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Dipti (46 Points)

10 May 2007

Hi All,
Can any one tell me which CFA degree to go for.... US CFA or CFA by ICFAI..... I heard from some people that ICFAI course has not much value..... Can any one tell me please... I am not doing CA course.... And is any practical training required for US CFA

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Harish (13 Points)
Replied 10 May 2007

Hi,

CFA from USA is recognised world over where as CFA from India even is not recognised in India. If ur are working in banks or financial institution than CFA from america wil give u the expert point of view on that. This course is give u hard core knowledge in finance.

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Elton Sukumar M (Certified Accounting Technician) (734 Points)
Replied 10 May 2007

Note Indian ICFAI lost the case at Delhi high court and they cannot give CFA charter anymore.USA is the only institute which can give that charter. any more details mail me at fatheresm @ hotmail.com

Dipti (46 Points)
Replied 10 May 2007

Can any one please tell me how to register for US CFA course.... their Indian Society website dosent open at all.... I shall be grateful if any 1 can tell me
How to register?
What will be the total estimated fees ?
Is there any practical training to be done..
I am working in a BPO (finance) since the past few weeks....Will it be of any help...I stay in Mumbai...
So kindly inform me about the details

Elton Sukumar M (Certified Accounting Technician) (734 Points)
Replied 10 May 2007

Chartered Financial Analyst (USA): - it is the leading certification in the field of finance. It is connected with the people in finance and investment sector. The charter is given by United States.

Eligibility: - A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

Course Details: - There are three levels in the CFA examination. Namely level 1, level 2 and level 3. The level one examination is purely of multiple choices, level two consist of purely item set questions (it means questions are related to the case or the passage given) and level three we find equal weight age for constructed set questions or essay type questions and item set questions.
The subjects are Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Analysis of Equity Investments, Analysis of Fixed Income Investments, Analysis of Derivatives, Analysis of Alternative Investments, and Asset Valuation.
Apart from passing the examination you need

Website: - www.cfainstitute.org
mail me for more details. elton

Ravindra (CA Job) (13 Points)
Replied 10 May 2007

Hi Dipti

Yes, you should go for CFA (USA). It is recognised worldwide.
No practicle training in there....but charter is given after 4 yr work experience.

Regards

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Tchandran (16 Points)
Replied 10 May 2007

A message has been posted in the CFA(USA) website that the CFA designation is the trade mark of THE CFA USA and an Indian Court has ordered the ICFAI not to use the CFA trademark anymore.

Tchandran (16 Points)
Replied 10 May 2007

Can any one provide the addresses of the Indian offices of the CFA Institute, USA.

Can you give details about CFA text books and costs of the CFA program?

Thank you

T.Chandran