Beginner’s Guide to the CFA Level I Exam

The CFA Program Level I exam is the first step towards building a fulfilling career in the financial industry and becoming a CFA charterholder. The exam covers 10 topics including economics quantitative methods and finance statements as well as one practical skills module that teaches real world skills you will use in your career.

[RyanLucas-cn]

I’m 23 and about to graduate with a bachelors in Economics this summer, but I played a sport instead of working through those years and I read something about 4000 hours of work experience needed in a minimum of 36 months, so does this mean that I cannot take the first exam until I have worked for three years in a finance related field?

[gursharnsekhon]

Maybe a absurd question for some - What If someone has bachelor's degree and 3 years of work experience (4000 hours) however in different industry, does that qualify them to take CFA exams or no? Thank you!

[gabelwerfertv]

How fast can I do all three levels? Or how fast can I do the first level?

[muldursuragan]

What if I completed my Ph.D degree in July of 2022 after that I didn’t work. So can I go for it?

[JanetJensen-pf]

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