Hi Rahul, thank you!! Hope these tips help you ace your CFA exam - sending you good luck for your exam day! And stay tuned, will be posting my level 2 and 3 tips soon :)
Finally someone who says I can pass the exam without paying 700 dollars for extra notes! The first three videos I saw about this topic were starting to make me think it’s impossible to pass the exam with just the regular books 😂 Anyway, I received the curriculum yesterday and am starting today. It’s gonna be an adventure!
@@MissM__ It’s taking me longer than expected (because I’m doing other stuff too). I’ve only completed the first book since September 12th. I won’t sign up for the exam until I have a clear idea of long I still need to finish the books 😅
How did you get through all those pages in the official curriculum in just 2 months? I am going to take the Level 1 exam in November, and I cannot imagine reading +3000 pages in the months ahead while working fulltime as well
Hi! Yes, the material can seem overwhelming and is dense to get through. To make it more manageable, I split up the readings to approximately 1 chapter a day over two months. It was really helpful to keep an even pace and spread out the curriculum like that. I just posted my CFA level 2 video (I had studied for 5 months for level 2) so that may be helpful for you to watch if you want to add some extra study time with a full time work schedule. Wishing you the best of luck for your November exam :) 🙏☺️
Thanks! 2 questions please... Are the mock exams included in the price? And how exactly did you study the books? You just read them from beginning to end? Did you underline/make notes/wrote in a sheet the most important concepts of each chapter... ? :)
Hello! Yes, there should be exams included in your registration price but they are limited. If you want more exams you have to pay extra. In terms of studying I did all of that 😩 I wrote a lotttt of notes and made review sheets and flash cards for formulas. I can do a video about the whole process 🤓📚
Hey Sarah. Thanks for an awesome video, it is so so helpful. Where dis you buy the study guide on your thumbnail. Did it come with the curriculum package?
Hi Dineo! Thank you, glad to hear the video was helpful 😊 the study guide is for illustrative purposes. The books mentioned in the video that I used to study from are the official CFA curriculum books! You can purchase them directly from Cfa website or Amazon. Wishing you the best on your exam!!! 🙏
hie Sarah. Thank you for the marvelous tips heey. Just one question though. I'm not really fond of reading. Are there any podcast videos available for CFA level 1 that you can recommend?
@@danielzivavose49 hi! If you’re looking for an alternative to the books in video/audio format the test prep companies may have them. It might still be a good idea to supplement with the books to make sure you’re reviewing all the content from the curriculum. I hear ya though, reading can get boring! Best of luck on your exam 🙏☺️
Hey Sarah! This video was awesome. I'll take the exam on November 2023. Do you know if the CFA books are the same for any date? Because Amazon only provides CFA Books for 2023.
Hi Matias, thank you! The 2023 books from Amazon should be good to use for a November 2023 exam. You can also order the books directly from the official CFA website after registering for an exam. Sending you good luck for a successful exam!!🙂🙏
Hi Michael, my apologies for the late reply. Amazon sells the CFA Official books and they usually come out with a new edition every year...but this is the link for 2024 www.amazon.com/2024-CFA-Program-Curriculum-Level/dp/1953337678/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1695572650&refinements=p_27%3ACFA&s=books&sr=1-1. These are the books for Level 1 exam. Will try to make a video linking all my study essentials from amazon as well! Please let me know if you have any other questions :)
Thank you! Do you think going through CFAI reading material is important in addition to Mark classes? If yes how many times?Should one do Kaplan's notes instead of CFAI material as it is concise? I intend to do qbank, blue box q & EOCQ from CFAI. Thank you so much
Hi! I did do CFAI readings, sometimes several times over! I would suggest reading the material until you are able to feel confident in the topic and are scoring well on practice questions related to the topic. I used CFAI material mainly and yes all the qbanks from the CFAI is helpful and a great resource. Good luck in your studies and let me know if you have any other q's!
