The CFA professional exam will no doubt raise your CV to a whole new level!
If you dream of working for a top MNC (Multinational company) like PWC, DELOITTE, EY, KPMG and the likes, OR if you want your CV as accounting or finance graduate to gain the needed edge and global acceptance, then the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam is not just important, It should be a “Must Have” professional certification to go after.
Overview of the CFA certification exam:
The CFA program comprise of three exams levels – and is offered annually with test centres around the world in June and December. Only level 1 is offered in December; The levels are summarized as below
Level I (emphasizes tools and inputs, and includes an introduction to asset valuation, financial reporting and analysis, and portfolio management techniques.)
Level II (emphasizes asset valuation, and includes applications of the tools and inputs in asset valuation.
Level III (emphasizes portfolio management, and includes descriptions of strategies for applying the tools, inputs, and asset valuation models in managing equity, fixed income, and derivative investments for individuals and institutions.)
How to Register for CFA
First, to enrol for the exam, you need to register for the first level and you must have:
1. An International Passport
2. Undergraduate Education or Working Experience or a combination of both.
Early registration – $650 (N250,000)
Standard registration – $930 (N350,000)
Late registration fee – $1380 (N500,000)
These fees are subject to review.
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