CFA

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) credential is the most respected and recognised designation in the investment management world. CFA course is about equiping the candidate to help a company or an individual (Investor) makeInvesting and Financing decisions. The roles, positions and scope vary from country to country and we'll talk about it soon. So its all about Investments and Financebut First let's introduce to you what the course actually contains. Here are some jobs that a CFA qualified professional can take up:
Portfolio Manager:Under this profile, a person makes investment decisions relating to the money of other people who have given the control of that money in the managers hand or a person who is in charge of a firms asset and liability (loan and deposit) portfolios. Risk Manager:A person who predicts as well as manages the risks that a firm faces or might face in the future. How to cope up and avoid such risks, analysing its effects is the work of a risk analyst. Chief Executive:This profile will make you the highest and the senior most corporate officer who is in charge of managing a profit organisation. You will be in charge of maximising the value of entity. Research Analyst:Also known as a financial analyst, securities analyst, rating analyst, investment analyst or equity analyst is a person whose job is to analyse the financial records of a firm for its clients. Financial Advisory:A person who provides advice and guidance to firms or individuals on investment and making finance related decisions. They help them make the right decisions and direct them to a higher profit making area. Consultant:A consultant is a person who provides professional advice and suggestions that will benefit a firm. They can be internal, functioning within a company or external providing advice and help outside a company. Accountant/Auditor:An accountant or auditor keeps tracks of all the financial incomes and outcomes of a business. It sees to it that no entry has been omitted or entered incorrectly. Investment Banking Analyst:A person who analyses and contemplates all the possibilities of an investment. He directs the investment process and makes individuals and firms aware of mergers and accusations.

Hi, CFA Level I is very easy course content wise, especially if you are also studying for an MBA in Finance concentration. However, the amount of content one needs to go through (and at times learn from scratch) can be overwhelming. It becomes even worse at Level II. So it really depends from person to person how difficult it can be. Managing both your degree and studying on the side for the CFA Exam would eat up most of your time. Time management is essential, and one can only do it if they are committed to seeing through the CFA exams. However, I am certain that studying for the CFA (and taking the L-I and perhaps L-II exam) while in university would be a lot easier compared to if you start working in an organisation. Once regular work sets in, time becomes a luxury and then the CFA exams will require even more determination in that case.

The Chartered Financial Analyst programme is a professional course offered by the US-based CFA Institute. The programme AIMS to grant CFA charter to investment and financial professionals to help them further their career goals. A candidate who successfully completes the programme, is declared CFA charter holder. There are over 1.2 Lacs CFA members across 35 countries in the world. Exam Name
CFA Exam 2018
Exam for Course Level
PG level
Mode
online
Test Duration
90 minutes
No. Of Test Cities
New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Kolkata
Courses Offered
CFA charter certificate
Registration Dates
LEVEL I: Twice in February and August (Date to be announced for August 2018)
LEVEL II: Twice in February and August (Date to be announced for August 2018)
LEVEL III: Twice in February and August (Date to be announced for August 2018)
Exam Date
LEVEL I: June 23, 2018
LEVEL II: June 23, 2018
LEVEL III: June 23, 2018
Exam Helpdesk No. +000-800-100-4025
Exam Website & Emailwww.cfainstitute.org/
information@cfainstitute. Org
In India the CFA Exam is held at four cities, New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. The CFA Institute was formerly the Association of Investment Management and Research, holds a series of three exams, which the candidate can clear in four years. The programme covers a broad range of financial aspects including, investment management, financial analysis, stocks, bonds and derivatives.