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CFA foundation

29 August 2010

hey..

ive just cleared my pcc-both groups and cleared all papers of bcom hons 2nd year....my ca final attempt is due in nov 2011 and il hve my bcom hons 3rd year exams in april-may 2011.....im interstd in duin CFA too....actually i just want 2 clear my level 1 exam and then i wana continue with CA...cracking it....and then i wana continue with CFA level 2 after nov 2011...when ill b a CA...please advice me on this...tell me if this is possible....

please provide me with the relevant procedure as to how to get myslf registered....ill b rely thnkful 2 u...

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Kapil Kumar Singh Adv (Student) (572 Points)
Replied 30 August 2010

Dear All,

Please forward the information to me also.

I would be thakful to you.

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SRIKANTH (Analyst) (37 Points)
Replied 01 September 2010

CFA Level 1 exam will be conducted yearly twise(June&Dec),where as Level2&3 yearly once(Only in June).registeration and all u can do through online.its 10step procedure where u have to provide some info on ur acadamic background and work life also ID proof numbers and all..before enrolling for the exam u have to craete one log in a/c.For more details u can check https://cfainstitute.org/Pages/index.aspx

If u need any more detaisl contact me at chakry2007 @ gmail.com

CMA Amit Varma (FCMA ACMA(UK) CGMA FIII Mcom) (747 Points)
Replied 03 September 2010

ok me too planning for CFA in jun 11.....well all d details r available at cfainstitute.org

i have some files which i can share...wait 4 sometime....anyway last day for jun 2011 is sep 22...so stii v have time......most important is 1 sud have a valid apssport .....

Priyanka Arora (abc) (55 Points)
Replied 03 September 2010

ok...well how much time will it take 2 prepare for CFA level 1..i have portfolio mgt and derivatives in CA - final...and i knw economics as well...will 2 weeks b enough???

Suvarna Goel (-) (351 Points)
Replied 03 September 2010

1 month makes more sense, assuming u havnt completed Mafa/ Sfm syllabus

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Priyanka Arora (abc) (55 Points)
Replied 03 September 2010

nd if ive completed sfm syllabus...then how much time?

SRIKANTH (Analyst) (37 Points)
Replied 04 September 2010

Guys,

Atleast 2 to 3 months preparation required for Level 1.Style of preparation is entirely differnt compared with CA.You should be crystal clear with the concepts for CFA where as in CA u should concentrate more on presentation skills.

https://www.thecreativewonder.com/students-corner/cat_view/206-cfa--cfp--caia--frm--cpa/201-chartered-financial-analyst.html

https://fairlink.blogspot.com/search/label/CFA%20LEVEL%20I

use these links for study materials download.

Thanks,

Srikanth

Suvarna Goel (-) (351 Points)
Replied 04 September 2010

yes, CFA L1 is multiple choice. and they hit each & every corner of syllabus

Pratik Aggarwal (B.Com (Hons.) CA Final) (40 Points)
Replied 07 January 2011

is there a centre in India for CFA(US) exam...??

Vivek (RA) (22 Points)
Replied 12 January 2011

hi.. request some one to post the number of Maninder for CFA level 3 books in Gurgaon. Or any alternate vendor.

Thanks and regards

Vivek

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Chirag Goel (student - CA, CFA) (228 Points)
Replied 13 April 2011

Hi everybody,

CFA is one intense course which mainly relies on how clear you are with your concepts. The very curriculum itself has the foundation of Valuation modelling, Derivative structures, Fixed Income Structure, Corporate Finance and a preliminary Alternative investments. The praparation for CFA exams depends on whether a person is able to understand the concept and most importantly is able to apply such concepts to real life situations.

The other aspect that is required to be taken care of is the marking structure. Even though you might have done the derivatives part or Alternative investments part, they are not going to fetch a lot of marks for you. So, it is advised mby many Gurus to prepare as per the marking structure. e.g. Financial Reporting & Analysis covers 20% of the markig schedule which means that a totalk of 48 questions will there out of 240 questions in the level 1 exam. Anotrher important area is Ethics which requires a lot of mind and may even be a boon to you for clearing the MPS (Minimum Passing Score), which varies every year and is never disclosed.

From June 2011, it has been made mandatory to have a Valid Passport before the application/registration process. For more details IT is advisable to explore https://www.cfainstitute.org

The detailed marking structure are as follows:

Ethics: 15%

Quants: 12%

Economics: 10%

Financial Reporting & Analysis: 20%

Corporate Finance: 8%

Fixed Income: 12%

Equity: 10%

Portfolio Mnagement: 5%

Derivatives: 5%

Alternative Investments: 3%

Regards,