[suresh.bhimani]

Hi all,

I've been reading threads related to CFA since long. Certainly in this job market, degree is very important and that too an globally recognized one.

But I do have concern which is practical & very relavent. Let me ask all ppl a simple question regarding CFA.

-> Are you working on a profile of equity research/ kpo/ investment bank ?
-> Do you have enough money to spend ?
-> What matters for you - knowledge ? degree ??

I need these answers not to discourage any of you, but I myself needs to clarify on this issues. I'm working as an equity advisor with a reputed firm. I'm planning to enroll for CFA level 1 and that's why preparing the ground for me so as to have proper career planning.

Second is, when I'm working with a profile which can not be said to be a research profile, would it be viable for me to enroll for CFA level 1 which costs nearly 30,000 rs ( its a very big amount for me).

I think it's better for me if I work on research profile and then enrol for CFA. But what needs to be done to get entry into research profile ??

Please let me know what should be done to get into the research ? or the simple answer is CFA level 1 ???

Thanking you all,
suresh.

[Crash_test_dummy]

I dont really understand what the point of this thread is. I guess the finance biggies here, TumTum et al. will be able to answer your career-related questions better. (TumTum dude, im back on the CFA thread and hope to write to you soon! ). As for the questions that i CAN answer, refer below:

Originally Posted by suresh.bhimani

-> Are you working on a profile of equity research/ kpo/ investment bank ?
-> Do you have enough money to spend ?
-> What matters for you - knowledge ? degree ??

-> No:neutral:

-> No

-> Money (Refer above answer)

[Tumtum]

Originally Posted by Crash_test_dummy

TumTum dude, im back on the CFA thread and hope to write to you soon! ).

CTD dood ! Nice to see you on this forum. Hows life in the US?

[Tumtum]

Sorry, double post ! Plz excuse !

[Tumtum]

Originally Posted by suresh.bhimani

Hi all,

I've been reading threads related to CFA since long. Certainly in this job market, degree is very important and that too an globally recognized one.

But I do have concern which is practical & very relavent. Let me ask all ppl a simple question regarding CFA.

-> Are you working on a profile of equity research/ kpo/ investment bank ?
-> Do you have enough money to spend ?
-> What matters for you - knowledge ? degree ??

I need these answers not to discourage any of you, but I myself needs to clarify on this issues. I'm working as an equity advisor with a reputed firm. I'm planning to enroll for CFA level 1 and that's why preparing the ground for me so as to have proper career planning.

Second is, when I'm working with a profile which can not be said to be a research profile, would it be viable for me to enroll for CFA level 1 which costs nearly 30,000 rs ( its a very big amount for me).

I think it's better for me if I work on research profile and then enrol for CFA. But what needs to be done to get entry into research profile ??

Please let me know what should be done to get into the research ? or the simple answer is CFA level 1 ???

Thanking you all,
suresh.

Suresh. As per me the answers to your questions are

1) Yes
2) Yes
3) Knowledge.

However, I am from the ICFAI camp and not the AIMR camp.

[rajatb]

Originally Posted by suresh.bhimani

Hi all,

I've been reading threads related to CFA since long. Certainly in this job market, degree is very important and that too an globally recognized one.

But I do have concern which is practical & very relavent. Let me ask all ppl a simple question regarding CFA.

-> Are you working on a profile of equity research/ kpo/ investment bank ?
-> Do you have enough money to spend ?
-> What matters for you - knowledge ? degree ??


Thanking you all,
suresh.

1.Yes
2.Thats depends ,as for me I am satisfied .
3.I am a firm believer in Brand Value ,it accelerates your career and helps you get easier acceptance .Knowledge is obviously imp but in any case learning is a never ending process you may as well get the better brand.It sticks with you for life!!!

BTW I am from the AIMR camp.

[theENDisBEER]

hey,
suresh ...i am taking the Level 1 exam in Dec 2007.. i am doin a full time MBA... ive got an Equity Research profile for a summer project... and at the end of this year i wil be takin up a Equity research profile as well... u can start taking the CFA exams and start looking for a job with a research profile u donn have to wait untill u get a job is premise i'm working on ....completing the 3 levels would take a minimum of 2.5 years anyway
cheers

[pathakrajat]

Dear All,

ICFAI has a flagship program called MS Finance (2 years) (Flexible learning Mode) which is an indepth program in finace, it caters to possibly all the segments of finance world.
It covers:-
1. Financial Accounting
2. Economics
3. Quantitative Methods
4. Financial Management
5. Management Accounting
6. Economic Legislation
7. Security Analyst
8. Portfolio Management and Mutual Funds
9. International Finance and Trade
10. Project Management
11. Financial Risk Managment
12. Investment Banking and Financial Services
13. Strategic Financial Management
14. Management of Financial Institution
15. Mergers and Acquisition
16. Management Control and Information System
17 Integrated Case Studies.

It gives five certifications:-

1. Diploma in Business Finance
2. Certified International Investment Analyst
3. Chartered Financial Analyst
4. Advance Diploma in Business Finance
5. MSc in Finance

for any further details contact Rajat Pathak 9999417725

[Crash_test_dummy]

Seems like the icfai marketing machinery is going at it in full swing! After the cfa heist, now a new marketing sting...these guys are unbelievable. Rajat, get that post off this thread before i alert a mod.

[analyse this]

CFA is a generic term and trade mark protected in US for CFAI and ICFAI in India, similarr to CPA US and 18 other CPA in different soverign nations .The days of imperialism and colonial rule is finally over, is it???????