What is the percentage of CA students pursuing a CFA simultaneously? What are the study strategies to clear these exams?

Hi, CA and CFA simultaneously, I would say it’s rare or let’s say, 1 out of 1000 student goes for this combination as both the courses need specific dedicated study time schedule hence it's very difficult to manage both these at the same time. Hence I would suggest going for CFA once your CA is done.

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It is really difficult to choose between CA and CFA as it is and really important decision which you need to make as your career or a whole life depends on it so let's see the difference between CA and CFA. CFA focusses on Investment Management and covers topics in Finance like Corporate Finance, Ethics, Equity Investments, Derivatives, Fixed Income while preparing you for careers in Investment Banking, Research and Portfolio Management. Whereas CA focusses on Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing and prepares you for careers in budgeting, accounting & auditing and management accounting. The number of student pursuing CA and CFA are pretty less. The stair strategies to clear both of these exams almost same and it is also same with every other exam like You need to study hard and give your study a lot of time. In CA and CFA which uses maths you should able to be command every formula and calculations to perform maths. You need to solve old exams question paper or mock test papers to see where you are lacking in the subject. Analyse your mistakes and try to focus on the parts where you are weak to improve there.

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Hi, Strategies you can follow – Start Early The CFA Institute estimates that at least 250 hours of independent study is necessary to pass each exam. Candidates spend the most time reviewing the CFA Program curriculum, mock exam and utilizing independent exam prep materials. Preview the material before starting: After registering for each level, you will receive a curriculum that is divided into sessions. Broadly preview each session to determine your familiarity with each topic. Keep minimum 4 weeks bracket – It is important to plan at least a months’ time to revise. In the initial stages of trying to complete studying the entire course, candidates do not plan sufficient revision time. It is recommended to revise the entire syllabus in the last 4 weeks’ time before taking up the exam. Time is an important factor and optimum utilization will definitely bear fruitful results.

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No such particular data is available with respect to the percentage. As far as study strategies are concerned, be clear with the concepts and updated with amendments (if any) in subjects like taxation.

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