CFA

CMA - Cost & Management Accountants as the name goes, are experts in Costing & Management. These subjects include concepts which are globally applied. So wherever you go, the theories remain same, except for the Economic environment which calls for additional learning. Thus, this course is helpful if you wish to work in different countries, however, in India, this course is shadowed by the Chartered Accountants. In future, we may expect better developments in this course. CFA A new breed of professionals who are experts in Finance. This course basically covers all small courses like FRM, Risk Management, Wealth Management, CFP etc. Because it covers almost every aspect of Finance and in detail. This profession is currently high in demand because the growing complexity in Businesses. However, it is a tough course and also expensive as compared to courses other than MBA. With this course, there is no need to go for any other course, it alone makes a great career and experience is highly important here, much more important than broad knowledge.

EDUPRISTINE: Like you, even I had an impression that this is the only legit training center. But alas, they work like a Spoken English class Managing 'part time faculties on weekends and expanding their Business'. They use cheap marketing gimmicks as well, such as, the impressive professor Amit Jain, VP Kotak, and probably IIM and IIT pass out, who took the demo sessions doesn't take many of the actual lectures.
Their infrastructure is good, their flexibility is very good and they have got a presence online. However, hardly anyone at Edupristine is into full-time teaching. Good professors get promoted at finance companies, where they are working, so on weekends, they prefer leisure over work and rightly so. High turnover could be the reason for drastic teaching quality deterioration.
) IIT IIM founders (They don't take the actual CFA lectures. Their office argues that how can we students expect IITian founders to go to Mumbai suburbs, and that too for just teaching. It is this attitude of considering teaching as inferior that results in the problem of Hyped Brand' but Poor Teaching Quality).
b) Another pitching point is that Edupristine is a big USA company basically, all Indian founders actually went to the USA to register their Company' (company as it is called & meant to be). There are still many Indians who feel all that is foreign is superior to the Indian born and bred!
V D SHAH: Lacks experience and Knowledge that one would expect from a professor. Makes mistakes in formulas and keeps his book open during formulas which are petty issues but overall sends a signal of low confidence. I must also admit that he, after that, logically derives every formula & also gives some practical valuation stories regarding it.
If you are weak with arithmetic, it would be burdensome to digest his explanations and derivations. In that case, V D Shah might not be a suitable option. He is by far the only coach using the official CFA curriculum and avoiding the shortcut mug up approach of Schweser notes. Although V D Shah as an institute is content poor with hardly any original content; neither do they prepare their own mocks or practice questions, operating more like a group tuition and relying on paid-pirated materials of other institutes.LIFE-SCHOOL: Might not come under the coaching class category, as they position themselves beyond a prep institute; an undergraduate students B-school as they describe. They shall push you the hardest to get all the three CFA level

EDUPRISTINE: Like you, even I had an impression that this is the only legit training center. But alas, they work like a Spoken English class Managing' part time faculties on weekends and expanding their Business'. They use cheap marketing gimmicks as well, such as, the impressive professor Amit Jain, VP Kotak, and probably IIM and IIT pass out, who took the demo sessions doesn't take many of the actual lectures.
Their infrastructure is good, their flexibility is very good and they've got a presence online. However, hardly anyone at Edupristine is into full-time teaching. Good professors get promoted at finance companies, where they are working. So, on weekends, they prefer leisure over work and rightly so. High turnover could be the reason for drastic teaching quality deterioration.
Results: Percentage of students passing from Edupristine were as good as 60% and also below 40%. It varies batch wise.
Their reply on why one should join Edupristine:
a) IIT IIM founders (They don't take the actual CFA lectures. Their office argues that how can we students expect IITian founders to go to Mumbai suburbs, and that too for just teaching' Its this attitude of considering teaching as inferior that results in the problem of Hyped Brand' but Poor Teaching Quality).
b) Another pitching point is that Edupristine is a big USA company basically, all Indian founders actually went to the USA to register their Company' (company as it is called & meant to be). There are still many Indians who feel all that is foreign is superior to the Indian born and bred!
2. V D SHAH: Lacks experience and Knowledge that one would expect from a professor. Makes mistakes in formulas and keeps his book open during formulas which are petty issues but overall sends a signal of low confidence. I must also admit that he, after that, logically derives every formula & also gives some practical valuation stories regarding it.
LIFE-SCHOOL: Might not come under the coaching class category, as they position themselves beyond a prep institute; an undergraduate students B-school as they describe. They shall push you the hardest to get all the three CFA levels done in eighteen months and will top it up with internships and WorkEx, but sadly a sophomore at Life-School has no life beyond its school.
As any and every business school would, Life-School does not even offer a certificate for the long hours you devote. They say it is to attract the crowd with a class, not the mass. The certificate shouldn't

