Need some Opinions on CFA

ankit_sethi · February 5, 2008, 8:14pm

Can anyone throw some light on the material that we would be getting by CFA institute after registering for the exam...

idodtrick · February 6, 2008, 11:33am

Hi guys..

Anyone writing CFA Level-1 From Bangaloree..

How about the materials and videos of CFA..

Do contact

mailid: [email protected]
9916739047

Me a first yr MBA student at IISc Bangalore

gurdeep101 · February 6, 2008, 12:58pm

hey Y'All,

I tried to register on the CFA website and was told that the institute does not accept registrations from students inside India due to the legal struggle with the desi CFA.

I have no issues with giving the exam out of India but somehow it still doesn't allow me to register.

Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on registering for the exam or do we all just twiddle our thumbs till the lawyers sort this one out?

Gurdeep

amithar · February 6, 2008, 3:44pm

Hi guys..

Anyone writing CFA Level-1 From Bangaloree..

How about the materials and videos of CFA..

Do contact

mailid: [email protected]
98xxxxxxxxxx

Me a first yr MBA student at IISc Bangalore

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taxi_driver · February 6, 2008, 4:19pm

Can anyone tell me how to register for CFA level1..i think they dont allow indians..any recent developments???..btw i am ready to give the exam outside india

amithar · February 6, 2008, 6:01pm

Taxi_Driver Says
Can anyone tell me how to register for CFA level1..i think they dont allow indians..any recent developments???..btw i am ready to give the exam outside india

Check out the 24 January update on the CFA website..
CFA Institute in India

paresh · February 7, 2008, 5:29am

I am sure many of you have already registered for the exam. It would be helpful to others like me who are yet to register if you could share some info on -
1) Did u receive the material on registration?
2) Where do you plan to appear for the exam? What is the cost you are incurring and name of the airline you are planning to travel by?

I just checked the fares to Singapore - the airfare per person is ~Rs.9000/-return trip. Accommodation is around 128 Singaporean Dollar per day. Let me know if you know any better deal to Singapore or to any other country.

Thanks,
Paresh

rka · February 7, 2008, 7:25pm

Thank God we can register for CFA now. I would now register for L1 in June, even though it means travelling abroad and giving the exam. If things go really well and Indian centers are later allowed, we can change our test center to India (before March 17 2008 ). Experienced Puys, correct me if I am wrong here.

Anybody from Hyderabad taking CFA Level I in June 2008? We can discuss and plan for the exam and for the travel together. I stay in Hyderabad and right now I think Colombo is the best option.

BTW, does anyone know where to get the Schweser L1 2008 notes at Hyderabad? Also, I would like to know if the CFA study material that we get along with the registration is sufficient or not?

Regards,
RKA

Not a single response :(. I wonder if there is anyone from Hyderabad appearing for Level I June 2008.

Anyway, as the deadline Feb 15th is approaching fast, I have finally registered for the exam with COLOMBO as the test center. This seems the best option as there are no direct flights to singapore or katmandu from Hyderabad. Also, colombo seems to be the cheapest (around 23K for onward and return flights) with just 2hrs of journey. Anway, if need be, I can put a test center change request before March 17th. That should take care of any contingency.

Let me see how long it takes for the curriculum to arrive.

Once again, anybody from hyderabad going for it, let me know.

Regards,
RKA

finanim · February 7, 2008, 9:18pm

hi Paresh

I dnt buk my exam still but wil do tht soon. I have a better option which wil reduce ur costs may be by 50% but is a little tedious. The place is khatmandu. This info whichever i got is from a frnd of mine from nepal in hyderabad. if interested msg me

finanim · February 7, 2008, 9:19pm

/quote=Paresh;984395]I am sure many of you have already registered for the exam. It would be helpful to others like me who are yet to register if you could share some info on -
1) Did u receive the material on registration?
2) Where do you plan to appear for the exam? What is the cost you are incurring and name of the airline you are planning to travel by?

I just checked the fares to Singapore - the airfare per person is ~Rs.9000/-return trip. Accommodation is around 128 Singaporean Dollar per day. Let me know if you know any better deal to Singapore or to any other country.

