Anyone heard about this course? I'm sure that if u are interesting in financial & investment area, you should know about this .
anyone take the course or planning to take this course ? I'm going to take this course next year. so, hope can get some material from the guy/girl who already take CFA level 1. i dont mind to buy from you . But, I will appreciate if u r interesting in taking cfa, perhaps here are the place for us to discuss.

Thanks

Great thread.. Im interested in taking CFA as well... Im currently still on the way of getting my degree, planning to do CFA after my degree.. Would it be better if we have some working experience first before taking CFA..?? Which is the best coll/institution in msia providing the best lecturer for CFA..??

Can anybody explain further about this CFA? I heard about CFP before, but not CFA. How much the fee to take the course? Any requirement to take this exam? How long the duration of courses?

FTMS provides this course
Anywhere, if you r qualified with CFA, what is the career path???

FTMS does provide CFA, but only at their singapore division..
In malaysia, kasturi is the best institution that provide CFA.. For more details please visit Kasturi (CFA)

ANybody who is taking up CFA or successfully obtain CFA tittle would like to give some comment here..??

hi

I used to do be very interested in getting a CFA later on, so did a mini research in it. Hopefully my memory din fail me.

CFA is just another professional cert like ACCA, CPA etc. but difference is that CFA is specific to financial personnels and ACCA to accountants. Thing is, you don't really necessarily hav a degree in finance or some other biz related degree to take it. Pre-req is to hav at least 3 years exp in the financial field. It's usually a passport 4 ppl 2 the higher management of a company and it's not that easy to pass with passing rate less than 30% per year (not sure of the exact figure but one thing is certain, passing rate is low).

The way to obtain CFA is a bit similar 2 ACCA in the sense that you've got 2 pass paper 1 before you go on to take paper 2. There're 3 papers you'll need 2 pass before you can get the cert. If you fail, then you retake next year. If you didn't fail any of these paper, then you'll complete everythin in 3 years time. There's still one step away from puttin the CFA designation in your name card. My fren's bro passed his CFA but he still can't use his designation because of something but I can't remember. Oh ya, and accounting forms the 'meat' of the CFA curriculum (that's wat a Singapore university lecturer told me bout CFA. He's from Nanyang Technological University)

Btw, CFA isn't the only way. You can take an MBA specialisin finance or take up a post grad in quantitative finance. Quantitative finance is a very computational subject, so ur math gotta be good la. From wat i research, seemed like quite a lot will go into hedge funds after that. But then again, it highly depends on yourself. For more info, you can google it or search in wikipedia.

Hope this helps. Cheers!

btw, if ur really plannin 2 go far in the finance field, I think what counts is your exp, not so much of your formal education (but having a professional cert does give u an edge). Plus, to really go high, it is really very demanding and you'll practically hav no life esp in the beginning...

They say that finance is still not that big in Asia as compared to in US. So if you really wanna go ultra high, the market is in the US. You can see the country which produces the most CFA is north america. otherwise settling as a financial analyst in a company would do oso. depends on you mostly.

Nice details.
No experience required as I am a Uni student and I am taking paper 1 now.
Passing rate for Paper 1 is not that low, but I am not sure about the following papers.
If I am not wrong there are 5 papers, not 3.

yeah... it's either you've got a 4-year bachelor or 4 years of relevant working exp. and there's 3 levels of study in the CFA prog, used the wrong word. sorry.

This post has been edited by singularity: Oct 31 2006, 09:27 PM

thanx for sharing.. great info..
Im currently doing my ACCA n found that im interested n good at finance area.. Thats y im considering of CFA after my ACCA... Will it be much different between MBA specializing in finance (or instead, Master of Finance) n CFA..?? Which will be more preferred..?? Dont talk on their difficulties, the most important is, which (MBA v CFA) will have better future prospect..??

Hi, mind to let us know where are u taking ur CFA.?? AFAIK, most of the CFA courses are part-time, am i correct.??

Err, ACCA is 3years.. N my bachelor (collaboration with ACCA from OBU) is 2years..