1. Hi Sarah, love your vids. I know you advocate for CFAI material, and they now charge us for a premium content version that includes 1000 extra question bank questions and 5 extra mocks. But it is 300 dollars. Would you recommend it? I have done all of the free question bank questions (1700 ish) and will do the 2 free mocks, but unsure if I should pay for the extra questions and mocks. 2. Also, how did you memorise all the formulas/small details? Every time I finish a topic, I forget some stuff from what I learned in another topic. So for example, by the time I've finished Fixed income, I struggle to remember formulas from Quantitative methods
@@JS-mn8fe hi! Thank you 😊 love to hear the videos are helpful! In terms of the paying extra for more Cfai content it wasn’t available when I took the exam but I would say it is probably worth it if someone feels like they need extra practice and want more questions to get a feel for the real exam. Memorizing formulas is no joke 😩 I felt the same way when I finished each topic too! I made a video discussing this which may be helpful ruclips.net/video/9fjO9zuTb6o/видео.htmlsi=U4CkO7gcQjs-kLi2
Hi Himish! The Cfa exam is very challenging but you definitely don’t need to be an academic genius to pass!! cheering you on if you plan to take the exam soon, you got this!! 🙏😊
Thanks a lot for the video! Some ideas are very original :D Just wondering, I think I will have 9 months before the exam. Should I still start now? Maybe then I don't have to study that much every day. Plus I am still in college (now CFA allows undergrad to take level 1) and I don't want the CFA study to overlap with my study. What is your opinion on that? I would really appreciate your advice!
Hi Sam, thank you - hope the video was helpful for you! For the average test taker, I would assume 9 months may be a lot of study time. But if you feel that your college studies may overlap with the CFA and you would need more time... you can always start studying earlier and then adjust your pace as you go based on how you feel you're progressing with school and the CFA curriculum. Let me know how your studying goes and I wish you the best of luck on your CFA exam and college studies!! 🙏✅💯
Actually my i have covered 80% of syllabus of cfa till now but avg score in all the subjects is 60-70% and i am 3.5 months away from exam . Do you think is it an alarming situation for me? Will i be able to pass the exam?
Hi Piyush, congrats on getting through 80% of the syllabus!! I will be posting a video soon on all things related to practice exams including how to assess performance from average scores, stay tuned! Sending you the best of luck for your CFA exam!! 🙏🤗💫
I am taking the exam in November. I don't have a finance background but am in a finance job (sales and trading) (1.5years). I just scheduled it and am curious where to even begin? I have the CFA resources from the website and I also have the Kaplan as well. Do I take a diagnostic first? Do I read each book front to back first? Pre requisite program? I have about ~7months and want to be as prepared as possible.
Hi Myla! The beginning can feel overwhelming for sure…I started my studying with doing all the lessons/readings from the official Cfa resources and then did the mock exams (including diagnostic). The schedule and pace I discuss in the video helped me pass. I think with your exam being 7 months away you should be in pretty good shape to complete all the readings and take many mock exams by then. Best of luck studying and let me know if you have any other questions :)
@@junaidaleem29 hi! I did have a background in these topics from college but I still think the books are a great resource to prepare for the exam. Best of luck on your CFA journey!
@@DkAlexus hi! I would have to search to find the videos I used (I took the exam a while ago 😅) will see if I can share a playlist of the videos I used :)
Hi Akash, yes it can be tough to remember everything!! For those tricky topics I would flag them in my book and refer back to it during my last month review/practice question stage to have it fresh in my mind before exam. I wish you the best of luck in your CFA journey 🤗🙏
I'm sorry about that but I got used to it until I succeeded, I failed 3 times before I finally passed, It would have been 4 but Mr. Richard saved me from failing again
It's not about watching videos here on RUclips and wasting your time on materials and reviews that won't help, I was ignorant doing so till I got recommended to Mr. Richard, watching videos helped me too because without watching them I wouldn't have known about him.
