If you have below average results for a finance student, you will have a difficult time in lvl 1.

what makes u think with a cfa, they will take u as an analyst with ur below average degree result?

Cannot say like that also. They can also throw you the same question:

"You did not even major in finance in your undergraduate (as you are from computer sciene). Even if you studied in the CFA program, why should i hire you as an analyst?

He/she can still make it but it will be hard. I'm more concerned abt his ability to do the program.

What make you think you can achieve above average result in CFA exams if you are not doing well in your degree?

OK, my advice to you is that if you really need to sit for Level I next year June instead of December, you have another 6 months to study from now. If you are working, you have to study 2 to 3 hours work everyday after work, assuming your work does not require you to work OT. And then on Saturday and Sunday (assuming you do not work on Satuday), you have to stay home to study another 8 to 10 hours and thus you do not really have leisure time to go shopping or meeting friends during these 6 months.

Since you have mentioned you only achieved below average in degree, I believe you have to put more effort to above average result for Level I. Studying the CFA program need a huge commitment, and if you cannot take it, better postpone or just don't waste your money and time.

totally agreee... especially you ar working.. it is hard to squeeze out time to study... the best time to study is during weekends, which is u need to sacrifrice ur social life...

fino, i know that if u really pass all 3 levels u're undergraduate really don't matter already.. because cfa is really really difficult.. and people change, they may work harder for their cfa compared to their undergraduate, if you can pass level 1 it is mostly equivalent to an undergraduate degree (if you exclude ivy leagues university)

i just wanted to see how she would answer the question and know what she really getting into.. if she only wanna do it because she thinks she can replace for her undergraduate.. then have to think twice.. it's not wrong but u need to have the passion and commitment to pass.. not like u think just taking it automatically pass and get into analyst job..

That makes getting a CFA level 1 sounds so good!! Then Level 2 equals to master's degree, and Level 3 is PhD?

What is your point or you just troll ?

Completing the whole program equals to Master's degree in UK, fyi

is it fino? i didn't know that heheh

but a master's degree take shorter time.. but i did hear that cfa is a post grad program.. so it's natural if it's the same as a master's program.. just harder to pass

No offense to anyone, but IMHO, the CFA exams itself are relatively much more easier compared to the CFA syllabus itself.

So, passing the exam is one thing. Whether you learnt or understood the material is another thing.

Having said that, this actually also applies to tertiary and secondary education system as well

Does any one have Stalla CFA Level 2 tutorial videos (CD)?

Level 3 as well.

I would like to buy a used one.

Tq. Please PM me if u have.

is anyone planning to sell their calculator??
pm me plz..
looking for one

my career goal is to be an analyst or fund manager. i have been trying so hard to look for position as an anayst or something related but i didnt even get the chance to be interviewed. so i thought that it might be easier for me to be an analyst if i took up CFA.
i am someone who hardly sit still and study. i am planning to take level I in june. that is why i am seeking you guys' opinion whether is it too late for me to start studying in june

and one more thing, what are the advantages of CFA?

thankd peeps

This post has been edited by december: Dec 27 2011, 11:48 AM

if you are planning to become a fund manager, then yes, CFA will help you alot

Level 3 covers a huge portion of portfolio management, so you gotta complete all 3 levels..

Level 1 is like giving you an idea what the investment industry is like

While level 2 is more on valuation

THANKS gooni.
having completed the course, i will be able to get an analyst job for sure ??
how about salary wise? will it be higher?
and is 5 months time enough for LEVEl I?
again, thank you for your advise.

Analyst is such a dream job for everyone lol

I'm planning to do self study for CFA level 1. What are the reading materials I have to get? And where can I register for the examination in June?

there's no guarantee to get an analyst job.. it depends on you entirely.. however this program is very tough, having pass that gives you a decent chance against other people..

it shows that you have completed a vigorous program and that you have what it takes to do the job.. however, getting the job is all about competition and it depends alot on several other factors (interview, job experience)

malaysia might not regard CFA as highly as Singapore or US, so if you can't get a job here, you can always move

Hi,

You can find out more about the program here (http://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprogram/Pages/index.aspx), including enrolling for the exam. You will get the reading materials once you enrol for the exam.