Is only 3 Level what I'm sure

TO singularity,
Your friend's brother can not use the CFA designation in his name card even though pass all 3 level is because of he still need at least 4 years ( last time is 3 years) related working experience.

Great to see all of you are so excited in this thread, btw, hope that for those already took CFA Level 1, 2, 3 can share your knowledge and experience with all our junior (include me lah ). appreciate that....

hey,
i'm planning to take tis course next year,
V2- do u mind to tell me u enrolled to which college.

Well, in term of recognition. Unless you are getting MBA frm a reputable university such as harvard, oxford, and etc

else CFA would be a better recognise piece of cert. This is because the standard is being set & recognise globally.

erm, ya... but CFA is much tuffer.. then how about a phD vs CFA..?? btw, do we have any phD for business..??

hmm.. can i noe CFA stand for wat?

Chartered Financial Analyst.. Those in biz field would definately know this.. For more info, herez the link CFA webpage

thx bro... wil go n hv a look wif it.. hehe

I am taking this in my Uni, and I am a full-time student.

Is this being secretive or good to be brief..?? which uni in malaysia provide CFA course..??

Sorry.
Manchester Metropolitan University

Are you final year student?

You cannot obtain a CFA without front office experience.

Anyone know how much Kasturi is charging for CFA tuition?

This is true as far as I know, as my sister needed to get office experience too even after getting her degree from LSE several years back.

But I was wondering, according to the website you can take the exam of course at the final year of your bachelor's degree, and even if you pass the exam you would still need to fulfil the industry experience requirements to obtain the title CFA, am I right?

Yes, but not just any office experience. Front office experience.

Im sorry, but wat do u meant by the 'front office' experience..??

For CFA course fees, Kasturi is charging approximately RM4,100 per year (per level).. Hence, total of 3years (3level) would be around RM12k++

Suria College is a good option for those who are looking to enroll into the CFA course. The lecturers are really hardworking and dedicated who are very committed. They are also qualified themselves, holding CFA qualification with years of experience.

The best part is they give more hours of lessons and practice of Q&As than any other college that runs CFA classes. the large number of Q&As give you a thorough understanding of all the subject areas in the syllabus and the ability to answer the questions correctly in the 3 hours exam.

Besides that, their approach is really good, they go through a large number of Q&As immediately after completing the lecture on each subject area. It allows the students to understand the subject thoroughly and very well. They also provides simplified study materials that are focused on the learning outcomes that the CFA institute requires students to achieve in the examination.

Plus, the fees they charge for CFA is the MOST affordable that you couldn't find anywhere else. For their CFA Level 1 classes, they are only charging RM3502. This is including study materials, also include those Q&As. No extra cost is charged to their students. They has a complete set of all the books that are required reading for the CFA examination program.

Another good thing is they control the size of the class very much in order for the lecturers to pay enough attention to each student. The lecturers are superbly patient. The maximum number of students in a class is 20. Compare the price you pay and the attention you get. It's really worth it.

Their schedule is absolutely flexible. They have the classes run for part-time. Students can choose the weekday evening classes or weekend classes. What's more, the principal of the college even involves in teaching for he's very experienced, a highly sought after lecturer. No one can be more motivated and committed to the success of the college's programmes than the owner.

Actually, Suria College has been in operation for more than 18 years as a licensed higher education institute. In addition to the CFA classes, they also conduct classes for ACCA, CAT, Certificate in English Proficiency.

So yeah, check out the college and the courses offered. It is located in Plaza Pantai, nearby Menara TM and Mid Valley Megamall. You can get to the college by LRT. It's just located in front of it. Very convenient for anyone to get there without having to worry about transportation problems.

Thanks for ur recommendation, eternalflame.. Do the college has website..??

sorry, i'm not really sure. or the website is under construction. but it's a really convenient place.

This post has been edited by eternalflame: Nov 29 2006, 12:28 PM

You found the right person. Im sitting for the exam this Sunday Level 1.

CFA Level 1 approximately RM6600. RM3700 + RM2800 exam fee. first exam is more expensive cos must pay for registration fee. Level 2 & 3 is RM5500 around there.

