Subject: FRM, CFA vs FRM vs jobs, career guides, sleep guide

8 articles • 77d to Feb'24 • 163d to May'24 • 260d to Aug'24
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 77d to Feb'24 • 163d to May'24 • 260d to Aug'24

  • FRM 2024: Registration is now open for May 2024. We have also included a detailed guide on the total costs for FRM designation and compared it with the CFA Program to help your decision.

  • Financial modelling & careers: Financial modelling is a key skill to many finance career paths. This week, we compare a research analyst and an accountant's role as there is quite some overlap in terms of transferable skills between them.

  • Sleep deprived? Most of us are, but it is a short term strategy at the expense of long term health. We discuss the symptoms, the effect it has on us and what we can do to improve things going forward.

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2023 FRM Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know

2023 FRM Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know

Sophie Macon • FRM

What are all the dates you need for your FRM exam? It's not just about your exam date, but there are registration dates, deadlines for any changes you might need, as well as deferrals or even refunds. You'll find all the dates in our handy list.

FRM key dates ➔

FRM Fees: What

FRM Fees: What's The Total Cost? A Solid Estimate

Sophie Macon • FRM

How much does the FRM exams truly cost, when you add them all up? We take a look at what are the costs beyond exam fees, including prep material fees.

FRM full costing ➔

Give Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

AdGive Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

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

Ad2024 CFA Level I Practice Pack

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.

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CFA Vs FRM: Which Is Better For Me?

CFA Vs FRM: Which Is Better For Me?

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Which is better, CFA or FRM? Is there a 'better' one anyway? In this write-up, we explore the advantages one qualification has over the other, and help you decide which one is better-suited for you.

CFA vs FRM ➔

Financial Modeling: Top Courses & Jobs For Finance Professionals

Financial Modeling: Top Courses & Jobs For Finance Professionals

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Financial modelling is one of the key skills for any financial profession, but what if you need to upgrade your skills? We go through the specific skills that are in demand, and what courses would be the best.

Guide to financial modelling skills ➔

Advance your career with a FMVA certification

AdAdvance your career with a FMVA certification

Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

100 hours of professional Wall Street training material. 24 courses and certificates included. 20+ financial models & templates.

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ESG - The Fastest-growing Trend in Finance

AdESG - The Fastest-growing Trend in Finance

EFFAS • Other Qualifications

One exam, one cover-all registration. With no recurring membership fees, and online remote testing available.

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Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

We've all heard about research analysts, but what do they actually do? In this guide, we get an insider view - what does the career path look like, as well as an expectation on the pay you might get.

Research analyst career guide ➔

Accounting Career Path: Roles, Salaries, Progression

Accounting Career Path: Roles, Salaries, Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Accounting - we've all heard of it, but many are unsure or misunderstand what the career path truly entails. In this guide, we explore the ins and outs of accounting, what it requires, how to break into it, what compensation should you expect.

Accounting - fact from fiction ➔

Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Effects & How To Cure It

Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Effects & How To Cure It

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Sleep - more and more studies are showing that it's incredibly important. How do you ensure you have enough sleep? In this guide we look at how to know when you're not getting enough sleep, what side effects does sleep deprivation have, and what you should do to ensure you get enough rest.

Sleeping well ➔

Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It

Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It's Not A Golden Ticket To Jobs

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Some candidates expect jobs to fall into their lap after they pass their CFA L3. While this doesn't magically happen, there are many things you can do to help you easily secure a job.

Extracting job offers from your CFA ➔

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