Hi Puys...need some info wrt CFA. I'm Vandan,techie by profession. I am planning to have a career shift from IT to Non IT background. I have a good amount of interest in the Finance domain. Though an expert, thru external resources I have a good awareness in the finance domain . I have few queries which I would like to be answered before I make any move and enroll myself for CFA.
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?
2) Does CFA as a course provides more insight to the Finance sector then majoring in Finance??
3) Lastly,how much effort do one needs to put to clear the exam.
Hoping to hear from you puys!!!
Cheerio
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.... PM me for more information Hope this helps.....
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)
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.... PM me for more information Hope this helps.....
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 ....
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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?
I am an MBA graduate in Finance based in Bangalore and i am planning to do CFA from ICFAI university through distant mode.It would be really helpful if any one could help me by giving their opinions on CFA from ICFAI Tripura..whether its worth doing..or regarding employer recognition of the degree.
hi all, need some advice from you puys who are pursuing their CFA! i am an electrical engineer who's been in the IT industry(across various verticals) for almost 4+ years now! IT no longer interests me...i am looking to a career shift in finance...have plans of MBA in mind from a premier bschool! now, if i am unable to make it to a premier institute i will not go in for an MBA...in that case will a CFA help me to shift over to the finance domain? what are the prospects after i finish my L1? will that give me enuf leverage to shift over to finance? looking forward to hearing from you, puys!!
hey..m too planning to take the cfa level 1 in june 2010..i ve completed my MBA this year n m working for a brokerage firm..only reason i wanted to join such a forum was that i dint wanna lose focus..i hope i still m able to take the exam next yr..so a study group seems a gus idea..m too from delhi by the way..
Hey there all...i cleared my TYbcom this year..i am planning to do CFA...i have some questions regarding CFA.. Is CFA a degree or a certification? Is there a difference? Does it matter? Will CFA alone help me fetch a good job in india?
