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Whether you've taken the CFA, are studying for it, or just thinking about it, this community is for you.

You are currently posting as works at Data Analyst

I am a data analyst thinking to take the CFA instead of the MBA or MS. Am I making the right choice?

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You are currently posting as works at Fund Accountant

I just signed up to take Level 1 of the CFA - what study materials should I purchase to have the best chance at passing?

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You are currently posting as works at Risk Manager

Does anyone have an example CFA ESG certification exam to share?

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You are currently posting as works at Senior Associate

Anyone have any feedback or review on level 2 prep providers- I learn better by watching videos than by reading. Mark meldrum vs Princeton review vs Nathan ronen

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You are currently posting as works at EY

Happy to answer any questions about CFA exam Dos/Don’t , final stage preps and decoding exam scores - CFA institute volunteer/ CFA board member.

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You are currently posting as works at Financial Analyst

Nothing like losing an entire day of studying because Kaplan was down all day yesterday. Make sure you download the QBank for offline use, seems like this keeps happening on Sunday for some reason.

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You are currently posting as works at Senior Project Manager

Any word about L1 May cancelations?

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You are currently posting as works at Financial Analyst

any l2 takers in June who feel super behind? still going through material here... about 65-70% done 😬

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You are currently posting as works at Senior Associate

Can someone who gave the exam in this sessions already share their experiences? Nothing about the exam of course, but about giving it in a computer based setting for the first time.

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You are currently posting as works at Fidelity Investments

Can anyone explain the benefits of applying for the Candidate Membership for a CFA Society (i.e. pros, cons, dues, etc.)? I am a Level III candidate looking to make a pivot in my career in financial s… more

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You are currently posting as works at Risk Analyst

Selling 2020 CFA Level 2 Kaplan Schweser study set including all topic books, practice exam books, Schweser weekly class workbooks, and master class materials. The 2020 curriculum is frozen for the 20… more

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You are currently posting as works at JPMorgan Chase

Is it true the Feb exams are being postponed now?

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You are currently posting as works at Client Partner

Anyone else doing the level 1 CFA final review with Kaplan? It’s like a workshop from the 22-24th?

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You are currently posting as works at Client Partner

Has anyone else here had used Bloomberg CFA prep? Did you also have a negative experience? I want to get reimbursed and not use them for the 2&3 but they are holding strong right now they won’t re… more

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You are currently posting as works at Analyst II

Hope my location will be cancelled as much more time is needed...

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Assistant

Planning study schedule to take L1 in Feb, any recs on resources?

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You are currently posting as works at Analyst II

New type of yield

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You are currently posting as works at Senior Project Manager

Any experience with test prep providers? Any thoughts on Mark Meldrum or Schweser?

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You are currently posting as works at Trader

Taking L1 on December 5 (if it’s not cancelled before then). I’m extremely nervous & do not feel ready at all. Any advice on how to make the most of this last month?

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You are currently posting as works at Consultant

Feb 2021 L1 candidates how are you keeping yourself motivated to study with holiday season upon us...thanks

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You are currently posting as works at KPMG

Anyone gone from Risk Assurance at Big Four to Equity Research? Currently studying for Level 1

You are currently posting as works at PwC

Unreal they make an arbitrary 9/30 deadline to change test center location and exactly 1 week later cancel the test in 37 cities

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You are currently posting as works at Credit Analyst

Anyone else using Schweser? Think it’s possible to pass just studying the quick sheet?

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

Thoughts on that cfa institute email today. Are you changing test center location? Currently registered for DC but I think if a location is going to close that’s probably up there in likelihood.

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You are currently posting as works at JPMorgan Chase

Rescheduled my Level 1 exam from December to February. I’m worried that changing the date will means I need to buy new study materials, but how much of the curriculum could actually change? It seems l… more

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You are currently posting as works at Sands Capital Management LLC

Thoughts on computer based vs paper based? I’m taking L1. Time being shorter def sounds like a plus. Are we gonna be the collateral damage of a fresh experiment lol?

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You are currently posting as works at Analyst

Should I still take L2 in Dec or push it to next May? 4.5 hrs in front of a computer sounds way better than 6 hrs filling in bubbles

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You are currently posting as works at Investment Banking Analyst

Anyone done level II while working tough hours? How’d you manage the time?

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You are currently posting as works at Analyst

Just started studying for L2... Any strategy/advice for this level, other than doing the questions?

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You are currently posting as works at MBMED Holdings

Anyone here who is preparing for level one? What your recourses and strategy?

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You are currently posting as works at Analyst

Did anyone ever try to do level II and GMAT at the same time and passed / got a good score?

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You are currently posting as works at Analyst

Have people started studying again for the exams since the new dates have been released?

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You are currently posting as works at Goldman Sachs

Has everyone just stopped studying and pushed away their books after the exam delay announcement?

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You are currently posting as works at Investment Analyst

How’s everyone feeling about the exam postponement? I’m bloody gutted

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You are currently posting as works at JPMorgan Chase

Registering for the December Level 1. Any suggestions on the best place to get study material? Is there a problem with buying used materials from last year for less from a private party?

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You are currently posting as works at Bond Pricing Associate

My company reimburses CFA exam fees if I clear level the exam and if I stay in the firm for 2yrs from reimbursement date. I don’t wish to be here for 2yrs. . Can i still apply for CFA scholarship?

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You are currently posting as works at HSE

What are your thoughts on upcoming level 1 2021 pass rate? I have scholarship (fee reduction) till 2020 and thinking whether I should re-apply for 2021 just because it’s going to be electronic, thx

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You are currently posting as works at PNC

Hiii will CFA help me get a better job? Currently working in risk/analytics at PNC and I’m about 1.5 years out of school and deciding whether or not I should take the CFA