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Best Job Oriented Course Comparisons-CFA vs CA

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Both the certification courses are great add-ons to your resume and can act as a career booster as well. Both CFA and CA are related to finance. The differences between the 2 exam courses are discussed in this article: - CFA The CFA charter is mainly the professional designation that permits the competence and ethics of financial analysts. The CFA Institute offers this certification. The journey of becoming a CFA charter will provide you with deep knowledge in areas like investment analysis, asset management, and ethics. EXAM FORMAT The CFA students need to clear three levels:- LEVEL 1- There are a total of 240 multiple-choice questions and the average passing rate is 43%.  LEVEL 2- There are a total of 10-15 vignettes along with 120 multiple-choice questions. The average passing rate is 45%.  LEVEL 3- There are a total of 8-14 vignettes along with 60 multiple-choice questions. The average passing rate is 56%.  Check the CFA exam format from the official site of CFA Training Classes....

Best CFA Online Training - Things to contemplate

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Many students have a major dilemma when they enroll in the best CFA online coaching program - whether to attend online classes or offline? The answer is unanimous to both as both have their pros & cons. The numero uno point to keep in mind is what type of class are you able to attend. For example, offline classes are very good for face-to-face interactions with the faculty in charge but take a lot of commute time which will drain you out. Online classes on the other hand can be taken via both methods - live & recorded classes. As a working professional, you can opt for online classes as you have your weekends off and can take time out for self-study otherwise offline classes are best for gaining knowledge. With the advent of covid-19 and CFA exams going online, it makes genuine sense to opt for online classes so that you are comfy and ready by the time the exam comes calling. When you google the best CFA coaching institute in Delhi , you get a list of options. There are a few ...

HOW TO GET CFA SCHOLARSHIPS - ASPIRE NOW GLOBAL

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Apart from preparation, the CFA coaching and registration are very expensive. There are a variety of scholarships available for the candidate which allows them to decrease the enrollment fees. All CFA scholarships have varying application windows, make sure you apply early to get a chance of getting a scholarship. Here is the process, how you can apply for CFA scholarships Get your passport No other form of identification is valid at the time of registration for CFA.  You will not be eligible for a scholarship if you begin working for an organization that reimburses exam registration fees, but you wouldn't need the scholarship in that scenario anyway.   Complete the application form with the proper credentials. Fill in your statement of purpose (SOP). Statement of purpose is an application where you have to tell about your qualifications, work experience if you have any, why you want to pursue CFA and why you are applying for CFA scholarships?. How to write good SOP's CFA...

A practical insight into Financial Modelling

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  What do we mean by financial modelling? Financial modelling is a term used to describe the process of forecasting revenues and costs of each income segment of the organization along with a viewpoint on the valuation of an organization. Financial Modelling is essentially utilized by the people in the finance industry to value potential mandates for investment, measure the success of their portfolios and benchmark their investment’s performance against the competitors. Modelling not only helps find the valuation but also understand the feasibility of a financial instrument this, in turn, helps money/portfolio managers recommend appropriate opportunities for investment to the clients. There is a reason why since the inception of excel, the financial industry has heavily relied on financial modelling. Its importance has remained constant and with the evolution of the technology has jumped platforms nowadays with the evolution of technology.   Here’s how models fail and how to im...

A sit-down with our CFA® guide for Ethics and Professional Standards.

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  How to study for Ethics in CFA® Program? Most of the candidates find it really difficult to understand what should be the correct approach to study ethics in all three levels of the CFA® course . As level 1 is considered, the best strategy for a candidate would be to cover ethics at the end once the entire syllabus is over i.e., when the rest of the nine topics are over then the candidate should start covering ethics and it should be at least two months prior to the exams. Since ethics is purely theoretical, how should we go about it? Shall we start mugging all these standards and their content? No, mugging up is not going to help, what is important for you to understand is when you are studying for ethics or when you are solving the questions of ethics you have to have the frame of mind of “Raja Harishchandra” who is known for his honesty and truthfulness and the most important thing is not assuming anything on your own while the solving questions of ethics. Whatever is gi...

CFA® Level I preparation strategy - Aspire Now Global

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  Since the CFA level I passing rate has dropped from 42-44% to 26% in Aug 2021, many candidates are worried about their prospects for clearing the exam. ANG, being one of the premier institutes for CFA prep classes has also seen a drop in the success rate of its candidates from 80% to 50%, so as a team we start deliberating on what strategy should we advise to candidates so that they clear the exam at the first go. Here are a few tips for candidates appearing for CFA Level I exam : # For subjects like FRA, Corporate issuer, Ethics, Economics, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management, and Equity you can rely on Schweser material. # For Quantitative Methods, Derivatives, and Fixed income we advise candidates to rely on our notes # Once a particular reading is over candidates are advised to solve chapter end questions from Schweser, CFA curriculum notes, and Schweser Q bank # Once the candidate is done with a particular subject then they should appear for a subject-wise assessme...