I am a science graduate with no finance background and currently self employed.

I find myself enjoy reading finance related topics

I want to be more educated about this topic, not for career change, but more for self fulfillment.

When I look around the web these courses crop up.

CFA, CFP, MBA in Finance, BSC in Finance & Econs. &

So great gurus of this forum, what should I choose?

Xuzen

Just my opinion:

if you are looking for self improvement courses, though interested in finance related topics but without any background in finance, then go for CFP.

CFP is not just for those who want to become a financial planner, but is is suitable for all - it is about personal finance and money management skills. I know many of my friends (IT staff, engineers, teacher, pilot..) are studying CFP for self interest and self improvement, besides, they want to learn to be a smart investor and manage their money well -- this is something they have not learned in school.


CFA might be tough for you unles you want to switch career.

As for academic programs, that will depend on whether you really need it or not.

Check thess websites for more information about CFP:

www.kmdc.com.my

www.fpam.org.my

Another course which u could try on is AEPP. http://www.rockwills.com/wills/index.php?p...ices-aeppcourse

I personally feels the need of a qualified estate planner over the Asian countries.

In fact, estate planning has been widely recognised in Malaysia as a professional practice (similar to those in the United States & United Kingdom).

Would definetely try on this as a part time job. Writting a will is not bad after all, not only do that restricted to a lawyer, but suitable person with a recognised qualification might can write it as well.



This post has been edited by OMG!: Sep 27 2010, 11:51 AM


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Two more facts about CFP;

1. CFP is internationally recognised.

2. The entry requirement of CFP will be a bachelor degree from 2014. Now till end of the year, SPM or equivalent is still accepted.

Any reliable source for the point #2 ?

How about student that currently study ACCA? Can pursue cfp?

I was ACCA student with 2 papers left before, last I asked ACCA students don't get exemptions but ACCA member do get.

Luckily I pursue MBA after ACCA so I get to get the CFP exemptions for the first 3 modules.