Why the CFA Program might NOT be for you

[sunilp]

I watched your video back then before joining CFA L1. Now m here with the charter. Thank you for that video..

Thanks for the honesty in the video Alex! I just passed level 1 and am on to level 2!

[RomanIzrailov]

It’s pretty useful knowledge (CFA) when trying to set up a deal via bank instruments, taking in to consideration differences in currencies, financial and accounting laws, firms basic structures and so on. I learnt a lot from taking online CFA videos and classes. Don’t care about the charter itself. Your financial purview will be incredible. But without practice in the real world - it’s a shadow boxing without a real bout experience.

[deogratiasamanya]

Thanks for the hard talk. As an aspiring CFA Charter holder, I needed to hear this.

[leboutousocraf]

Same like any other education. For the master, I believe it's expensive and easy to get because You test on small part of the program at any exam. CfA, CPA, .. shows how you can face lot of knowledge in one sitting

[ItsTommyShelby]

Fair points. Went to the CFA night and met a lot of different charterholders in my city even as a first year. That networking and being able to get face to face with others in different companies is invaluable. Although I’m conflicted in my degree specialization between accounting and finance still (achieving a CPA or CFA) this definitely gives me some insight into the level of focus I would need and what almost I would be sacrificing by going after the charter. My question is, ultimately is it worth it?

[pejpm]

Probably isn’t for me as I’m already pretty far into my finance career, but I got through 1 and 2 first time so I’m sure as shit not stopping now

[johntrolle]

It is a great anticlimax when you finally earn the charter. Still have it in the original tube.

[秋様的成长日记]

thank you so much for the advice. no illusions, just being down to earth.

[WGHM-fd]

Been following your videos since I thought about doing the CFA and I sat L1 in December. I couldn’t agree more with your thoughts on networking

[brycelee]

Make a networking video. CFA level 3 candidate here who started following you for that 2014 CFA video! Curious to hear your thoughts on networking.

[yaakovhassoun]

I was thinking of learning the CFA just to be able to know how to invest money better. not really to work as a financial analyst in a bank... what's your thoughts on that?

[slavakolesov]

Thanks for the video. I'm agree with you. It's more job's opportunities, better salary, but it's not a magic bullet. Where do you work now, Alex, what CFA knowledge do you use in your work?

[romanubaydullaev]

Hi Alex, thanks for video.
I am MSc in International Finance and i work in the Big4 Assurance right now. I just feel that I lack a lot of knowledge despite having graduated from the uni and i also love to study. In the video you say that CFA is a great way to learn. How relevant is the CFA level 1 on its own? Does it make sense to do only CFA level 1 to educate myself? Can one use level 1 as a proof of knowledge while switching from, e.g, accounting into financial analytics or bankingf, or all 3 levels are necessary?

[YazminAbat]

Congrats and thx for taking the time to provide a more complete perspective

[icecream]

i graduated this month in finance and i feel so lost. I dont know what certif is worth my time. I dont even know if want to be an analyst uhh choices 😰

[dhanashree]

Damn!!! Best bitter truth pep talk! Reality check. I really wanna be a tank holder in CFA. Hopefully yes!

[davidovalle]

Think everyone who is thinking about the CFA needs to watch this. CFA exam got canceled twice because of Covid and now I'm debating if I should even continue pursuing the charter. With or without the charter, this gave me more hope that I can still reach a high level of success in my career if I put my head down and work hard.

[KoolKool]

I am CPA & research, should I pursue CFA & found this video very helpful ....thanks Man!

[AboSaad-smho]

what is the magic bullet in finance? if CFA is not the magic bullet.