Damn difficult, June 2006, only 8% Malaysian pass out of 600++ people who took the exam

U want buy I can sell to you no prob. Books, texts, notes , past year questions all I got.

Says who? I no experience but I'm taking oso. Certification is more recognised if u got experience. Not say that u can't pursue it.

Pls update, this is the fee charged 3-4 years back

There are only 3 papers. Level 2 has changed the format to objective. Level 3 is combination. Subjects covered are like coprorate finance, fin statment analysis, statistics, economics, ethics and proff stds, portfolio management, equity evaluation and fixed income market.

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i think he meant u cant obtain the tittle of 'CFA' after ur name even thou u have pass the exam without the experience, like any other professional courses..
u may study n take the exam, but qualified member of CFA must have some work experience..

really..?? sorry... but thats the latest brochure i took from kasturi centre few days ago, dun tell me they put the 4 years back brochures at their counter..??

i am currently at kasturi....i do not know if htey charge differen scheme....cos my intake in mac 2006 and june 2006 got differnet scheme.....go double confirm...not so cheap.....unless they say if u pass certain papers then u will get this refund

oh, not sure, didnt ask them, next year only i ll get my degree n think bout it.. btw, im ksa student too..

Good luck bro for your coming sunday paper

Thanks....same to you bor if u take as well

woh.... y ur cfa level 1 so expensive???? I only pay RM3000++ only, i think u are the third batch to pay the fees, then sure expensive right

Just taken level 1 CFA exam last Sunday. They changed format again and it's damn bloody hard

im interested in CFA oso....currently taking ACCA...

is there any exemption for us if i wana take CFA....can any1 tel me d difference between CFA n CFP???

i heard SAP is gud oso....wic 1 is beta n has gud prospect??

ACCA and CFA are totally 2 different universe.ACCA all the matter of accounting, taxation and those stupid legal stuffs......but CFA is more towards investment, securities, share market, bond, derivatives, futures, and options...u will also learn about statistic and economics....

CFP is meant for people like unit trust agents, or insurance agent...not worth taking it cos it's not so recognised unless u r doing sales line......and yet u have to pay annual member fees.

Locally tailored, so it's very easy to pass......only 1 year half

oooic....CFA n ACCA r both business courses....

havin ACCA qualification....do i get sum exemption???

can any1 provide any modules of CFA ?? any website??? i wud like 2 check....

by d time i finished ACCA...i wud hv completed OBU degree as well....
OBU is a degree in applied accounting...

so i wud like 2 ask...by havin tis degree ...do i get exemptions??

wher shud i work by havin both ACCA n CFA qualifications ???

SAP is more towards IT if i'm not mistakened.. Involves programming accounting based softwares.. Somewhere along that grounds..

ACCA, CFA, CFP, SAP, they're all good.. It depends on where exactly your passion lies.. They cover different fields..

I don't think you get any exemptions.. Though, i could be worng...

Depending on what you wanna venture into.. With CFA, assuming that your passion lies in finance.. Investment banks would be a good choice.. But of course, you still can work in accounting firms..

With ACCA and CFA, your options in the accounting world is pretty much all opened.. you can work in almost any field.. It all depends on your individual preferences

any examption from acca to cfa ?

Nope no exemptions. Even if you have masters of finance also no exemption.

Currently i'm working in Perak and plan to take CFA

i can only see CFA is available in Kasturi in KL from google

So is there any other ways to take CFA? part time~nop since i'm working in perak..

is self-study possible? since the course is hardcore one and lack of group discussion~

There are actually around 3 main places to study CFA in KL, another is called MIM at Jalan Ampang.

I am aware that there is at least 1 place to study in Penang also. Down south, Singapore there is plenty. Uh... Perak... really no idea.

Your only option there would seem to be self study. Materials can be purchased through CFA institute itself or other 3rd parties.

Thx for your reply~

not necessary have to take the course and attend the classes one rite??

can be just buy those materials and self study. then register to take the test only, is that encourageble? when should i register for that? if only for the test

i've read few thread about cfa and notice that the materials will make a hole in my wallet..@@ and who are those 3rd parties?

