CFA versus CFP
A reader wrote in to ask two related questions. One, is the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation more difficult to obtain? Two, which is the more...
View ArticleProfessional Designations in Finance
In my last post, I compared the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations. A bit of an apples and oranges comparison. This post will briefly discuss...
View ArticleCareers as a CA/CPA, CFA, or CFP
What are the similarities and differences between professional financial accountants, Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), and Certified Financial Planners (CFP)? Being all three, this is a question I...
View ArticleA Somber Financial Outlook for 2012
A November 2011 survey of financial professionals predicts a somber outlook for 2012. Each year, a worldwide sample of Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) are invited to participate in a Global Market...
View ArticleGoal Achievement – CFA Exams
In the post, New Year Resolutions?, we looked at how to find free time in life. Free time to achieve a resolution, perhaps related to a career or personal objective. Then making the most of that free...
View ArticleCFA Exam Pass Rates
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is beneficial in many career paths. Not just for those interested in becoming financial analysts. There are many other positions that benefit from a...
View ArticleCFA Exam Process
I get many questions on how one becomes a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). The CFA designation provides strong professional credentials to a variety of careers. However, it is not an easy designation...
View ArticleCFA Relevant Work Experience
Earning a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation requires two components. You must successfully complete the academic side by passing three levels of exams. You also need to accrue 48 months of...
View ArticleHow to Land a Finance Job
Want a career in finance? Many do, and the competition level can be high for entry level finance positions. So how can you increase the odds of finding a finance job? Especially if you only possess a...
View ArticleProfessional Finance Designations
This week I discussed with university students various professional financial designations. As well, potential career paths that the different finance related certifications may offer. There are a...
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