Subject: CFA registration now open, L3 study guide, all about accounting

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  • CFA Nov Reg is now open: If you're thinking about the CFA Program, check out why employers prefer to hire CFA charterholders, as well as the latest Level 1 eligibility rules. There's an additional benefit of exemptions for other designation once you're a charterholder. If you have decided to sign up, we look at which CFA calculator would likely suit you best.

  • CFA Level 3 study guide: For those preparing for August exams, check out our comprehensive study guide to start your studies right. We also included some tips to use coffee wisely, as it gets tiring closer to the finishing line :)

  • Accounting career path: As one of the more popular finance career, accounting skills are essential in business valuation, performance monitoring and business leadership. However, an accounting career is quite different from knowing enough accountancy in your finance career. Check out our CFA vs CPA comparison to know which is right for you.

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Zee Tan, 300Hours 🍎


CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Why do CFA charterholders hold an edge in the hiring process? HR in several top firms weigh in.

Why CFA is a positive signal ➔

CFA Level 1 Eligibility: Undergrads Can Now Start A Year Earlier

CFA Level 1 Eligibility: Undergrads Can Now Start A Year Earlier

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

CFA Institute changed the rules to allow some people to start L1 even earlier. Here's who's eligible - and who's not.

Check if you can start L1 earlier than you thought ➔

Give Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

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Kaplan Schweser • Prep Providers

Schweser’s all-inclusive CFA Study Packages combine quality study tools and expert guidance to produce superior success rates for candidates like you.

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2024 CFA Level I Practice Pack

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CFA Institute • Study Resources

Registered CFA Level I candidates! Supplement your studies with even more questions and mock exams, all written by the authors of the CFA Program.

Learn More ➔

CFA Exemptions: A Big Perk You Should Know

CFA Exemptions: A Big Perk You Should Know

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

If you're a current CFA candidate, you may qualify for some waivers and exemptions in other training programs. Here's the latest list.

Current CFA perks, waivers, exemptions ➔

Best CFA Calculator Guide: TI BA II Plus Vs HP 12C

Best CFA Calculator Guide: TI BA II Plus Vs HP 12C

Zee Tan • CFA • Candidate Resources

Here's the online version of our popular CFA Calculator Guide. If you're sitting for a financial exam soon, it's important that you go through this - the calculator is one of the few tools you're allowed in the exam.

BA II Plus guide ➔

Credit analyst training with the CBCA certification

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Be A Certified ESG Analyst

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EFFAS • Other Qualifications

One exam, one cover-all registration. With no recurring membership fees.

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CFA Level 3 Study Guide: Top Tips From Candidates

CFA Level 3 Study Guide: Top Tips From Candidates

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

CFA L3 can be quite a weird one - signficantly different from L1 and L2. Here's how to best go about prepping and passing it - from seasoned charterholders.

Top CFA L3 pass tips ➔

Studying With Coffee: How To Use It Productively For Your Studies

Studying With Coffee: How To Use It Productively For Your Studies

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Coffee can be a powerful tool to help you with your studies - if you're disciplined with it. If you're willing to tweak your daily caffeine intake, we have a few tips for you to optimize your brain for your exam prep.

How to use caffeine to help you pass your exam ➔

CFA Vs CPA: Which Is Best For You?

CFA Vs CPA: Which Is Best For You?

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Not sure about CFA - or CPA? They are quite different qualfiications and career paths. But to some, especially at the start of their financial career, they can look equally enticing. Our guide with walk you through the differences and nuances in both, and help you decide which fits your particular needs the best.

CFA and CPA, examined ➔

Accounting Career Path: Roles, Salaries, Progression

Accounting Career Path: Roles, Salaries, Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Accounting - that steadfast career that your parents probably told you was a nice, safe albeit rather boring career path. But is it really nice, or safe, or boring? Our guide will go through what it means to have an accounting career, what you'll need to do, as well as what kind of salary expectations you can have.

All about accounting ➔

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