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8 articles • 15d to Aug'24 • 100d to Nov'24 • 192d to Feb'25

  • CFA Aug exam to-do lists: Here's a list of to-dos before your exam day. We also discuss optimal guessing strategies (for desperate times), exam conduct and what PCP is, and how to defer your exam if necessary. FYI - 7th Aug is the final reg deadline for November CFA exams. 

  • CFA and FRM: If you're looking to do both CFA and FRM designations, check out our recommended optimal study route to minimize your study time given some material overlaps. Some useful FRM study tips are included too.

  • Research analyst career: Ever wondered what life is like as a research analyst? Combining numbers, market sentiments, sector expertise and valuation skills, it is a popular career path for many CFA charterholders as it offers a good pay, relatively good work life balance (for finance) and intellectual challenges. Check out the career guide for this.

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CFA Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day

CFA Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Day & Results

What should you be doing in your last week? Here's a checklist of 10 things you must do to maximize your pass chances.

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CFA Guessing Strategy: 10 Top Tips To Guess Intelligently

CFA Guessing Strategy: 10 Top Tips To Guess Intelligently

Zee Tan • CFA • How to Study

What do you do if you come across a question that you're unsure with, or haven't a clue about? There are strategies to ensure your eventual answer has the best chance of being correct, and some of them are unique to the CFA exams.

Intelligent answering guide to CFA exams ➔

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CFA Professional Conduct Investigation: A Clear Guide

CFA Professional Conduct Investigation: A Clear Guide

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Day & Results

What happens if you are flagged for sus behavior, and are served with a Professional Conduct Investigation notice? Do focus on not getting flagged in the first place, but if you do, here's what to do.

Guide to a PCP investigation ➔

CFA Deferral Policy: How To Make Exam Changes, Simplified

CFA Deferral Policy: How To Make Exam Changes, Simplified

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Need to cancel or postpone your exam for some reason? This guide will lay out the options available to you.

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CFA Exam Dates 2024-2025: Key Registration Deadlines

CFA Exam Dates 2024-2025: Key Registration Deadlines

Zee Tan • CFA

What are the important dates and deadlines if you've registered for the 2024 or 2025 CFA exams? We've got it all right here, in one simple syncable place.

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FRM Preparation: How To Pass FRM Exams

FRM Preparation: How To Pass FRM Exams

Zee Tan • FRM

How do you pass the FRM exams as efficiently as possible? Everyone approaches the exams differently, but there are some rules to follow to maximize your chances. Our guide will outline the principles that will work across candidates, as well as help you develop your own that are unique to your studying style.

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CFA And FRM: Best Way To Get Both Quickly

CFA And FRM: Best Way To Get Both Quickly

Aakanksha • CFA

What should you do if you're considering both CFA and FRM? Which should you be doing first? Or both at the same time? Our guide will help you figure out the approach that will suit your circumstances best.

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Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Interested in research? What does a research analyst do? How much do they make? What career options can they progress to? Our guide gives you the insider info.

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