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confuzed (fresher) (38 Points)

08 November 2009

Hello friends

I have completed mba-finance this year and i m planning to take up either CA or CFA , but i stay in dubai .can u tell me any places where they provide coachin in dubai and whether its good to go for coaching and articleship here or shud i go back to india . also let me know the scope for CA's in gulf region, and which is better CFa or CA.

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koolleo87 (1268 Points)
Replied 08 November 2009

CA is recognised and accepted by employers across the gulf.... However, articleship, lack of coaching and near absence of fellow ca colleagues makes CFA better for you..... You can work alongside studies... And a CFA will compliment your MBA degree much more than a CA.... Doing CA will take around 4 years to complete while a CFA will take around 2.5 to 3.... ALso, CFA Institute is much more lenient about work experience requirements for getting the CFA charter...

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confuzed (fresher) (38 Points)
Replied 09 November 2009

hey thanks, are u currently doing ur cfa in dubai , and wat abt the pass percentage of students clearing the exam, is it possible to self learn or is coaching required ?

koolleo87 (1268 Points)
Replied 09 November 2009

Passing CFA is much more difficult than passing CA. For CA, a good memory is required. For CFA, you need lots and lots of conceptual clarity. Self study is the norm for CFA.... Pass % is around 40 % for each level of CFA but it would be wise of you not to consider that while making your decision. I am doing both CA & CFA from Mumbai....