Hi Yash! I believe you would have to pay the exam registration fees again (but the CFA enrollment fee is one time only) hoping you have a successful exam and will not need to pay again! 🙏
Hi Prabha! By curriculum do you mean CFA official reading curriculum? If so, for me yes that was enough to read through the CFA books to complete the curriculum! I would say video lectures can complement your studies but I don’t think they are a must to use if you don’t need them. Good luck on your CFA journey ❤️🙏
@@SarahSivan wow thank u so much ma'am... Can i know how much time u take to complete this cfa curriculum and how many chapters did u complete per day?
@@prabha7684 for Cfa level one it took me about 2 months doing one chapter a day. For level 2 and 3 it was a little different timing. I discuss my strategy in in this video if you want to get more details on it. Let me know if you have any more questions, happy to help!!
Hi Paul, the mock exams should be included with your exam registration I believe. You should be able to access them via the learning ecosystem on the CFA website once you register for an exam :)
how many mock exams are included with the registration? Can you take as many mock exams as you want and is it different set of questions each time you take them?
@@MsLipsxLikeSugar hi! 2 or 3 full mock exams are usually provided with registration, depending how many they released that year . You can purchase extra mocks outside of your registration fee as well.
Hi ma'am, I want to apply for access scholarship for level 1 but as of now the registrations are closed and I have to give my attempt on February 2024 (Early registration deadline is of 13 July, 2023). Do you have any idea that if the scholarship forms will open for Feb 2024 before this deadline or not? This is very crucial for my year. Thank you!
Hi Nisha! From taking a look at the CFA official website it seems like they do not anticipate opening the next round of applications until September 2023 (which is unfortunately after the early registration deadline 😕) Keep checking their website to see if they make any new announcements on the scholarship or maybe reach out to their contact center to see if they can confirm the date of when the scholarship will open. Hoping you're able to get the access scholarship and best of luck with your CFA Level 1 exam🙏❤
@@SarahSivan is financial calculator enough? Cause the professional calculator contains additional cash flow worksheets which is not there in the above mentioned one...
@@kavyalakshmi9469 for me the calculator was sufficient. If you want to use the professional version, it is also approved for the exam so you can do so if you like :)
@@homingyeung1242 Hi! There are many topics tested that are not just finance (economics,ethics, quantitative methods etc) so finance background is not necessary but definitely would be helpful to get through the material.
Hi! I didn’t use any outside test providers so the Cfa books were sufficient. But if you feel like you need more prep/practice or would benefit from a test prep provider many people do it so it may be helpful for you! Best of luck on your exam :)
@@sspeedtail hi! I didn’t use schweser notes so not sure what they are like but I would r recommend using the official cfa material as A supplement that may help fill in any gaps that schweser notes may have. Best of luck!
Hi! Is that something that would be helpful for you on your Cfa journey? I can maybe post some video classes for Cfa topics if that would be of interest :) let me know what kind of Cfa content you would like to see and best of luck if you decide to take the exam 🙏☺️
Hi! No, not required but can be helpful if you’re struggling in a certain area or need help creating a test strategy etc. let me know if you have any specific test related questions, happy to answer ☺️
Hi! I did not use schweser so not too sure. I know many people use it and they like the format. I would look at the official Cfa books/content as a supplement to schweser just to make sure you’re capturing the exam content. Best of luck for your level 1 exam!
Hi! I actually made an in depth video discussing how the actual exam compares to EOCs, question banks, and mocks exam - you can watch it here ruclips.net/video/LCMHkoz2jYE/видео.html Hope the video is helpful for you...let me know if you have any other questions!!
Hi Saransh, I am not too familiar with bcom Hons-is this a bachelors degree level? If so, you are eligible to take the Cfa as early as your last year in a bachelors program or if you meet the specific work requirements listed on the Cfa official website. I would check on their website to make sure you meet eligibility criteria for level 1
Hi Aditi! I’m assuming by class 11 you mean grade 11 in high school? In order to sit for the CFA exam you must have a bachelors degree or the exam must be within 23 months of your graduation date (as on the Cfa website) so it may be a bit early for you to get started on Cfa studying! General tips for getting involved with the program would be attending a college and taking rigorous courses in finance, accounting and business ethics if you can. Taking statistics and economics classes may also be helpful to prepare for the cfa curriculum. You can look through the Cfa website to learn more about the program and exam to see if it’s something you want to pursue and when to sign up for an exam day when you become eligible. Hope this is helpful, and let me know if you have any other questions!! 😊
Hi Gurjot, there are many career options with CFA - most career options are in finance but you can also work in insurance, accounting and consulting. Is there a career path you’re specifically interested to know about with the CFA?