Both courses have nothing to do with BBA. BBA is basically a course designed to equip students with the basics of management. As such, BBA graduates are not products that are immediately employable. A Masters, i.e. an MBA is desired to give any value as such. CFA are degrees that are completely independent of any graduate degree as such, in this case BBA. If you are a BBA. I would suggest you to take up a job at a bank and then pursue your CFA. Ideal would be a job in corporate finance (mergers, deal advisory) in consulting but your chances of getting through such firms with a BBA are close to 0 to 10% in India. Second option is to kick start an MBA and pursue your CFA side by side. If you want to further your career in any of the fields above (except finance Management, for which CFA is recommended), go for CA. Chartered Financial Analyst.
Topics Involved on an overall basis:
Equity
Alternate Investments
Economics (small portions at every level)
Quantitative Analysis (small but technical portions at all levels)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (includes US Gaap & IFRS reporting and analysis, does not need you to know the accounting as in CA)
Derivatives
Portfolio Management
Corporate Finance
Fixed Income (debts)
Professional Ethics (the Do's and don'ts, as a professional cum member of the Institute)
So, if you want to enter hardcore finance sector such as equity research, debt research, IB, MF etc. CFA would be the right choice. Having said the above, please refer some of my previous answers related to CA and CFA .
I would say, do CFA if you are completing BBA.

CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), and investment banker are all professionals within the financial sector, but they each have distinct scopes of work. CPAs primarily focus on accounting, auditing, and taxation. They ensure accurate financial records, provide assurance services, and offer expertise in tax planning and compliance. CPAs often work in public accounting firms, corporations, or government agencies.CFAs, on the other hand, specialize in investment management and analysis. They are skilled in areas such as portfolio management, financial analysis, and asset valuation. CFAs are commonly found working in investment firms, banks, or as independent financial advisors, where they assess investment opportunities and manage clients' assets.Investment bankers facilitate the issuance of securities and provide advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions. They help companies raise capital, structure deals, and navigate complex financial matters. Investment bankers work in investment banks or financial advisory firms, collaborating closely with corporate clients and other financial institutions.

CFA focuses on Investment Management and covers topics in Finance like Corporate Finance, Ethics, Equity Investments, and Derivatives, Fixed Income while preparing you for careers in Investment Banking, Research, and Portfolio Management. CFA is a simple 3 year course of three levels. Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
All the levels are a course of 1 year each.
CFA is organized by The CFA Institute (American Based Institute) globally recognised.
CFA focuses on ethics, accounting, corporate finance, equity investments, fixed income and portfolio management.
To clear CFA, you need Level 1: 42%, level 2: 46% and for level 3: 54%. Only those who complete three graduate-level examinations, four years of work experience, and annual membership renewal (including an ethics and code of professional conduct attestation) are permitted to use the CFA designation. Complementary codes and standards (such as the Global Investment Performance Standards and Asset Manager Code) help enhance this professional distinction.

