I am in FS Consulting and plan to commence CFA Level 1 prep for Dec exam. Before I invest considerable effort and time, I am looking to get counsel from existing CFA folks in consulting on benefits ac

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It’s like getting an masters in finance or a top 20 MBA. Won’t change your life, but a solid credential that may open doors.

More of a requirement if you are a money manager.

That said as a non-finance undergrad, I learned a lot and definitely think it was worth it.

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Make sure you have the one to study.. I just took it for the 2nd time. Both times work got in the way of the time I need to ensure I knew everything

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Thanks SC1.. Being a non Finance major, goal is to learn and keep building skills . It is the commitment needed that is making me pause before I commence

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Level 3 essay. You have to clearly show your work to get anywhere near full credit. Highly recommend a boot camp to prep for level 3.

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Achieved with this charter professionally and financially.

Agree with Slalom1, will also start for Level 1 in Dec, and will use as a generally useful certification.

It has a lot of core finance concepts and depth.

And you can use the credential as a substitute for MBA in some fields (especially in CFO organization).

Slalom 1... is that the whole CFA or the level one exam ?

IBM, I am a CFA charterholder.

OP, Make sure you take a good look at the professional requirements. Would be a shame to pass all three levels and not have the right work experience to get the charter.

Which test was hardest?

For someone with a non-finance background just prepping for level 1 will get you to the same level as someone with an undergrad finance degree.

Well worth it IMO, even if you stop there

Thanks SC1 . One additional Q.. Were you able to get into relevant role within consulting that aligned with Charter requirements?

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