They are Schweser and Stella which are in a way 2nd or 3rd party textbooks. Basically Stella is for really intensive study while Schweser is for more general just enough to get you through textbook.

yeah you don't have to attend classes. Actually classes are by 3rd party people. You can register after studying but do take note that there are registration deadlines and generally with each passing semester... uhm... they seem to raise the exam prices.

Can i get those textbooks from bookstore? so there are only 2 textbooks for it? only for lvl1 rite?

okie, i will check the registration price and deadlines out =) are you taking cfa or you already are a cfa holder? mind to share ur experience? ty

Well. I don't think you can get in a normal bookstore in Malaysia. Normally people order them. Well those are the 2 main textbooks, there may be others but I never checked.

Heh naw not a holder yet just candidate. Well I think we'll pm each other from here, getting a little personnel for public board.

I am entering my second year in uni and plan to take CFA later.
Any comment on what should I do so I will be more well-prepared when I take the Level I exam after I graduate?
Really need some inputs here.

Well, level 1 is very simmilar to your undergrad studies but with proper application put into it.

Best way to figure is probably go buy some cfa revision books to check it out.

Fyi you have to be at least final year( final semester of your dergee) to be qualified to take CFA. You can find this information from their web site

The prereq for CFA is at least to be a dergee holder but they are allowing final year student to start taking it:)

cheers

This post has been edited by Kayne: Jun 25 2007, 05:59 PM

Ya I knew that, thanks anyway.

Anyone could provide me with the exact college name who provides this CFA course in Penang. I have just graduated with a Finance degree and i hoping to further my studies in the investment field. Hoping to just drop by and get some more detailed info on the course.

CFA only have 3 papers to exam izzit?
how long is the exam time?
how many question inside?

I'm in my final semester of my degree and would like the CFA examinations. How and where can i register myself to take the papers?

anyone here got took CFA exam on June 07 ??? why until now the results not yet come out ???

You can try Kolej Kasturi in Bellisa Row in Pulau Tikus : http://www.kasturi.edu.my/contact_us.html

But let me tell you this CFA is one tough exam that requires your 100% effort and time. I know because I myself took the exam in 2004. There were about 6 of us with financial background and experiences, and 7 others are engineers from Motorola. Sad to say not a single of us pass the first level exam.

Classes normally begins around 7.30pm till 10.30pm. So for working people like me I only have weekends to study which is not enough to say the least. Even one of my ex-colleague totally gave up though she passed her level one exam !

You can have a clear view about CFA and on how to tackle the exam from this link : http://www.angelfire.com/nc3/normancafe/StudyRoom_CFA.htm

Kolej Kasturi do provide notes and stuffs, but for recommended text books you can buy from one of the shop in from of USM. I even subscribed to one online study notes and paid some RM300 for it. And I think I still got my old notes that I'm gladly want to get rid of for free if anybody interested !

anyone taking?

Considering whether to take Mba or CFA.

Simply because passing your MBA is more of a certainty, do the MBA. Do your CFA after your MBA (if you still have the stomach for it that is). It's not uncommon for MBA grads to take CFA later, esp. if they are in the relevant industry.

Hi, is anyone out there going to take their CFA level 1 june 2008? We could form a study group to motivate each other to study..and can some1 point out where to get photostat copies of the books? Spending 1k on books that cannot be resold is too much..

any CFA holder here who's working in the banking or securities industry can give some input on how the CFA certification helps in ur career ? or the working experience is much more important than the CFA qualification in investment ?

do u study full time for the exams after graduation ? or study for the exams while working ?

thanks....

Exams are every year once, or every 6 months? May consider doing this eventually, since I've been interesting in eventually getting attached to one of the larger investment banks dealing with (m&a, IPOs etc) or hedge/investment funds, and my interests very much lies in forex, stock exchange, finance.

so should be quite interesting to do.