Step 1: Gather all the knowledge you can about the programme. (Don't worry I am not going to make you work so hard I will tell you all about it.)
Eligibility: The very first thing that you need to know is that whether you are eligible to take the exams or not. To be eligible for the exams you must:
Have an international travel passport and
An undergraduate education: A Bachelors (or equivalent) degree. You can be in your final year too while registering for the exam.
Or
Work experience: Four years of professional work experience.Or
A combination of both: Education and professional work experience that meets the minimum of 4 years. (Part time jobs and positions do not qualify). EXAMS: There are three levels of exams namely, level 1 level 2 and level 3. Level I CFA It focuses on Investment Tools whose learning focus lies on knowledge and comprehension. It consists of 240 multiple choice questions split among 3 hour sessions. It has no negative marking for an incorrect answer. It takes place twice a year in June and December. Level II CFA It focuses on Asset Valuation whose learning focus lies on application and analysis. It consists of 120 multiple choice questions with no negative markings. It takes place in June
Level III CFA It focuses on Portfolio Management whose learning focus lies on synthesis and evaluation. : It consists of 8-12 essay type questions that are conducted in the morning and 10 multiple choice questions that are conducted in the afternoon. The candidate is to appear for both. It takes place in June. Jobs that you can go for: It is very important to know what the end result of this certification is. It bags one of the best jobs in the world. It gives you designations such as:
Portfolio Manager
Research Analyst
Chief Level Executive
Consultant
Financial Advisory
Corporate Financial Analyst
Risk manager
Relationship Manager
Step 2: Be ready to take the exams in English. Step 3: Become a member of the CFA Institute. Enrol yourself for the CFA programme by paying a one-time enrolment fee of US $450 (INR: 28,309.70). Step 4: You have to pay a fee when you register yourself for the first level of exams. It is always better to register yourself well in time for the examinations. Keep yourself updated on the CFA Exam Dates.

Step 1: Gather all the knowledge you can get about the programme. (Don't worry, I am not going to make you work so hard. I will tell you all about it.)
Eligibility: The very first thing that you need to know is that whether you are eligible to take the exams or not.
To be eligible for the exams you must:
Have an international travel passport and
An undergraduate education: A Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree. You can be in your final year too while registering for the exam.
Or,
Work experience: Four years of professional work experience.
Or,
A combination of both: Education and professional work experience that meets the minimum of 4 years. (Part time jobs and positions do not qualify).
EXAMS: There are three levels of exams namely, level 1 level 2 and level 3. Level I CFA It focuses on Investment Tools whose learning focus lies on knowledge and comprehension. It consists of 240 multiple choice questions split among 3 hour sessions. It has no negative marking for an incorrect answer. It takes place twice a year in June and December. Level II CFA It focuses on Asset Valuation whose learning focus lies on application and analysis. It consists of 120 multiple choice questions with no negative markings. It takes place in June
Level III CFA It focuses on Portfolio Management whose learning focus lies on synthesis and evaluation. : It consists of 8-12 essay type questions that are conducted in the morning and 10 multiple choice questions that are conducted in the afternoon. The candidate is to appear for both. It takes place in June. Jobs that you can go for: It is very important to know what the end result of this certification is. It bags one of the best jobs in the world. It gives you designations such as:
Portfolio Manager
Research Analyst
Chief Level Executive
Consultant
Financial Advisory
Corporate Financial Analyst
Risk manager
Relationship Manager
Step 2: Be ready to take the exams in English. Step 3: Become a member of the CFA Institute. Enroll yourself for the CFA programme by paying a one-time enrolment fee of US $450 (INR: 28,309.70). Step 4: You have to pay a fee when you register yourself for the first level of exams. It is always better to register yourself well in time for the examinations. Keep yourself updated on the CFA Exam Dates.

There is no particular route that you need to take to be able to pass your three levels of CFA. Programme. The content is very specific and will require a lot of self-study. What would help is (post your Bachelor's course) to first get some work experience or a Masters in Finance or MBA in Finance, so that you are better able to understand which area in finance appeals to you. The CFA Programme will equip you to work in an investment related field, which is only one area of finance. So, take some time to understand why CFA. That said, if you feel convinced about CFA at your stage, then any degree at the Bachelor's level should be fine. You could do BBA, BBS, BBM, BA (H) Economics, B.Com (H), BA (H) Maths, BA (H) Statistics, BFIA (I am assuming that the Science/engineering/humanities stream does not interest you).