Chartered Financial Analyst®(CFA)
Chartered Financial Analyst – certified by CFA Institute USA www.cfainstitute.org
The CFA® Program associate industry practice, investment theory, ethical & professional values arranged for venture examination and portfolio managing aids.
CFA is a trusted Financial Advisor and Analyst who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals
The Chartered Financial Analyst®(CFA) credential is renowned and international standard investment alias. Get register now!
The CFA Program curriculum comprise concepts and skills necessary for your career, joining academic theory, recent industry practice, and ethical & professional principles to offer fundamental methodology in advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio managing skills.
To Become a CFA
Eligibility criteria for registering in CFA Program:
• Have a bachelor's (or equivalent) degree
• In final year of your bachelor's degree program at the time of registration*
• Four year professional work experience.
• At least 4 year full time post degree professional and college experience.
• Exams will be conducted in English.
• Have a valid international travel passport/p>
Course of Study
• ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
• QUANTITATIVE METHODS
• ECONOMICS
• FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS
• CORPORATE FINANCE
• EQUITY INVESTMENTS
• FIXED INCOME
• DERIVATIVES
• ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
• PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND WEALTH PLANNING
Exam Format
Passing Scale (0-99) – 75%
Level-I
• Time Duration of Exam - 6 hours exam
• 120 MCQs in the Morning Session & 120 MCQs in the Evening Sesion
Level-II
• Time Duration of Exam - 6 hours exam
• 20 Item Set Questions-10 in Morning Session &10 in Afternoon Session
Level-III
• Time Duration of Exam - 6 hours exam
• 10-15 Essay Questions in Morning Session & 10 Item Set Questions in Afternoon Session
Exam and Other Important Dates
• January, December exam registration opens
• March, 2018, First Fee schedule deadline to register for the December exam
• August, 2018, Second Fee schedule deadline to register for the December exam
• September, 2018, Final Fee schedule deadline to register for the December exam
• October, 2018, Test center change request deadline
• November, 2018, Exam Admissions tickets become available
• 1st Week of December, Exam Day
• December – January, 2019, Exams graded
• January, 2019, Exam results are available
Contents of Level-1, Level-II & Level-III
| Topics | Level-I | Level-II | Level-III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics & Professional Standards | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Methods | 8 | 5-15 | 0 |
| Economics | 10 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis | 20 | 15-25 | 0 |
| Corporate Finance | 12 | 5-10 | 0 |
| Equity Investments | 3 | 5-15 | 5-15 |
| Fixed Income | 5 | 5-15 | 5-15 |
| Derivatives | 10 | 20-30 | 5-15 |
| Alternative Investments | 12 | 5-15 | 10-20 |
| Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning | 5 | 5-15 | 45-55 |