@@SarahSivan yes, I'm pursuing CFA level 1 and I was worried if there are job opportunity or not I researched alot some of the people said there are no jobs some said there are can you guide me? It'll really mean a lot
@@IVAR194 overall I think there is a pretty strong career outlook if you have a CFA and are looking to work in finance roles especially in investments/asset management. CFA definitely opens the door for you and shows employers your knowledge and it is a generally very well respected designation to have in the industry. Hope this helps answer your question and let me know if you have any other questions as you prepare for your exam! Good luck on level 1, you got this!! 🙏
@@IVAR194 job openings for cfa’s are usually listed on the CFA institute’s career center. (You can find it through the Cfa official website) you can also find jobs for cfa’s listed on most job boards (indeed/monster/LinkedIn, etc …depending on your location!)
@@7_s_z Hi, I’m really sorry to hear that you didn’t do as well as you hoped on the test…that can feel so frustrating 😔 please remember this one test doesn’t define you or your abilities and there are always opportunities to learn and improve. If you plan on retaking and need any help or have any questions, let me know - would be happy to help you 🙏❤️
Hi Rizwan! I would say salary after clearing one level depends on job structure but usually no direct increase. However it may open your job opportunities to higher paying positions! I will try to make a video discussing Cfa and salary :)
@@SarahSivan Mem i have 6 years experience in finance however my package is very less..after clearing cfa level 1 with experience can i get good package ?. ..
@@RizwanAli-me3yd hi! 6 years is a great foundation for a more senior level position. I’m not sure if clearing level 1 will directly impact your salary package but with that level of experience and Cfa level 1 you can look for new job opportunities that may offer you a higher salary to start! Hope you get the package you deserve 💰🙏☺️
Hi Achin! Are you referring to study sources for level 1 exam? If so, from my experience the official CFA books I discuss in this video were great sources to study from for the exam. Please let me know if you have any other questions and good luck on your exam 🙏🤗
This is fake news. Do not believe her. Look for a good provider. And less than 300 hours. Impossible. There are charterholders out there who want you to fail the exam. It is a hard competition out there as to getting a job.
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Where are you in your CFA journey? Good luck on your exam day, you got this! 🙏📝✔
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Nice to hear about the guide from you for CFA as I have just started for it and best of luck for level 2.
Hi Rahul, thank you!! Hope these tips help you ace your CFA exam - sending you good luck for your exam day! And stay tuned, will be posting my level 2 and 3 tips soon :)
Very helpful and useful! Sincere, open and frank sharing of valuable ideas that you have gained!
Hi Arjun! Thank you so much - glad to hear this was helpful for you ☺️🙏
Thanks Sarah this was really helpful and inspiring :)
Hi!! Thank you so much - glad to hear this was helpful for you 🙏🥰
Finally someone who says I can pass the exam without paying 700 dollars for extra notes! The first three videos I saw about this topic were starting to make me think it’s impossible to pass the exam with just the regular books 😂 Anyway, I received the curriculum yesterday and am starting today. It’s gonna be an adventure!
@@MattiaManzini best of luck with your Cfa journey!! 🙏☺️
Heyy how’s it going?
@@MissM__ It’s taking me longer than expected (because I’m doing other stuff too). I’ve only completed the first book since September 12th. I won’t sign up for the exam until I have a clear idea of long I still need to finish the books 😅
@@MissM__ hey! It’s been pretty busy this season but will keep you guys posted with a new video hopefully soon!!
