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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 16-06-2009, 10:29 PM

Is there a time boundation within which we have to complete the CFA certification (Getting chartered as well)
Like in CFP one needs to give the exams and get the relevant 3 years work ex within 7 years (fron the date of registering for the first exam)
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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 17-06-2009, 12:00 PM

Mitesh,have sent u a pm.

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1) Being an Engineer and considering myself as no vice in this domain, is it necessary for me to read external resources like business mags and understand the market scenario's in a much better way before I make an attempt to enroll?

Well to clear CFA you need not read any business magazines the CFA material is quite comprehensive...... But after having reading the CFA material, the mags will make more sense..... thats what I felt.....

2) Does CFA as a course provides more insight to the Finance sector then majoring in Finance??

I havent done a majors in Finance, I am an Engineer...... But my friends who have done MBA, tell me that CFA is more indepth than what you do in MBA (Finance)....

3) Lastly,how much effort do one needs to put to clear the exam.

Well this varies from person to person........ But for Level I, I think 3-4 months of quality time should be enough even if you dont know anything of finance....
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Hope this helps.....
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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 17-06-2009, 12:32 PM

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Mitesh,have sent u a pm.

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Just replied.......
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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 17-06-2009, 10:13 PM

from which site can i come to know whether cfa level1 dec09 exams will be held in India or not?
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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 18-06-2009, 01:03 AM

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from which site can i come to know whether cfa level1 dec09 exams will be held in India or not?
CFAI will publish on its own website whenever there is any updates regarding this.

Usually the case keeps on struggling for next and next hearings .... and the next exam date arrives. Since last two times, the JUNE examinatations are being TEMPORARILY allowed in India just a few days (weeks) before the actual examination, and December exams were not allowed last year in India (and speculatively, it won't be allowed even this time if the final judgement doesn't come before that) !

So, be prepared to sit for the exam outside India this December ....

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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 18-06-2009, 12:12 PM

Before starting with level 2 i need to get some insight in Portfolio management. Level 1 was too basic. I am currently reading corporate finance by damodaran. Its an awesome book.

Can anyone suggest me a good book on Security analysis and portfolio management.


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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 18-06-2009, 02:07 PM

Hi Everyone.

I want your opinions on CFA programmes.
I have a marketing expereince of approx 3 years.
Now, i want to make a career in Finance Domain.
I am a graduate and donot posses any finance knowledge.
I am enrolling myself for MA eco this year and planning to take CFA
level 1 in December, I will be starting from the basics.
So friends, will it be possible to clear it in december or should I go for June.
Please suggest me any other course which can enhance my profile.

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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 18-06-2009, 04:31 PM

hi everyone
well i will start my mba next month.
so i would like to know if it is possible to do mba and CFA simultaneously
if yes then when can i start my preparations?
and also wat is the cost involved with CFA?

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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 19-06-2009, 12:55 PM

hi everyone

I am a graduate in Physics. I have work experience in marketing for 3 years.
I want to change my domain and move to Finance sector. I am planning to join MA eco this year and further enroll myself for CFA december level 1 exam.
Please help me out with this.
I am starting from basic and is it possible to clear it in December.
Kindly help me out with this.
When should I go for level 2.
Is it compatible with my profile.

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Re: Need some Opinions on CFA. - 20-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Hey everyone...
I am Aditya Agarwal from Mumbai.
I have enrolled in for My Mba in Finance n doing thE CFA From the cfa Institute.
Gonna appear for my Level One in december itself..
Wanted to know any coaching classes In mumbai apart from ace 3 level?
or any private tutor and anyone here from mumbai whos plannin to appear...
We can make study group if interested...
thanks guys
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