Has anyone here taken the CFA, CMA, or any other exam after they took the CPA because they miss the rhythm of studying and achieving?

And I am not downplaying the difficulty of an exam like CFA.

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Well I just sat for Level 1 of the CFA after passing the CPA last year- I like having something to direct my studies towards. I have a long commute on public transportation so I just that time to study. Idk if I passed the test or if I’ll continue on, but now that it’s done it does feel weird not to have something to study for, so I understand what you’re feeling.

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What is wrong with you? I couldn’t have been happier setting down my cpa study guides forever 36 hours before I sat. Passed all 4 parts and put studying behind me forever

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