CFA

No, the CFA application form can only be filled online on the official website CFA Institute. There is no option to submit the CFA form in offline mode. Candidates will have to create an account on CFA website once the registrations begin and fill the CFA registration form through that candidate account. Candidates must also note that no other website hosts the CFA application form other than the official website of CFA Institute. The CFA registration fee can be paid online through Credit cards, such as American Express, Diner’s Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, UnionPay, or Visa or offline through wire transfer, ACH, check money order, or postal order. Receipt of payment of the fees will be emailed to the candidates.

Candidates have to simply follow the instructions to pay the fee. Candidates must note that fee payment is mandatory for CFA form filling. Until the fee is paid successfully, the form will not be accepted. Thus, candidates must check the fee payment acknowledgement slip after making the payment.

Mentioned below are the ways to obtain the study material

1. CFA Institute provides an official curriculum for each exam level of CFA program. The curriculum covers all required topics and is considered primary source of study material for CFA exam. Students are given the option to purchase the curriculum directly from CFA website.
2. Many third-party vendors also offer study materials for the CFA exam which is specifically made to help students prepare for CFA exam. These materials include study guides, practice questions, mock tests, online course and/or video lectures.
3. There are various online sources as well. Websites, forums and online communities dedicated to CFA exam preparation provide free or low-cost study materials, practice papers, etc.

Cracking the CFA exam is not a cakewalk, and it is not easy to grab one of the most prestigious financial recognitions, the CFA Charter. Students need to have a really strong strategy to crack this exam. Be versed with the CFA syllabus. Knowing the syllabus for the entrance exam is the first step towards CFA exam preparation.

It is important to divide the study time so that the students can cover the complete CFA syllabus. Therefore, the students can analyse the area of their strength and then allocate the time required for each section.

Understand the exam pattern. Going through the previous year question papers and sample papers will help the students figure out the exam pattern. Once they become familiar with the type of questions, they will take less time to solve questions.

Time management: The CFA exam is time-bound and is known for its challenging nature and it is a time-consuming one. Therefore, knowing the exam pattern adds to the skill of solving the exam faster.