This post has been edited by ThanatosSwiftfire: Nov 20 2007, 09:25 PM

I was planning to do CFA this month. And after I heard the passing rate is quite low (around 40%) and it's very hard to pass, I've changed my mind. I don't think I could give 100% effort to do this course. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to discourage you guys and I'm very interested in this programme. You must be hardworking and put a lot of effort to pass. Don't want to retake the exam and I don't want to spend another RM3000+ to sit for the exam again. I will opt for MBA instead.

This post has been edited by amirbashah: Nov 29 2007, 02:20 PM

I agree. Da*mm tough!! PAssed level 1 few yrs back, but falied Level 2 twice!! I am considering MBA, which is much easier, but more expensive and less recognised if u get a cheaper universities, like our UM.

To qhw questions, in M'sia Investment Banks, it will only help when you are looking for jobs (or to jump jobs later on) but it doesnt help in ur daily work / promotions.

passing level one is not hard..as if u r business field..most of the thing u study before..even an enigineering backround like me..i passed level one....but i never study level 2....it is time consuming....and i can not change filed with CFA level one since the job i apply for analyst need related experience and they not bother me at all with no relevent working experince in investment field....

think of MBS in sunway...but i dont think it will be as prestige as in England.....

Hi. Does anyone here have Schweser 2008 CFA Level 2 study notes?

Hi, need help here. i want to register for the exam but i'm stucked at the 'shopping cart' step. how to get the offer code 1 and offer code 2? i clicked Recalculate already but i get no code still. (i register through cfa institute website)

Urgent!

thanks for ur clarification...so i should get some working experience before taking the exams ? btw, i will be graduating end of this year, n i m very interested to go into banking/securities industry...
when i had a phone interview with jpmorgan for internship last time, the interviewer told me that actually CFA is not really necessary unless u r into research area...so any opinions abt it ?

I think that is optional. You can leave it blank can't you?

thx, done with it already. just click 'check out' to proceed while leave the offer code blank

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Added on February 16, 2008, 6:51 pmI read the exam rules of cfa exam from net. I found out

CALCULATORS Allowed:

Hewlett Packard 12c

Texas Instruments Baii Plus

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only these two models are allowed?
how about other brands or other models of same brand?

This post has been edited by ZONX: Feb 16 2008, 06:51 PM

Hello Zonx.

I plan to register for the exam before the 1st deadline passes.

Is there anything that i need to be aware of when registering?

One more thing, I am not certain whether my degree is recognized by the CFA association. Can anyone help me in this?

For your information, i am currently in my last semester in one of the local university and i wish to take the exam straight away after this.

Thank You!!!

Are you going for Dec 08? what course are you taking? is it honored? The best way is to check with your course coordinator. I Think degree with bachelor (honour) is recog..correct me if i'm wrong..hah

CFA requires knowledge about finance. if u r really interested in it. there should hav no problem given you are willing to spend time on it. It depends.

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Any experienced candidates here?

@Zonx

thanks for your information.

I am majoring in mathematics and have economic as my minor.

Yes, i would most probably go for the level 1 exam in dec. But i have yet to register for the exam. Are you signing up for dec level 1 exam too?

Are the procedures complicated when registering? Please let me know if there is anything that i should keep eyes on.

Thank You!!!!

This post has been edited by lengchaihow: Feb 19 2008, 06:36 AM

I'll be sitting for June exam

It's quite simple to register for the exam. sign up in cfa website. fill in your information. register and pick an exam loc (eg Kuala Lumpur). then pay by credit card. You can view your status is confirmed within 1~2 days after payment made. You will get a parcel from the institute within 1 week.

hi guys..
when i had a phone interview with jpmorgan for internship last time, the vice-president told me that actually CFA is not really necessary in investment banking unless u r into research area...so any opinions abt it ?
just curious what drives u to pursue CFA qualification ? thanks

thanks again Zonx

Hi all... was wondering where are you guys based..I mean, which college or institution? I would be going to Kasturi for this May intake and am wondering if its good. Please do give opinions and thanks.

