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4 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Once the candidate has cleared Level 2 of the CFA exam, they should start preparing for the Level 3 exam. Starting the CFA Level 3 preparation early and strategizing will help candidates pass the CFA Level 3 exam with a better score.
To prepare for the CFA exam, students should focus on the constructed response questions, writing skills, curriculum topic differences from the previous levels, and weightage of topics in Level 3 of the CFA exam.
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4 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Candidates who have appeared for the CFA Level 1 exam and have received their result can apply for the Level 2 CFA exam. Candidates should spend at least six to nine months to prepare for the CFA Level 2 exam using a structured CFA study plan. The CFA Level 2 exam for the November exam registration window is open and the last date to apply is August 5, 2025.
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4 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The CFA syllabus is considered the toughest amongst all the finance professional courses. CFA Level 1 syllabus is also considered tough, but it is not the toughest among the three levels of the CFA exam. Candidates must dedicate at least 300-400 hours to cover and prepare for the CFA Level 1 exam syllabus.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
It is not impossible but very difficult to crack any Level of the CFA exam without a Teacher's guidance. You can prepare a study timetable and follow it religiously to achieve the difficult. You'll need to stay disciplined with your study plan, practice regularly, take mock exams, use good quality study materials, and so on.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
The total cost of completing all 3 levels of the CFA programme in India, including CFA exam fees, registration, and coaching, can range from INR 1.9 to 2.1 lakhs. However, it also depends on the institute you choose for CFA coaching.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some practical tips to help you perform your best on the CFA exam.
- Financial Statement Analysis: Questions on this topic are based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) unless otherwise noted. If a question references U.S. GAAP, this will be explicitly stated.
- No penalty for guessing: There is no penalty for incorrect answers, so be sure to answer every question.
- Know your calculator: Ensure you’re comfortable with the calculator features needed to address the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). Familiarity with your calculator will save valuable time during the exam.
- Dress for comfort: There’s no offici
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Follow the steps mentioned below to learn how to fill out the CFA application form.
- Visit the official website of the CFA institute
- Click on the application link or copy https://login.cfainstitute.org/LoginApplication.
- Create a login account with the candidate's email ID.
- The candidate will be asked to enter their name, email ID, and password, and enter a security question.
- After they've created an account, they can log in and fill up the form.
- They can pay the enrollment fee online through Credit cards: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, UnionPay, or Visa
- The CFA registration fee can also be paid offline through
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