I have completed Diploma after class 10th. Am I eligible for CFA?

You are eligible if you are in the final year of your Bachelor's program, already have a Bachelor's degree, or have professional working experience that totals up to 4 years. CFA is a highly rewarding career and it goes like this. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is the certification provided by CFA Institute. The exam is categorized at 3 levels, based on the level of difficulty of the exam. Level I exam is held twice a year whereas Level II and Level III are held only in June. The CFA exam essentially tests your fundamental knowledge in finance domain. Anyone having a graduate degree is eligible to appear for the exam. People having a degree in domains other than finance are also eligible. These days engineers, doctors, MBAs who want their career in risk management or investment banking opt for this exam. A lot of business schools and firms also give preference to candidates who already have certifications. Often, candidates who want to pursue Master's degree in finance, go for both CFA program charter and MBA. CFA degree is recognized worldwide by the investment banks and firms in financial services domain. Qualifying CFA program can certainly help candidates seeking a career in finance and risk management. Students also go for CFA Program Charter even post MBA or while doing MBA. Passing all the 3 levels could take about 3 years, to appear for each level in each year. Preparation for the exam could be pretty rigorous and demanding if you are from non-finance background. The CFA Institute provides the following breakdown of the most common professions: 5% Relationship Manager. 16% Research Analyst. 7% Chief Executive. 7% Consultant. 5% Corporate Financial Analyst. 5% Financial Advisor. 23% Portfolio Manager. 6% Risk Manager.

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CFA programme is a professional credential offered by CFA Institute to Investment and Financial professionals. To enroll in the CFA programme and register for your first Level I exam, you must have: (a) An international travel passport and (b) One of the following: I. Undergraduate education: A Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree or be in the final year of your Bachelor's degree programme (you must have completed your Bachelor's degree program in order to register for the Level II exam), or ii. Work experience: Four years of professional work experience (does not have to be investment related), or iii. A combination of professional work experience and education that totals at least four years (part-time positions do not qualify, and the four-year total must be accrued prior to enrollment). Diploma done after 10th or even after 12th is not equivalent to a graduation degree. Therefore, you are not eligible for CFA programme. You are either advised to gain professional work experience of 4-years in the field or gain a graduate degree to become eligible for doing CFA.

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You are eligible if you are in the final year of your Bachelor's programme or already have a Bachelor's degree, or have professional working experience that totals up to 4 years.

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No, you can not. With the advent of globalization and easy flow of money, the demand for finance professionals has been increasing steadily. Whether it is portfolio management or investment banking or even financial exchange management the demand for finance professionals has been zooming rapidly in the past few years. This programme is globally recognised, and its graduate-level curriculum provides a sturdy foundation of real-world portfolio management skills and investment analysis along with the practical knowledge you need in today's investment industry. To appear for CFA exam: 1) You should have a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree. Or be in the final year of your Bachelor's degree programme at the time of registration. Or have four years of professional work experience (does not have to be investment related), Or have a mixture of professional work and college experience that totals at least four years. Part-time positions do not qualify, and the four-year total must be accrued prior to enrollment. 2) Have a valid international travel passport (required for enrollment and exam registration) 3) Candidates with a degree in progress: If you primarily enroll/register as a final year undergraduate learner with a degree in progress, you may not register for the level II exam till you have earned your degree, or attained professional work experience that meets the programs entrance requirements. When your degree is awarded, update your account education information to certify that your degree has been received.

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Hi, CFA Exam Pre-requisites and Guidelines: To earn a CFA charter, you must: Have four years of qualified investment work experience Become a regular member of CFA Institute Pledge to adhere to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, Apply for membership to a local CFA member society, and Complete the CFA Program. To complete the CFA Program: Meet the CFA Program entrance requirements and enroll in the program Complete the course of study and pass the three levels of exams Become a regular member of CFA Institute (required to receive your charter) CFA Exam Eligibility: 1) Have a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree or be in the final year of your Bachelor's degree program at the time of registration or have four years of professional work experience (does not have to be investment related) or have a combination of professional work and college experience that totals at least four years. Part-time positions do not qualify, and the four-year total must be accrued prior to enrollment. 2) Have a valid international travel passport (required for enrollment and exam registration) 3) Candidates with a degree in progress: If you initially enroll/register as a final year undergraduate student with a degree in progress, you may not register for the Level II exam until you have earned your degree, or obtained professional work experience that meets the program’s entrance requirements. When your degree is awarded, update your account education information to certify that your degree has been received. CFA Exam Details: The CFA Program includes a series of three exams that are offered in test centers around the world. These three exams Level I, Level II, and Level III must be passed sequentially as one of the requirements for earning a CFA charter. You may register for one exam at a time. Once you have received your exam results, you may register for the next one. If you fail an exam, we encourage you to re-take it. Exams are offered in English only, in order to ensure global consistency, both in administering the exam questions and in grading candidate responses. CFA Exam Schedule: Level I exams are offered in December and June (typically on the first Saturday). Level II and III exams are offered in June only (typically on the first Saturday). Registration usually opens about 11 months before each exam; register early to take advantage of the fee schedule and to have enough time to study and prepare for the exam.

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You would be required to have completed your graduation first and then pursue CFA.

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