and may i know how you study? study less text, more kaplan? or how ya? thanks You can read Kaplan on an iPad if you use a tablet, very convenient. I haven't even opened the original CFA books, purely using Kaplan. I'm an Accounting & Finance major so I find 70% of the stuff in CFA Level 1 I have already learnt in university, just need to refresh.
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hotmess
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Nov 14 2012, 09:28 PM
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QUOTE(Soulsareworthless @ Nov 10 2012, 02:45 PM) You can read Kaplan on an iPad if you use a tablet, very convenient. I haven't even opened the original CFA books, purely using Kaplan. I'm an Accounting & Finance major so I find 70% of the stuff in CFA Level 1 I have already learnt in university, just need to refresh. Same Acc & Finance grad here. So how do you overcome statistics area though they stand smaller proportions in the exam? So did u take any tuition?
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euniceyew
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Nov 16 2012, 08:40 AM
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Any level 2 candidates for coming june 2013,who is going for noesis?
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kinwing
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Nov 16 2012, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE(hotmess @ Nov 14 2012, 09:28 PM) Same Acc & Finance grad here. So how do you overcome statistics area though they stand smaller proportions in the exam? So did u take any tuition? I thought quants is one of the easiest topics in exam because this topic mostly in computation rather than theory.
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fino_abama
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Nov 17 2012, 04:55 PM
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QUOTE(euniceyew @ Nov 16 2012, 08:40 AM) Any level 2 candidates for coming june 2013,who is going for noesis? I'm going for Level 3 classes at Noesis. I know one girl who is going for Level 2 but she's not in the forum. You going for classes at Noesis? Added on November 17, 2012, 4:57 pmQUOTE(kinwing @ Nov 16 2012, 03:59 PM) I thought quants is one of the easiest topics in exam because this topic mostly in computation rather than theory. One of the easiest topics but there are students who shiver when they see the words "Statistics","Probability", "Hypothesis Testing", etc. This post has been edited by fino_abama: Nov 17 2012, 04:57 PM
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Soulsareworthless
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Nov 18 2012, 02:27 AM
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QUOTE(hotmess @ Nov 14 2012, 09:28 PM) Same Acc & Finance grad here. So how do you overcome statistics area though they stand smaller proportions in the exam? So did u take any tuition? I took basic Quantitative Methods and Introductory Econometrics for my course, I find CFA's statistics to be much easier than what I learnt in university. On the contrary, I find the Accounting parts to be much tougher than what I learnt in university, mostly because I only learn IFRS in university, CFA requires us to learn GAAP as well.
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mcrayfc
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Nov 21 2012, 09:32 AM
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Hi guys & gals, I am considering level 3 classes offered by Sunway College & Noesis. Which is better? Lecturers quality? Delivery of contents? Practice questions?
Look forward to getting your feedback!
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fino_abama
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Nov 21 2012, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(mcrayfc @ Nov 21 2012, 09:32 AM) Hi guys & gals, I am considering level 3 classes offered by Sunway College & Noesis. Which is better? Lecturers quality? Delivery of contents? Practice questions? Look forward to getting your feedback! Hi, I'll be starting Level 3 classes at Noesis this coming December. Those that have completed Level 3 classes at Noesis are not active here. High passing rate (small class size) and one of the lecturers is an exam marker for the essay portion. Practice questions mainly from text, Schweser and Elans. Lecturers will mainly focus on delivering classes. I believe both are good (I think this is Sunway's first batch of Level 3 classes but aaron1kee mentioned that the lecturers are experienced working professionals as well) and since you have reached this level, you should realise that self-preparation will beat any well-delivered lecture. If you want to get more info on Sunway classes, you can pm aaron1kee. He is going for Level 3 classes there.
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