CFA Fees

CFA or Chartered Financial Analyst is a credential that is offered as a part of the CFA programme. Apart from being a programme which is recognised globally, CFA provides its holders with a strong foundation of skills in investment analysis, portfolio management as well as the practical knowledge that a candidate would require in the present day investment industry. Being a CFA holder makes you a part of this worldwide network of professionals who believe in following professional and ethical standards of the highest degree. Clearing all three levels of this examination doesn't just land you the Certificate but it is also a testament to your professional qualities.

As a candidate or student, one has to pay one-time programme enrollment fees at the time of registering for the first Level 1 CFA programme exam. You need to pay the exam registration fees before the deadlines. June 2019 Exam (Levels I, II, III)
Early registration fee: USD 650 (ends 17 October 2018)
Standard registration fee: USD 950 (ends 13 February 2019)
Late registration fee: USD 1,380 (ends 13 March 2019)
How to Pursue the CFA programme? STEPS:
Enroll and Register with the CFA Institute USA for Level I Exam
1. Exam Month June Registration Deadline February March
2. Exam Month December Registration Deadline August - September
3. Pass the examinations
You need to pass Level I, Level II and Level III exams sequentially. Apply for Membership after clearing your Level III exam (For membership along with CFA Level III, you need to have at least four years of Professional Work Experience).

Step 1: Gather all the knowledge you can get about the programme. (Don't worry, I am not going to make you work so hard. I will tell you all about it.)
Eligibility: The very first thing that you need to know is that whether you are eligible to take the exams or not.
To be eligible for the exams you must:
Have an international travel passport and
An undergraduate education: A Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree. You can be in your final year too while registering for the exam.
Or,
Work experience: Four years of professional work experience.
Or,
A combination of both: Education and professional work experience that meets the minimum of 4 years. (Part time jobs and positions do not qualify).
EXAMS: There are three levels of exams namely, level 1 level 2 and level 3. Level I CFA It focuses on Investment Tools whose learning focus lies on knowledge and comprehension. It consists of 240 multiple choice questions split among 3 hour sessions. It has no negative marking for an incorrect answer. It takes place twice a year in June and December. Level II CFA It focuses on Asset Valuation whose learning focus lies on application and analysis. It consists of 120 multiple choice questions with no negative markings. It takes place in June
Level III CFA It focuses on Portfolio Management whose learning focus lies on synthesis and evaluation. : It consists of 8-12 essay type questions that are conducted in the morning and 10 multiple choice questions that are conducted in the afternoon. The candidate is to appear for both. It takes place in June. Jobs that you can go for: It is very important to know what the end result of this certification is. It bags one of the best jobs in the world. It gives you designations such as:
Portfolio Manager
Research Analyst
Chief Level Executive
Consultant
Financial Advisory
Corporate Financial Analyst
Risk manager
Relationship Manager
Step 2: Be ready to take the exams in English. Step 3: Become a member of the CFA Institute. Enroll yourself for the CFA programme by paying a one-time enrolment fee of US $450 (INR: 28,309.70). Step 4: You have to pay a fee when you register yourself for the first level of exams. It is always better to register yourself well in time for the examinations. Keep yourself updated on the CFA Exam Dates.