What is the CFA? (EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!)

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:37 First video of 3 CFA videos
01:29 What is the CFA?
01:52 How long does it take?
02:05 How do I get the letters next to my name?
02:27 Topics covered
03:10 When can you do the exams?
03:26 How fast can you do all 3 levels?
03:54 Time commitment required
05:32 Financial cost of doing the CFA
06:19 How to avoid paying for it
06:54 Summary and final points
07:21 Questions and suggestions

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What is the CFA? (EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!)

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[JoeMaule]

The CFA Program is the real deal. A ton of work but you learn so much. Thank you for the video!

[randomgamer]

You should also do a video on CFA vs Masters/MBA

[ralph]

Congrats on reaching 10k subs. Hopefully many more to come. Another great video as well.

[TecheKnowles]

Hey! Thanks so much for this informative video. I’m contemplating whether to pursue the CFA designation or CPA designation. This decision is so tough. You’re videos are helping so much!

[BAMBAMBAM]

love your show, always so informative

[rosmaryalgarin]

thanks a lot for everything you said in this video is so complete

[TheMrWillba]

Cool video mate, im doing the level 1 this June. I have an MBA and have found the study to be pretty significant, agree with the 300 hrs rule!

[henrybuyanga]

Please may you make a video on CFA versus Masters degree and thank you for this video it was very helpful.

[rubenvandermerwe]

Thank you Afzal. Good video with good content. Thumbs up.

[hamzariazuddin]

Great video....one edit or correction I would add is that it is actually possible to pass the exam in 18 months if you are able to pass each level on your first attempt. I luckily was able to do this and took my First Level 1 exam in December 2014 and finished Level 3 in June 2016.

[petrhorky]

Great vid, please do MSc Finance vs CFA vs MBA video. Also, it would be interesting to hear, how do these stack up. Thank you!

[nadieleimporta]

An outstanding effort with no reward worth

[damonh]

Do you think it makes sense to start the CFA right after you graduate before getting a job or waiting a year or two to start it once you've already been working?
Thanks Afzal!

[vinayagarwal]

Do big investment banking firms like ( Morgan Stanley, JPMC, Goldman Sachs, Barclays and many more) hire CFA's with one to two years of work experience?

[cxteplh]

Great video as always. Would love to see the comparison between Masters and CFA

[BangBangBo]

Very good video, thank you. Hard to find a good overview video.

[Kj]

ACA v ACCA v CFA.... which one is more well rounded in the world of finance

[troybernal]

CFA vs CPA? Which earns more? Which line of work is more interesting?

[kubanie]

Would love to see a vid on CFA vs Masters. Could you also elaborate on masters in Finance/Investment? Is it worth? What grade is considered to be satisfactory? Which one is better to do CFA or a master?

[Shazam_]

Passed CFA Level 1 in December 2019! Any advice for level 2? I plan on doing it in June 2021. I only spent 3 weeks studying about 6-8 hours a day for Level 1 but I don't think I'll get away with that for level 2 or 3. Appreciate any advice you have!