Thank you❤. I’m registering for May 2025
How did you get through all those pages in the official curriculum in just 2 months? I am going to take the Level 1 exam in November, and I cannot imagine reading +3000 pages in the months ahead while working fulltime as well
Hi! Yes, the material can seem overwhelming and is dense to get through. To make it more manageable, I split up the readings to approximately 1 chapter a day over two months. It was really helpful to keep an even pace and spread out the curriculum like that. I just posted my CFA level 2 video (I had studied for 5 months for level 2) so that may be helpful for you to watch if you want to add some extra study time with a full time work schedule. Wishing you the best of luck for your November exam :) 🙏☺️
I did it within just a month... In a nutshell it's up to you and your habit to study in a day, for me it was 8 hours.... So it was manageable.
Thanks! 2 questions please... Are the mock exams included in the price? And how exactly did you study the books? You just read them from beginning to end? Did you underline/make notes/wrote in a sheet the most important concepts of each chapter... ? :)
Hello! Yes, there should be exams included in your registration price but they are limited. If you want more exams you have to pay extra. In terms of studying I did all of that 😩 I wrote a lotttt of notes and made review sheets and flash cards for formulas. I can do a video about the whole process 🤓📚
Thanks for making such useful video! just wondering if you also have a background in finance or related area?
Hi Yonna! So glad you found the info useful- and yes, I have a finance and banking background ☺️
Hey Sarah. Thanks for an awesome video, it is so so helpful. Where dis you buy the study guide on your thumbnail. Did it come with the curriculum package?
Hi Dineo! Thank you, glad to hear the video was helpful 😊 the study guide is for illustrative purposes. The books mentioned in the video that I used to study from are the official CFA curriculum books! You can purchase them directly from Cfa website or Amazon. Wishing you the best on your exam!!! 🙏
hie Sarah. Thank you for the marvelous tips heey. Just one question though. I'm not really fond of reading. Are there any podcast videos available for CFA level 1 that you can recommend?
@@danielzivavose49 hi! If you’re looking for an alternative to the books in video/audio format the test prep companies may have them. It might still be a good idea to supplement with the books to make sure you’re reviewing all the content from the curriculum. I hear ya though, reading can get boring! Best of luck on your exam 🙏☺️
@SarahSivan Thanks much. I totally appreciate 🙏
Hey Sarah! This video was awesome. I'll take the exam on November 2023. Do you know if the CFA books are the same for any date? Because Amazon only provides CFA Books for 2023.
Hi Matias, thank you! The 2023 books from Amazon should be good to use for a November 2023 exam. You can also order the books directly from the official CFA website after registering for an exam. Sending you good luck for a successful exam!!🙂🙏
@@SarahSivan Thanks!! I'll wait for more videos :D
Hey sarah, just wanted to ask if you used the ebook or the video learning courses from CFAI ? Cuz im clueless on which one to rely on more
@@faisalabdulaziz578 hi! I used the ebook and purchased hard copy as well
Hello Sarah, you would kindly help share your study materials with me like the ones you purchased on Amazon?
Hi Michael, my apologies for the late reply. Amazon sells the CFA Official books and they usually come out with a new edition every year...but this is the link for 2024 www.amazon.com/2024-CFA-Program-Curriculum-Level/dp/1953337678/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1695572650&refinements=p_27%3ACFA&s=books&sr=1-1. These are the books for Level 1 exam. Will try to make a video linking all my study essentials from amazon as well! Please let me know if you have any other questions :)
Very helpful
Happy to hear this was helpful!
Thank you! Do you think going through CFAI reading material is important in addition to Mark classes? If yes how many times?Should one do Kaplan's notes instead of CFAI material as it is concise? I intend to do qbank, blue box q & EOCQ from CFAI. Thank you so much
Hi! I did do CFAI readings, sometimes several times over! I would suggest reading the material until you are able to feel confident in the topic and are scoring well on practice questions related to the topic. I used CFAI material mainly and yes all the qbanks from the CFAI is helpful and a great resource. Good luck in your studies and let me know if you have any other q's!
@@SarahSivan Thanks Sarah for your prompt reply & insights! Really appreciate. Sure would bother you again in case I get stuck!
