@ INimisha...
Coaching classes can be of help but the most important work you have to do.... that it is to study... you can join some of the reputed classes... but at the end .... you need to spend at least 300+ hours studying the material...... given you are from non finance background you might require even more....
I was in the same boat as you are in right now... I studied on my own... waiting for the result.. hopefully would clear...
Hope that helps..
Hi I am Gautam . I am also looking forward to appearing for the CFA level 1 June 2010 exam possibly by the 'feb deadline' which is mentioned at the international website for CFA.
I want to know if I am eligible to appear for level 1. I would be in my 3rd year of Btech. 21 years in age at the time of registration.
Waiting for a quick reply...with thanks.!!
Hi puys i've complete dmy B.Tech in Comp. Science and i am planning to do MBA in finance i've some knowledge of finance
can i give CFA exam and what is its eligibility criteria and toughness level for a beginner
CAT 08: 99.36 Final convert MDI(didn't joined)
Hi,
You must be waiting for the results with your fingers crossed..anyways hope you get through with the exam...
I know I will have to put in the efforts required... I was also planning to study on my own...tried my hands on 'Financial Reporting'.. found it okay at the starting... dunno howz it going to be as i move ahead(definitly it is going to be tougher)...
Wasnt it difficult for you to study all by yourself..or you must be having some company...?
@ INimisha...
Coaching classes can be of help but the most important work you have to do.... that it is to study... you can join some of the reputed classes... but at the end .... you need to spend at least 300+ hours studying the material...... given you are from non finance background you might require even more....
I was in the same boat as you are in right now... I studied on my own... waiting for the result.. hopefully would clear...
Hope that helps..
good news guys...
CFA december 2009 exam will be held in India..
here's the link
CFA Institute in India
Hi All
I am planning to go for CFA and cant decide whether to appear for level 1 in dec or try in jun. i am a BA graduate so its a new thing for me. please advice if it is practically possible for me to clear Level 1 with just 4 month preparation. i am a full time employee but i can devote 3-4 hours daily. Is it good to join a coaching institute, if yes than what all are the options in Delhi.
Regards
Sobbey
I am planning to go for CFA and cant decide whether to appear for level 1 in dec or try in jun. i am a BA graduate so its a new thing for me. please advice if it is practically possible for me to clear Level 1 with just 4 month preparation. i am a full time employee but i can devote 3-4 hours daily. Is it good to join a coaching institute, if yes than what all are the options in Delhi.
Regards
Sobbey
registration procedure......????
i'm trying to enroll for dec 2009 l1..... can anyone tell me the procedure... i mean i want to enroll before the second deadline on august 21st... my doubt is can i make an online transfer or do i have to use a credit card only and after payment do i have to send any paperwork to cfa institute or the process is over and i am done with my responsibility...????
now will they send me the study material...???
i'm trying to enroll for dec 2009 l1..... can anyone tell me the procedure... i mean i want to enroll before the second deadline on august 21st... my doubt is can i make an online transfer or do i have to use a credit card only and after payment do i have to send any paperwork to cfa institute or the process is over and i am done with my responsibility...????
now will they send me the study material...???
registration procedure......????
i'm trying to enroll for dec 2009 l1..... can anyone tell me the procedure... i mean i want to enroll before the second deadline on august 21st... my doubt is can i make an online transfer or do i have to use a credit card only and after payment do i have to send any paperwork to cfa institute or the process is over and i am done with my responsibility...????
now will they send me the study material...???
can anyone tell me the procedure?
just visit CFA institute website click on enroll rest is self explanatory
can i make an online transfer or do i have to use a credit card only?
You can make payment using credit card (VISA or MASTER) thats most convenient (you will have to pay 3.5% for internation payments)
do i have to send any paperwork to cfa institute ?
No paper work required ..entire process is paperless ..just make sure you notedown your CFA account user is and passowrd . In November you will get your exam tickets online. Just carry its print out and along with government issued I Card ..
now will they send me the study material...???
Yes you will get set of CFA books at your postal address ( so make sure you enter the right postal address). Normally people get books within a week.
Hi All,
I need some serious help regarding CFA.
> I have been working with TCS for almost 2 years now and frankly I did not like the experience.
> I want to switch to Finance. Will getting a CFA (Level-1) help me move into any finance job after 2 yrs in IT? (I can take the other 2 levels after I get into a finance company).
> I realized late but nevertheless I did, that IT is not for me and I have inclination towards Finance.
> I do not have any prior experience in Finance. Will clearing CFA Level-1 help me move out of IT and into a core Finance Job?
Please Help. A prompt relply would be appreciable
Hi Ashish
Clearing CFA Level 1 (AIMR, USA) will enable u to switch to your career. but be careful as the market place for jobs is not so promising in this sector rt now; thanks to the crisis.
Another point to note is that u will start your career in finance from the base and the pay scale will be less owing to your IT background. moreover the IT exp (considering only technical work) may not be considered in int.
hi,
Even i m taking d level 1 this december in Delhi, get in touch v can plan out d thngs.