Cheers,
Max

hey guys ... i'm gathering ppl who is now taking CFA for whichever level ....

can discuss over a forum i created not long time ago ..

i got some info which i think we could share among each other

msn=chongjh8@hotmail.com

or pm me


unity is the strength
LOL

where to buy the Texas Instruments calculator? can anyone help?

hello, im new here. a fresh graduate from high school. just got my spm results too.

so anyone mind guiding me on how to get to a CFA level? where do i start? what programme shud i take up?

is a diploma enof or do i hav to take up a degree?

i dont know which course to take up either...

help, anyone?

thx

This post has been edited by dac14link: Mar 25 2008, 10:29 PM

Hi guys and gals,

Three questions, need serious answers:

1. Texas Instruments BA II Plus
OR
Texas Instruments BA II Plus Professional

Which is the better of the two, more user-friendly yet effective to use for CFA?

2. As there are changes (not sure how much) to the curriculum yearly, does this mean that if I were to resit an examination the following year, I have to purchase the whole new curriculum set as well?!


3. How is the tuition offered at MIMS compared with Kasturi?


Thanks a lot and appreciate all the help.

Peace out.

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Added on March 26, 2008, 3:15 pmhttp://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprog/getsta...ents/index.html

Just check out the website.

You need at least a bachelor's DEGREE in ANY discipline (finance, engineering, etc.) to qualify you to take up the CFA program. If you're deadset on taking up CFA, I suggest you go for a finance degree first.

This post has been edited by luigee: Mar 26 2008, 03:15 PM

ok i'll look it up. thanks alot!!! and thanks for the advice too

go for the non-professional one. i read in amazon review HERE that the professional version's keys are harder to press.

main difference other than that is just aesthetics (pro one is silver color, looks more pro)

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Added on March 27, 2008, 11:31 pm2. Yes, but the curriculum is part of ur exam fees already. I just got mine last week.


Btw, u only gave me the distributor address for the calculator, do u know where to buy it? I am staying in Penang, so i got no idea where to buy it when i go down to KL

This post has been edited by gingyeon: Mar 27 2008, 11:31 PM

MIMS, Inti managemnet right at Yap Kwan Seng Road.
I studided in Kasturi last time and my fren at Inti
The passing rate of Kasturi is slightly higher actually not much diff with the overall of 35% to 38%.
The good Kasturi lecturer actually go to OUm (Open University), Bangunan Angkasa opposite KLCC. That lecturer is really good. I invited to their test calsses before, he taught me in Kasturi in level 1. But since I not continue level 2, i just went there for some knowledge.

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Added on April 1, 2008, 11:09 amShould be Bangunan ANgkasa Raya at Jalan Ampang

This post has been edited by chgchksg128: Apr 1 2008, 11:09 AM

Questions:

1.)how is the course fee of MIMS compare to Kasturi???

2.)For Dec level 1 paper, the next intake for kasturi is in May and MIMS

in July if i am not mistaken. will it be a bit too late to start from July???

Really wanna know which place is better....

THANKS!!!!

Sorry for late reply. Well, that's tough if you're coming from Penang. Perhaps you can refer to www.wikimapia.org to find the place. If you recognize any landmarks that will help a lot.

it's ok , i am getting it via a fren who travel to US. thanks for ur help anyway.

Since now the curriculum is part of the registration fees already. whenever Unfortunately to resit for the same lvl. gotto pay for another set of curriculum? or it will be excluded since resit fee is lower than first sitting?


well, i havent get myself a TI-BAII or HP12C yet too -.- gonna look for it already

This post has been edited by ZONX: Apr 13 2008, 12:39 PM

Hi I m new here, I just started my CFA classes not long ago. Currently, I m looking for someone who have pass lvl 1. At the same time i would like to buy the notes n exam notes lvl1 from you guys. I would really appreciate if someone be able to help me out here because I m abit lost in this course :-(

for the June folks, where is the test center location?

sunway pyramid

thx

This post has been edited by gingyeon: May 12 2008, 05:18 PM

I am in Penang now and I am interested to take the CFA program. After read through all the information you all posted, I found out that Kasturi College in Belissa Row is offering this course. However, when I go there approach the staff, she said they only have CFP program. Can anybody out there help me out whether this center offer the course? Or any other college or center are offering this course? I hope to register now for Paper 1 before the application is closing. Thanks.