CFA

Hi Nikita!
CFA is a certification course which focuses on hardcore finance. They teach you everything related to finance be it equity, fixed income, derivatives, corporate finance, alternative investments, accounting and other related subjects. The focus is on the in-depth understanding of the subject matter and the subsequent application of the same. The course surely hones your analytical skills and gives you a deep understanding of finance and investments. CFA Charter holder also has a good scope of earning than the non-credential peers. The CFA salary for a professional is determined based on various factors such as experience level, job description, job type, sector, and employer type and company size. An entry-level CFA charter holder starts earning from Rs. 2.5 lakhs annually reaching up to Rs. 20 lakhs in India. The scope of a CFA is vast and profitable in the real corporate world. The coveted credential earns you much beyond a professional degree. Thus, a CFA certification is definitely worth it for a finance professional in the real industrial scenario.

What is CFA Course? The CFA programme is a globally-recognised graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation for real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills combined with the practical knowledge that you will need in today investment industry. It also emphasizes on the highest ethical and professional standards that are required to be followed. CFA Exam 2018 Summary:
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 charterholder. There are over 1.2 Lacs CFA members across 35 countries in the world. 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. Please refer to the link provided below for eligibility, exam process, pattern, syllabus of the CFA exam:
https://www.shiksha.com/banking-finance-insurance/exams/cfa-exam.

Dear Aayush!
You don't need to be confused. If you are willing to make career in Finance then you 'must' have to learn financial modelling. It's not a degree but a short term course which you can learn from anywhere (like investopedia or corporate finance institute etc. ). If you want to make career as a financial analyst (that's very promising and technical branch of finance) then doing CFA would be extremely grateful to you however, MBA Finance is helpful if you want to became finance manager. Dear Aayush! What you all just need is to identify your interest and capabilities. My suggestion is that you start learn Financial Modelling. If possible, try to clear the CFA Level 1 & 2 exam. After having 3-4 years of work experience you may apply for MBA programme for abroad. This will surely increase your selection chances and pay packages. Hope this helps. Ask any query at anytime. Upvote the answer if you feel satisfied.
Good Luck.

Hi Pratham!
The CFA programme is a globally-recognised graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation for real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills combined with the practical knowledge that you will need in today investment industry. It also emphasizes on the highest ethical and professional standards that are required to be followed. One has to meet at least one of the following requirements:
Have a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree
Be in the final year of your Bachelor's degree programme at the time of registration, or
Have four years of qualified, professional work experience, or
Have a combination of work and college experience that totals at least four years (Note: Summer, part-time, and internship positions do not qualify. )
How to Pursue the CFA programme? Enroll and Register with the CFA Institute USA for Level I Exam
Pass the examinations
You need to pass Level I, Level II and Level III exams sequentially. Apply for Membership after clearing your Level III exam ( for membership along with CFA Level III you need to have at least four years of Professional Work Experience)
Job Roles after CFA course in India:
Everyone who is already in Finance field or wishing to switch their careers can choose from a myriad of job roles like as follows:
Portfolio managers
Private bankers
Fund of fund managers
Financial advisory
Relationship manager
Financial strategists. MBAs and CAs can join CFA to get into core investment banking jobs.

Hi Priyanka!
The CFA programme is a globally recognised, graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation of real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge you need in today's investment industry. You are eligible if you are in the final year of your Bachelors programme or already have a Bachelors degree, or have professional working experience that totals up to 4 years. To earn a CFA charter, one has to give a series of sequential exams Level I, Level II, and Level III. The minimum duration to clear all three exams takes about 2 years. Once you have completed the course, you can work as:
Portfolio managers
Private bankers
Fund of fund managers
Financial advisory
Relationship manager
Financial strategists
A CFA charterholder at entry level can earn an annual salary of 4 Lacs. Your salary will increase as you grow. With seven to eight years in this field, your average salary can shoot up to 12 Lacs. You may refer to this link to see all the details regrading the CFA Exam https://www.shiksha.com/banking-finance-insurance/exams/cfa-exam.

Hi Vishnu,
Company Secretary is a professional certification administered by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Company Secretary Course gives you knowledge and understanding of the modern practice in corporate financial and legal affairs. A company secretary acts as a vital link between the Company, the Board of Directors, shareholders and governmental and regulatory agencies. He is a compliance officer of the company as well as Corporate Planner and Strategic Manager. Apart from carrying out these functions he also looks after finance, accounts, legal, personnel and administrative functions. Company Secretary is required to handle matters related to central/state sales tax, excise laws, labor laws and corporate law. Company secretary has a great scope of employment in Private companies, consulting firms, financial institutions, banks, Department of company affairs and other regulatory bodies. The CFA course on the other hand is typically meant for graduates interested to build a career in financial analysis and investment management, professionals like Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants and Company Secretaries, MBAs/PGDMs/PGDBAs or equivalent, executives working in investment industry and professionals in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sectors. Both professions are great as a career option and are very promising. Please read out the difference between the two that I have mentioned above and take a decision for yourself according to your interest.