Thanks,
Paresh

hi Paresh

I dnt buk my exam still but wil do tht soon. I have a better option which wil reduce ur costs may be by 50% but is a little tedious. The place is khatmandu. This info whichever i got is from a frnd of mine from nepal in hyderabad. if interested msg me

finanim · February 7, 2008, 9:49pm

Hi acc to my info Khatmandu is the place where costs wil be minimised
but travel is a tedious one(may b 2 - 3 days). Its goin to be very cheap out thr. U can msg me for further details. Im also aspiring to take CFA in december what abt u?

finanim · February 8, 2008, 3:48pm

Hi acc to my info Khatmandu is the place where costs wil be minimised
but travel is a tedious one(may b 2 - 3 days). Its goin to be very cheap out thr. U can msg me for further details. Im also aspiring to take CFA in december what abt u?

hi dude

Yup Im takin the exam in dec. Im an engineer nd doin my PGDBM 1st yr. Why not form a group online to gather much info nd start our preparation ?

Interested do send a private msg

vivekvarendra · February 9, 2008, 11:22am

I am in the final semester of B.Tech from IIT Delhi.I have scored 99.70 in CAT2007 and have calls frm I & K.I would be taking CAT2008.I was thinking of taking CFA in dec 2008.But I wanted to know how useful the CFA charter would be for me considering that i may enter A/B/C next yr.Are the investment banking jobs one gets after a CFA similar to what one does after IIM A/B/C?And what is the procedure for payment of fees?

pirates_25632769 · February 9, 2008, 3:10pm

It seems lot of MBA ppl are also writing CFA........ But the curriculum of CFA (at least of level 1) looks very much similar to that of MBA (Finance), isnt it ????? Or did I misinterpret the curriculum ???
So is it worth for a MBA(Finance) person to write CFA????? In other words I just want to ask is what added advantage a MBA(Finance) guy will get by writing CFA ????
TIA

pirates_25632769 · February 9, 2008, 4:16pm

ohhh Rajat, thanks for your quick reply !!!!!!
But i think i still have doubt from different point of view !!!! i dont know why but I found this article focusing more on MBA Vs CFA and what i want to know is advantage of writing CFA for MBA(finance) guy as i am learning almost the same !!!!! and one more thing can you throw some light from India perspective as i found this article focusing more on international exposure where people generally do MBA at around 29-30.........
TIA

vivekvarendra · February 10, 2008, 11:02am

vivekvarendra Says
I am in the final semester of B.Tech from IIT Delhi.I have scored 99.70 in CAT2007 and have calls frm I & K.I would be taking CAT2008.I was thinking of taking CFA in dec 2008.But I wanted to know how useful the CFA charter would be for me considering that i may enter A/B/C next yr.Are the investment banking jobs one gets after a CFA similar to what one does after IIM A/B/C?And what is the procedure for payment of fees?

I need an advice from those who have cleared CFA level 1.Would it be a good idea to register for the JUne 2008 exam and start preparing now onwards.WOuld 4 mnths suffice?

friend4u711 · February 11, 2008, 5:50am

Hi everybody,

I am planning to give june 2008 Level 1 exams.
Can anybody tell me where to get the shweser notes in chennai?

Thanx

mantri · February 11, 2008, 5:59am

Am writing the CFA L2 in Kathmandu this june .

Does anyone know of any place where i can get schweser xerox notes in bangalore ????

rka · February 11, 2008, 7:15am

I have registered for June 2008 L1 and am wondering if we really need Schweser notes as we get the complete curriculum this time. I have 2007 schweser notes already with me. I feel that notes along with 2008 curriculum will suffice.

Can somebody who cleared L1 throw some light on this?

Regards,
RKA

jain.er · February 11, 2008, 2:25pm

hI i M A Btech in CS but finally want ot work in the finance sector as a equity researcher , now i m planning to do MBA finance , and I am also planning to do CFA please guide me is my decision a sane one and also which nCFA shud i prefer Icfai onne or US one (I prefer to work in India