Studying for the CFA exam

Many financial professional choose to study and earn a CFA. It doesn’t hurt for any finance professional to earn a CFA, but it is highly valued in the following fields:

  • Investment banking – A CFA is not generally considered vital if the candidate already has an MBA. However, it will help candidates stand out in a more competitive environment.
  • Equity research
  • Fixed income research
  • Asset management
  • Hedge fund research
  • Hedge fund management

Steps to earning a CFA:

  • Enter the CFA Program
  • Study for and pass the three levels of exams
  • Become a regular member of CFA Institute
  • Get your charter
  • Maintain your charter status

For more information, visit http://www.cfainstitute.org/