What is the CFA? Who is the CFA for? Will the CFA get you a job? How much does the CFA cost? All of those questions about the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and more are answered in this video.
I'm joined by @Straight Talks - AJ Srmek , a CFA Charterholder who passed all 3 levels on the first try, as he shares everything you need to know about the CFA Program. Ranging from what salary increases you can expect to his best study tips, this video is the perfect guide for anybody considering taking the designation.
👉 AJ's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8oQ_rYiZ4xu5HHagy30Tg
📈 The Complete Finance & Valuation Course: https://www.careerprinciples.com/courses/finance-valuation-course
RESOURCES USED:
CFA Institute: https://www.cfainstitute.org
Salary Increase: https://300hours.com/cfa-salary-increase/
HBS Cost: https://www.hbs.edu/mba/cost-of-attendance-class-of-2022.aspx
HBS Case studies: https://store.hbr.org/product/cola-wars-continue-coke-and-pepsi-in-2006/706447?sku=706447-PDF-ENG
MBA Costs: https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2837/global-mba-ranking-2020
Bloomberg article CFA: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-21/cfa-pass-rate-slides-again-to-new-low-of-29-for-level-ii-exam
LEARN:
📈 The Complete Finance & Valuation Course: https://www.careerprinciples.com/courses/finance-valuation-course
👉 Excel for Business & Finance Course: https://www.careerprinciples.com/courses/excel-for-business-finance
🏦 The Investment Banking Program: https://www.careerprinciples.com/career-track/the-investment-banking-program
🚀 All our courses: https://www.careerprinciples.com/all-courses
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - What is the CFA?
1:32 - Who should take the CFA?
2:48 - Is it beneficial to just have the CFA Level 1?
4:02 - MBA vs CFA Comparison
5:45 - Is the CFA and MBA content similar?
7:03 - CFA Requirements
7:16 - CFA Costs
8:15 - How did you pass all 3 levels on the first try?
10:23 - Is it helpful to already be working in Finance?
11:30 - Useful university courses for the CFA
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