Subject: CFA vs CPA, scholarship news, tools/tips to keep on track + more

11 articles • 27d to Jul'21 • 64d to Aug'21 • 148d to Nov'21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

11 articles • 27d to Jul'21 • 64d to Aug'21 • 148d to Nov'21

  • Evaluating other designations: epic new guide on CFA vs CPA this week, and recommended strategies for CFA and FRM, taking into account content overlap between the exams. We also look at typical job roles and employers for CFA charterholders to give you some food for thought when choosing which finance certifications to go for.
  • Keep your studying on track: we have a free, customizable study plan to help keep your studies on track. Also a guide on how long you should study for the CFA exams to improve your pass chances, (and what to do if you're running out of time).
  • CFA scholarship news: we've rechecked with CFA Institute - still no confirmation from CFA Institute when Access scholarship opens, but Women's scholarship is now closed until Sep'21.
  • Deadlines:
    • For L1 Jul'21 candidates: rescheduling deadline is tomorrow (22 June 2021) and our final month checklist. 
    • May'22 exam dates/details announced for L1 and L3: Registration opens 20 July.

Read, and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours ☕️


CFA vs CPA: Which is Better?

Zee Tan • CFA • Career Advice • Exam Overview

We specifically compare the CPA and CFA charter in all aspects: career paths, exam formats, exam difficulty, salary differences.

Find out which suits you better ➔

CFA And FRM: Best Way To Get Both Quickly

Aakanksha • CFA • Exam Overview

In a competitive world of finance, with companies desiring prospective employees to have a broad range of skillset and knowledge, this may help widen the longer term job prospects.

Best way to get both CFA and FRM ➔

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What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look At Employers And Job Roles

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

While the CFA Program is rigorous, prestigious and is a good indicator on your resume, is it suitable for your career path?

Find out if it's really for you ➔

2021-2022 CFA Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

A summary on all relevant dates you need to know for the latest CFA exams, as well as any registration questions you may have.

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Your Essential Eight-Point Checklist For The Final CFA Exam Month

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

What should you be doing in the last month of CFA exam prep?

An 8-point checklist ➔

Customize Your Free CFA Study Planner

Zee Tan • CFA • Candidate Resources

We’ve distilled our learnings and experience into a killer CFA study planner tool.

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How Long To Study For CFA Exams? A Quick Sense Check

Zee Tan • CFA • How to Study

Whether you’re considering the CFA program, or a current candidate tracking your study progress, the question of ‘how long to study for CFA Level X’ often pops up along the way.

How much effort and time you’ll need ➔

CFA Scholarships: How To Successfully Get Them

Alexander Law • CFA • Exam Overview

All you need to know about the CFA scholarship application process, and some sage advice to improve your chances of securing one.

How to land a CFA scholarship ➔

Level 2 Exam Timing Discrepancy: 132 Minutes Or 135 Minutes Per Session?

zimbo2021 • CFA Level 2 Candidate Support • 7 replies

"I’m seeing conflicting information in several parts of the CFA Institute website and materials, and wondering if someone could clarify how much time is given per section of the Level 2 exam?"

See the full support discussion ➔

Covid Positive: Can I Defer My CFA Exams?

priyankaagw • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 2 replies

"I recently lost my uncle to Covid second wave and my whole family was tested positive, and they’re kind of still recovering from it."

See the full support discussion ➔

CFA Level 1 And Level 2 Deadline Confusion

a100 • CFA General Candidate Support • 3 replies

"I am planning to take CFA Level 1, but I have a confusion that irrespective of the fact that if I take my L1 in November 2021 or February 2022 and pass, then in both the cases I would be able to take my L2 in August 2022. Is that right? Or am I missing something ?"

See the full support discussion ➔

More guides, tips and stories ➔

Variance vs Variation

Instagram • @300hourscfa • 265 likes • 3 comments

"Is there a difference between variance vs variation when calculating returns? Or are they interchangeable terms?"⠀

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CFA Journey Planner

Twitter • @300hours • 7 likes • 1 replies/RTs

Our handy CFA Journey Planner infographic lets you plot your route to the CFA charter at a glance.

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