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CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (USA)


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CFA (USA)

The CFA qualification is the gold standard in the fields

of Investment Banking and Finance.

Endorsed by over130 Countries in the world, it has an

annual registration of over 120,000 candidates aspiring

to write the exams. The CFA is a measure of integrity and competence in

the investment management field that defines an elite

class of investment professionals.

Revised every five years, the rigorous curriculum is

current, cutting edge, and matched to the most pressing

requirements of the global market.


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WHY CFA?

Best qualification in the field of investments

Global acceptance and career opportunities

Considered a Specialized MBA in the field of Finance and

Investments.

Exhibits high level of analytical skills, understanding ofInvestment Concepts

Enhanced understanding of Portfolio Management and

Financial Markets

Instant passport to international employment and rewardingfinancial package.


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BENEFITS OF CFA

Global Recognition With a six-decade history of

maintaining a rigorous focus on globally relevantinvestment knowledge, the CFA Program is the most

widely known and respected investment credential in

the world.

Career Advantage Employers recognize the CFA

charter as the definitive standard by which to measure

the competence, integrity, and dedication of serious

investment professionals.


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BENEFITS OF CFA

Practical Skills The CFA Program curriculum focuses

on the practical knowledge and current real-world skillsnecessary in the global investment management

profession. These skills are immediately useful on the

job.

Community Earning the CFA charter places you in the

company of an elite group of more than 90,000

respected investment professionals. Access to their

collective expertise, networks, and resources is aninvaluable asset.


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Eligibility for CFA

Have a bachelor's (or equivalent) degree any stream

or be in the final year of your bachelor's degree program at the timeof registration*

or have four years of professional work experience (does not have

to be investment related)

or have a combination of professional work and college experiencethat totals at least four years. Part-time positions do not qualify, and

the four-year total must be accrued prior to enrollment.

Understand the professional conduct requirements (you will be

asked to sign the Professional Conduct Statement and Candidate

Responsibility Statement) Be prepared to take the exams in English.

Have a valid international travel passport (required for

enrollment and exam registration)
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EXAM CONTENT


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EXAM CONTENT

Topic Area Level I Level II Level III

Ethical and Professional

Standards (total)

15 10 10

Investment Tools (total) 50 30-60 0

Corporate Finance 8 5-15 0

Economics* 10 5-10 0

Financial Reporting and

Analysis 20 15-25 0

Quantitative Methods 12 5-10 0

Asset Classes (total) 30 35-75 35-45

Alternative Investments 3 5-15 5-15

Derivatives 5 5-15 5-15

Equity Investments 10 20-30 5-15

Fixed Income 12 5-15 10-20

Portfolio Management and

Wealth Planning (total)5 5-15 45-55

Total 100 100 100


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Exam Dates & Fees

Level I exams are offered in June and December (typically on the first

Saturday). Level II and III exams are offered in June only (typically on the first

Saturday).

Registration usually opens about 11 months before each exam; register early

to take advantage of the fee schedule and to have enough time to study and

prepare for the exam.

December 2013 Exam (Level I only)

Item

First deadline

13 March

11:59 p.m. ET

Second deadline

21 August

11:59 p.m. ET

Final deadline

18 September

11:59 p.m. ET

Program Enrollment

(new Level I only) $440 $440 $530

Exam Registration $680 $780 $1,055

CurriculumeBook

versionsave $40 save $40 save $40

Total Passed deadline $1,180 $1,545


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Exam Format Level -1

The Level I exams include 240 total multiple choice questions, 120 on themorning session of the exam and 120 on the afternoon session. Each multiple

choice question is free-standing (not dependent on other questions) and has

three possible answers: A, B, and C. All questions are equally weighted and

there is no penalty for guessing.

While you are taking the Level I multiple choice exam, remember: Carefully manage your time. Dont spend too much time on any one

question or topic area. On average, you should allocate 1.5 minutes to each

multiple choice question, including time to record your answer on the answer

sheet.

Read the questions carefully. A careless skimming of the question maylead you to a completely different, and incorrect, answer.

Read each item carefully and eliminate obviously incorrect answers. If

you have to guess and you can eliminate one of the responses, your odds of

answering the question correctly are much higher. There is no penalty for

guessing.


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Exam Format Level -1

Mark your answers on the answer sheet as you complete eachquestion. Some candidates mark their answers in the exam book and

wait until the end of the exam to complete the answer sheet. This is

not an advisable strategy.

Expect to encounter questions that you will not be able to answercorrectly. There is a great deal of material to master and exam

questions are challenging. Standard setters and the Board of Governors

(at all three levels) take account of exam difficulty in setting Minimum

Passing Scores.

Examination writers use a standard set of formatting conventionson the multiple choice questions. Many sample exams produced by

third parties do not follow these conventions, so review the CFA

Institute format presented below.


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Exam Locations Level -1

The December 2013 exam will be given on Saturday, 7 December.

Test Center Locations

Bangalore, India

Mumbai, India

New Delhi, India


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