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1. Hi Sarah, love your vids. I know you advocate for CFAI material, and they now charge us for a premium content version that includes 1000 extra question bank questions and 5 extra mocks. But it is 300 dollars. Would you recommend it? I have done all of the free question bank questions (1700 ish) and will do the 2 free mocks, but unsure if I should pay for the extra questions and mocks.
2. Also, how did you memorise all the formulas/small details? Every time I finish a topic, I forget some stuff from what I learned in another topic. So for example, by the time I've finished Fixed income, I struggle to remember formulas from Quantitative methods
@@JS-mn8fe hi! Thank you 😊 love to hear the videos are helpful! In terms of the paying extra for more Cfai content it wasn’t available when I took the exam but I would say it is probably worth it if someone feels like they need extra practice and want more questions to get a feel for the real exam. Memorizing formulas is no joke 😩 I felt the same way when I finished each topic too! I made a video discussing this which may be helpful ruclips.net/video/9fjO9zuTb6o/видео.htmlsi=U4CkO7gcQjs-kLi2
Well a average minded person like me can't even dream of achieving this I just wish I was somewhat of a academic genius 😔
Hi Himish! The Cfa exam is very challenging but you definitely don’t need to be an academic genius to pass!! cheering you on if you plan to take the exam soon, you got this!! 🙏😊
Thanks a lot for the video! Some ideas are very original :D
Just wondering, I think I will have 9 months before the exam. Should I still start now? Maybe then I don't have to study that much every day. Plus I am still in college (now CFA allows undergrad to take level 1) and I don't want the CFA study to overlap with my study. What is your opinion on that? I would really appreciate your advice!
Hi Sam, thank you - hope the video was helpful for you! For the average test taker, I would assume 9 months may be a lot of study time. But if you feel that your college studies may overlap with the CFA and you would need more time... you can always start studying earlier and then adjust your pace as you go based on how you feel you're progressing with school and the CFA curriculum. Let me know how your studying goes and I wish you the best of luck on your CFA exam and college studies!! 🙏✅💯
@@SarahSivan Thanks for the prompt reply! Yes I will follow what you say here and give it a try first! Thanks a lot for the advice! Just subbed !
@@Sam-nb1rm of course, happy to help!! Good luck with studying and thank you for the sub, much appreciated 😊💕
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Actually my i have covered 80% of syllabus of cfa till now but avg score in all the subjects is 60-70% and i am 3.5 months away from exam . Do you think is it an alarming situation for me? Will i be able to pass the exam?
Hi Piyush, congrats on getting through 80% of the syllabus!! I will be posting a video soon on all things related to practice exams including how to assess performance from average scores, stay tuned! Sending you the best of luck for your CFA exam!! 🙏🤗💫
Yess..u will pass... Be positive and stay focussed
@@pooja.goldensunrise love that! Agreed, positivity and focus are essential for passing the exam 🙏❤️
I am taking the exam in November. I don't have a finance background but am in a finance job (sales and trading) (1.5years). I just scheduled it and am curious where to even begin? I have the CFA resources from the website and I also have the Kaplan as well. Do I take a diagnostic first? Do I read each book front to back first? Pre requisite program? I have about ~7months and want to be as prepared as possible.
Hi Myla! The beginning can feel overwhelming for sure…I started my studying with doing all the lessons/readings from the official Cfa resources and then did the mock exams (including diagnostic). The schedule and pace I discuss in the video helped me pass. I think with your exam being 7 months away you should be in pretty good shape to complete all the readings and take many mock exams by then. Best of luck studying and let me know if you have any other questions :)
Hello,
Where can i find the mock exam.
Thank you.
For those who don’t have a background in Econ, accounts, would you still recommend starting from these books?
@@junaidaleem29 hi! I did have a background in these topics from college but I still think the books are a great resource to prepare for the exam. Best of luck on your CFA journey!