Hi need some help guys........i will be appearing to cfa (aimr) l1 in dec 09......was working with boa as an associate( credit analyst) for 1.5 years......left thr job.......didn't like it......it's not as good as it sounds.......planning to clear l2 by june 2010......did i made a mistake by leaving the job......guys giv me ur views.....me bit confued......any idea about the job market after l1......as wll as i m mba from unknown colleage........nd cleared icfai (cfa) gr.a nd b..........guys plez put in ur suggestion nd comments........did leaving the job was a mistake.
can any one please comment on the above.........
HI RAJA....
u know itz always better to b working all time,coz in so much of competiton some time of gap ,gives a negative effect,but may not seriously effect,,if u cover it up,by performing well at the interview.abv all u are prep for CFA l1..so u arent ideal... u can concentrate on it,in the mean time if u find a reasonable job,u can thnk abt it.
actually im just a graduate,working as a share advisor.with just 1 yr experience.,,so whtever i suggested was just my view point,,coz i spend a yr after my graduation prep 4 MBA ,by the time found place in my present job,which im enjoyg,& so thinkg of CFA... instead of MBA
now i think you can help me,coz u have done CFA frm ICFAI, so if u can suggest hw is it to do frm ICFAI, u trying for AIMR,coz u wana go abroad or ???
wish u the best......
regards,vishaka(kerala)
Can anyne please gimme some info about Education loans for CFA. The time is running i want to enrole for DEC 09 test.
where are schweser notes(hard copy) available in delhi?
hey guys....ur views are invited....
workin as fx dealer in reputed PSU bank
plannin for jun 10 level 1...havent done my mba yt..
so wat do u guys thnk...
1. full time MBA + CFA(leaving the job) OR
2. part time MBA while continuing the job(read increasing the work ex) + CFA
.
Nw tellme does CFA supercedes a full time MBA...OR BOTH ARE NECESSARY FOR A GUD CAREER..?
.
PLZ ELABORATE...
TNKS
Hi Friends,
It's results season in the stock market ...... so how can it be diffrent in CFA.... today Level 1 results were announced.... and I am really happy to inform you that I have cleared Level 1 exam.... really very happy... looking forward for Level 2 and a job opening in the Finance sector.... as i am currently in a software company.........
Who else cleared....!! No updates on this post... no activity!! do share your happiness...
Hi Aditya,
MBA is not a necessity.. it can be a supplement .. if you plan to do along with CFA... but CFA in itself is a big thing... if you happen to earn your charter then I dont think doing MBA is a necessity... although many do it... but it is certainly not a necessity...
Moreover the two courses are diffrent.... in CFA you have to do self study or coaching classes at the max... where as in MBA you attended college... also in format... CFA focuses solely on Investment management where as in MBA along with finance concepts you would have management concepts which are equally important...
So it's upto you to decide... my suggestion would be continue your job and start preparing for Level 1... hope it helps...:grin:
hey guys....ur views are invited....
workin as fx dealer in reputed PSU bank
plannin for jun 10 level 1...havent done my mba yt..
so wat do u guys thnk...
1. full time MBA + CFA(leaving the job) OR
2. part time MBA while continuing the job(read increasing the work ex) + CFA
.
Nw tellme does CFA supercedes a full time MBA...OR BOTH ARE NECESSARY FOR A GUD CAREER..?
.
PLZ ELABORATE...
TNKS
congrats... so can u share some of ur insights into the exam and ur preparation strategy, it wud be gr8 for the future aspirants....
so trying for the financial domain just after L1, dont u think it wud be tough??
anyways,congrats once again
well it may be tough... but gaining experience in software is not going to help me either... as ultimately my goal is to go in finance....
well as it is said "There is no short cut to success".... you need to give atleast 300 hours for level1 exam.... if you are working it becomes really tough... but you have to manage your time well... well if you have registered for the exam you would have recieved material from the institute and the post cards as well... which tells you how demanding it is for preparing for the exam..... but trust me... the hard work is worth it.... today when I saw pass against my name... I felt I had everything in the world.... because I had given almost 1 year for the preparation for level 1 exam.... and to taste victory after that much effort felt really good....
This forum is also of great help... I would suggest you all to follow the thread and most of your doubts would get cleared .... also if you have some doubts you can post it here... which experienced people would reply to.....
All the best to all of you...for your future exam.....
hii... i read ur post in pagalguy.com,dated 2005,, && now being 2009...i think you can guide me on CFA experience.im a n.com graduate frm kerala,presently working as a share advisor.im confused choosing b/w CFA from ICFAI & CFA(International).I know CFA international depends on m intrests abt goig abroad,which i really dont know as of now.
Moreover interrnatonal CFA has no coaching.,will self study do?
moreover in india does international CFA have more preference??
plz guide me..
vishaka
hii... congratzz..... can guide me on ur CFA experience.im a b.com graduate frm kerala,presently working as a share advisor.im confused choosing b/w CFA from ICFAI & CFA(International).I know CFA international depends on my intrests abt goig abroad,which i really dont know as of now.
Moreover interrnatonal CFA has no coaching.,will self study do?
moreover in india does international CFA have more preference??
plz guide me..
vishaka