Subject: [Read] Should you postpone CFA Dec20 or 2021? Here's our analysis, facts and recommendation.

6 new & updated articles • 117 days to Dec20 • 197 days to Feb21 • 288 days to May21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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6 articles • 117 days to Dec20 • 197 days to Feb21 • 288 days to May21

What a week. 2021 is now entirely computer-based, and a lot of exam dates and deadlines have changed.


We've worked flat out to update all our relevant guides below to reflect CFA Institute's latest changes, including a guide on how to best decide between Dec20 and 2021.


Read them all carefully - and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

Dec20 vs 2021 CFA Exams: Should You Postpone?

Zee Tan • Analysis

Which would be better - Dec20 or a 2021 computer-based exam? Here are all the facts, analyses, and our recommendation.

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CFA Exam: Computer-Based Testing for All Levels from 2021

Zee Tan • News

All CFA levels will be computer-tested from 2021. Holy exam-sheet.

Here are the key points from the announcement ➔

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2020-2021 CFA Exam Dates: Updated Deadlines for Your Calendar

Christine Martinez • Tools

CFA Institute keeps changing stuff up. We keep all relevant dates for your CFA exam in once place, so you can focus on studying without missing a deadline.

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The New CFA Computer-Based Testing Format, Explained

Zee Tan • Guides

The latest details about the new computer-based L1 exams, with detailed FAQs.

How it all changes in 2021 ➔

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CFA December 2020: Will It Get Postponed Again?

Zee Tan • News

The CFA exams were postponed in June 2020. But given that the pandemic is still making its rounds, could the CFA exams be postponed again, or even cancelled?

Find out the latest ➔

What Are Typical Career Paths for CFA Charterholders?

Sophie Macon • Career

45% of CFA candidates pursue the charter for career reasons. But what exactly can you do with a CFA charter?

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What do CFA charterholders and candidates all do?

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