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@ambitiousviolet , some replies on what i know of CFA

1. should i go for CFA? -
its for u to decide and u should take a informed decision keeping in mind the "opportunity costs" ( Huge outgo of money , quite a bit of hard work required etc)
-i am not too good in quants ...for CFA am i required to be too good in maths? -
Definitely u need good mathematics skills , however as far as i know , u will be using calculator throughout the course , u have to have basic level of quants however u should have a knack of absorbing huge number sets and analyse them , if u see a balance sheet , u should be able to make sense out of it in 5 minutes flat , otherwise u r in big trouble
- how much value it has and can it alone help me to get a decent job ?also can i get a job- decent one with CFA l1 or 2? if yes till how much one can get ?2.How much help does CFA does to an Indian MBA grad from an avg to decent b school(nmims etc) not ivy league like iims etc?
- my take on this , if u are able to do a CFA successfully definitely u will have an advantage , how far it will translate into getting a "decent paying" job depends solely on your other skill sets , previous job experience etc , my advice do not link CFA to a job , take it as a "value added" degree , give it yr best shot , again when u do an CFA with an MBA or after it , it depends solely on yrself to market yrself in the job scenario

3.i don't want to get into investment banking(because of long working hours) and most of all my friends have told me that CFA is useful only if you want to get into ib is it so like?or helpful for other decent profiles also ? also how much value equity research or financial analyst has and do they work crazy just like ib ppl? can i become one through just CFA alone? need i do MBA also?and if both then what shud be the ideal path cfa then mba or mba then cfa ?
- well , wherever u work , whenever u work , you can not escape long hours . Period !! Now the choice lies with u whether u want to go in ER or Fin Analyst position , once u clear several levels of CFA , u will come to know where u want to head for . Now that u have indicated u do not like working long hours 😃 i would suggest u first do an MBA then a CFA ......MBA as a degree is so so according to me and will help u skim just a little bit in various subjects including Fin , whereas a CFA will build a solid foundation

4.if at all i don't pass cfa-1 , then will i have to pay the whole amount again?
- pls refer CFA website for this ......you are requested to at least go through CFA website and know what u will be handling

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@invban Quite a guiding light !! Thanks ! 😃
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@ambitiousviolet from my individual experience I can tell you that if whatever you do , you do it well and are focussed on the process rather than the end result , you won't ever have to worry about anything else . I would say that "money" and "job" do have a significant role in one's life , no doubt about it at all .......however linking everything to them will somehow dilute one's core purpose of gaining "appropriate knowledge" and the "satisfaction" that comes along ......if i were in yr place I would be thinking exactly the same as you are now ......that is natural .....I am not in yr age bracket , I have some experience in Corporate and academics and having seen all and done all , what I can offer to fellow beings is what is the crux of the matter .....so take your own decisions , be clear about where you want to go and be extremely focussed once you decide to do something and you will get what u want
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can anybody tell me if i can postpone Level 2 to 2014?

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Need help na advice from u people,

im joining as PO in one of d nationalized bank, n in future want to do mba in finance from tier1 colleges in india.
1) wl cfa add value to profile?
2)is der any relation betwn bank finance n cfa knoweldge?
3)wl combine knowledge of bank n cfa help me to switch job b4 mba?
4)any other suggestions
thanks.
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@sophiejain : Hi. I am joining ximb 2013-15 for mba. As i am interested in finance major,i want to do cfa to supplement my profile. Please suggest, if it would be possible to clear L1 in december 2013 if i start preparing now. It would be tough to extract time from the mba rigours. Moreover,i have thought of registering for the ebook options and will be buying the copies of schweser notes form some xerox stores. Do i need anything extra for preparation?? will be be helpful for me to pursue??
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Guys it shows error

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" when i try to enter my home address, whats wrong ?

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Does clearing CFA and FRM level 1 before summer placements gives advantage over someone who has cleared only CFA or only FRM because they cater to different domains in Finance .

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How CFA help after MBA in Finance.....What kind of job i will get after Doing CFA

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Hi friends.. I am a btech student. Btech just got over in may 2013. I want to pursue MBA in Finance field 2 years later. However, i have only average academics. Now, for improving my profile, i am planning to pass CFA L1 and then go on for MBA from a top B-school (Doing CFA L1 only to make my profile strong and for getting an interview call from top notch b-schools). Is it a wise decision or i should go for direct MBA and then go for CFA after MBA gets over ?


Please help everyone rolleyes rolleyes
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hi,


I am working in an Asset Management Company but in back end process..... I have lot of interest working in Front end....... Will Clearing CFA Level 1 exam help in obtaining a job in Equity Research Analysis even at Junior Level ?

Thanks in Advance.

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hi ,i completed my btech in 2012 in civil n m working in a design firm presently. i wish to switch to finance. wat are my options ?CFA or mba in finance or any other course. i have an average pointer ( 6.44 ) pls help

  • mba
  • cfa
  • any other course

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CFA kind of Jobs

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CFA salaries published by payscale.com

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hi....i have 8 months of work ex working as fixed income analyst......now i m shifting to jobber in stock market and planning to pursue cfa along with it.....what is the growth prospectus if i complete cfa L2 and then pursue part time mba from top college?

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hii ..

if anyone has made a cfa L1 june 2013 attempt and have the core readings then pls message me

i am preparing for cfa L1 attempt in june , however , through registration only , i would be able to get those core readings of cfa curriculum. I want to prepare from it

pls reply soon .. i need urgently

Thanks
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anybody wants edupristine financial modelling for Rs 5000n , pm me

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Hi, Im am currently working in Derivatives Operations profile at an I-Bank. I have completed CFA Level 2 this year. I am interested in Equity Research (which would be in line with CFA studies). But Im not able to get any job, due to lack of relevant exp. Can I ever get a job in equity research field? what wud b the alternative job profile for me to go for, if not equity research??

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Hi,

I'm an mba in finance, have worked as financial analyst for 1yr.
I want to go for CFA but i'll not quit the job.
Do you think it's good decision?
How much effort i need to give for cfa, having a full time job?
Should i take coaching classes? if yes then which is a good coaching for cfa in terms of resource?
Thanks in advance :)

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Is anybody pursuing CFA (USA) level 1 from Indore? CAn we have a discussion forum or a study group so that everyone can benefit from the Group. (I am from Engineering background with three years of expereince in engineering industry)


Is it advisable to join Edupristine (Bangalore) coaching for CFA level 1 preparation.??