CFA - USA
3 to 4 years
Three-levels of Exams
Score 70% or more per level (as decided by institute)
Multiple choice and vignettes based exams
Mode of training
Online - live training on our LMS platform
Overview of the Course
CFA-USA stands for Certified Financial Analyst. CFA is one of the most coveted finance-based professional courses which enhances your career with the skills needed to excel at all stages of investment management profession. One has to clear three levels of exams and provide four years of work experience to become a CFA charter holder. CFA exam has topics as given below with each topic weightage differing according to the level with an increased focus on portfolio management in level-2 and level-3.
Key Roles for a CFA :
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Financial Analyst
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Research Analyst
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Bond/Equity Trader
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Credit Manager
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Portfolio Manager
Key subjects :
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Ethical and professional standards
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Investment tools, including (but not limited to):
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Corporate finance
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Economics
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Financial reporting and analysis
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Quantitative methods
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Asset classes, including (but not limited to):
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Alternative investments
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Derivatives
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Equity investments
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Fixed income
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Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning
FAQs :
Q: Who should take up CFA-USA?
Students or working professionals interested in pursuing a career in financial analysis, Read more...
Exam window :
June and December every year (Level-1)
December 2020 Exam Calendar (Level I)
Exam registration opens
5 February 2020
Early registration fee deadline
25 March 2020 (700$ + 450$ registration)
Standard registration fee deadline
19 August 2020 (1000$ + 450$ registration)
Final (late) registration fee deadline
9 September 2020 (1450$ + 450$ registration)
Exam Day
5 December 2020
Exam centre :
CFA-USA exams are conducted across the world including India. To check your nearest exam centre -
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Exam structure(Level-1) :
240 multiple choice questions
Morning session:
3 hours; 120 questions
Afternoon session:
3 hours; 120 questions
Question Format:
Multiple choice questions
Exam Results Availability:
Within 60 days of taking the exam
Pass Rate - 43%
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Salary Range
Generally, fresh CFA exam passed without any work experience can expect a starting salary between ₹ 5 to 6 lacs per annum. The salaries, however, would largely depend upon work profile, sector, skills and experience of the candidate.
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Biggest Employers of CFA in India
CFA Salaries
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*Note : Above mentioned salaries are median salaries and may vary depending on individual's experience, skills and job location.
Select your plan
CFA-Level-1
What you'll get?
- 300 hours of interactive online training
- Quizzes & podcasts
- Video tutorials for key topics
- Training by industry experts
- Mock tests
- Dedicated WhatsApp group for discussion
- Learning material