@ Thank you for noticing 🙂
Do you have good links on RUclips for the calculator instructions? 😅
@@DkAlexus hi! I would have to search to find the videos I used (I took the exam a while ago 😅) will see if I can share a playlist of the videos I used :)
After completing the entire syllabus....it feels too heavy to remember the tricky areas of every topic ...how to manage thar?
Hi Akash, yes it can be tough to remember everything!! For those tricky topics I would flag them in my book and refer back to it during my last month review/practice question stage to have it fresh in my mind before exam. I wish you the best of luck in your CFA journey 🤗🙏
@@SarahSivan thank you so much...I just hope I clear it one go ...I have been giving all my 100% since last 6months
@@akashmukherjee6434 You got this!! Best of luck🙌
@@SarahSivan What sounds harder to your "ears"? 1. Certified Public Accountant or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
@@scholarlyanalyst7700 Hmm...both sound pretty rigorous and challenging!! 📝📚
The CFA is frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so hard
Wow, that's not fair.
I'm sorry about that but I got used to it until I succeeded, I failed 3 times before I finally passed, It would have been 4 but Mr. Richard saved me from failing again
I've heard a lot of good stories about this same man all over RUclips channels can he help
It's the first time I'm scared, I don't wanna fail
It's not about watching videos here on RUclips and wasting your time on materials and reviews that won't help, I was ignorant doing so till I got recommended to Mr. Richard, watching videos helped me too because without watching them I wouldn't have known about him.
Question: if I fail at any level, do I need to pay for $900 charges again for the exam?
Hi Yash! I believe you would have to pay the exam registration fees again (but the CFA enrollment fee is one time only) hoping you have a successful exam and will not need to pay again! 🙏
@@SarahSivan Thanks you so much for clearing my doubt 🙏
@@viewshorts001 sure, happy to help! Let me know if you ever have any other questions:)
Ma'am is it enough to study the curriculum or do i need to go through any video lectures like ift?
Hi Prabha! By curriculum do you mean CFA official reading curriculum? If so, for me yes that was enough to read through the CFA books to complete the curriculum! I would say video lectures can complement your studies but I don’t think they are a must to use if you don’t need them. Good luck on your CFA journey ❤️🙏
@@SarahSivan wow thank u so much ma'am... Can i know how much time u take to complete this cfa curriculum and how many chapters did u complete per day?
@@prabha7684 for Cfa level one it took me about 2 months doing one chapter a day. For level 2 and 3 it was a little different timing. I discuss my strategy in in this video if you want to get more details on it. Let me know if you have any more questions, happy to help!!
@@SarahSivan tysm ma'am! You're so kind >>> ❤
@@prabha7684 🥰💕
Thanks alot
Hi! You’re welcome :)
I'm halfway thru L1 and already wanna give up..
Hi Yuki! You're already half way through 🙌 wishing you the best of luck for your exam, you got this!!!! 🙏💯
Im planning to buy the box set, does it come with mock exams? If not, where can I get these mock exams?
Hi Paul, the mock exams should be included with your exam registration I believe. You should be able to access them via the learning ecosystem on the CFA website once you register for an exam :)
@@SarahSivanare the learning materials (curriculum) included in the learning ecosystem when I register? Many thanks for the reply, I appreciate it :)
@@thequestofodssey hi, yes - the curriculum in digital format should be included in registration!
how many mock exams are included with the registration? Can you take as many mock exams as you want and is it different set of questions each time you take them?
@@MsLipsxLikeSugar hi! 2 or 3 full mock exams are usually provided with registration, depending how many they released that year . You can purchase extra mocks outside of your registration fee as well.
level 1 is 10 books and about 95 LM now . did this change ?
@@sophiedelavilletheart6520 hi! Possibly, they may have changed the book formats. I took the exam earlier so that’s how it was for my test cycle :)
Hi ma'am,
I want to apply for access scholarship for level 1 but as of now the registrations are closed and I have to give my attempt on February 2024 (Early registration deadline is of 13 July, 2023).
Do you have any idea that if the scholarship forms will open for Feb 2024 before this deadline or not?
This is very crucial for my year.
Thank you!
Hi Nisha! From taking a look at the CFA official website it seems like they do not anticipate opening the next round of applications until September 2023 (which is unfortunately after the early registration deadline 😕) Keep checking their website to see if they make any new announcements on the scholarship or maybe reach out to their contact center to see if they can confirm the date of when the scholarship will open. Hoping you're able to get the access scholarship and best of luck with your CFA Level 1 exam🙏❤
@@SarahSivan thank you so much for responding 😭❤️
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Ma'am which calculator is best *Texas BA II Plus* professional calculator or financial calculator?
Hi Kavya, I used the Texas Instruments BA II plus (not the professional version). Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@SarahSivan is financial calculator enough? Cause the professional calculator contains additional cash flow worksheets which is not there in the above mentioned one...
@@kavyalakshmi9469 for me the calculator was sufficient. If you want to use the professional version, it is also approved for the exam so you can do so if you like :)
@@SarahSivan thank you ma'am ❤
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Do you think a guy without any finance background can digest the CFAI study material?
@@homingyeung1242 Hi! There are many topics tested that are not just finance (economics,ethics, quantitative methods etc) so finance background is not necessary but definitely would be helpful to get through the material.
Is it necessary to opt for any prep providers or the books by cfa is sufficient for level 1.
Hi! I didn’t use any outside test providers so the Cfa books were sufficient. But if you feel like you need more prep/practice or would benefit from a test prep provider many people do it so it may be helpful for you! Best of luck on your exam :)
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Can we prefer Swescher Notes for level 1
@@sspeedtail hi! I didn’t use schweser notes so not sure what they are like but I would r recommend using the official cfa material as
A supplement that may help fill in any gaps that schweser notes may have. Best of luck!
Hiee mam.. am a cfa level 1 aspirant. Do provide any classes for CFA
Hi! Is that something that would be helpful for you on your Cfa journey? I can maybe post some video classes for Cfa topics if that would be of interest :) let me know what kind of Cfa content you would like to see and best of luck if you decide to take the exam 🙏☺️
@@SarahSivan thank you❤️ 2morrow am gonna take the exam
@@Satejaboga Oh sorry, I misread that! Wow, ahh tomorrow!! Hope you have a great exam day and pass the test, best of luck - you got this!! 💯🙌✔️
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Does coaching required for preparation?
Hi! No, not required but can be helpful if you’re struggling in a certain area or need help creating a test strategy etc. let me know if you have any specific test related questions, happy to answer ☺️
@@SarahSivan Noted. Thank you so much ✨
hey. i am referring to schwesers book for level 1. is that enough?
Hi! I did not use schweser so not too sure. I know many people use it and they like the format. I would look at the official Cfa books/content as a supplement to schweser just to make sure you’re capturing the exam content. Best of luck for your level 1 exam!
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Are the actual exam questions similar to EOC?
Hi! I actually made an in depth video discussing how the actual exam compares to EOCs, question banks, and mocks exam - you can watch it here ruclips.net/video/LCMHkoz2jYE/видео.html Hope the video is helpful for you...let me know if you have any other questions!!
I don't even have money to buy any course 😢becuz i am from 3rd world country can u pls help me i m being honest
Hi! You don’t need to buy any courses to pass the Cfa :)
I sm doing 4 yrs bcom hons. So when i will be eligible for cfa level 1?
Hi Saransh, I am not too familiar with bcom Hons-is this a bachelors degree level? If so, you are eligible to take the Cfa as early as your last year in a bachelors program or if you meet the specific work requirements listed on the Cfa official website. I would check on their website to make sure you meet eligibility criteria for level 1
@@SarahSivan yes it's a bachelor degree
Hey MAm I am in class 11 can you provide some tips
Hi Aditi! I’m assuming by class 11 you mean grade 11 in high school? In order to sit for the CFA exam you must have a bachelors degree or the exam must be within 23 months of your graduation date (as on the Cfa website) so it may be a bit early for you to get started on Cfa studying! General tips for getting involved with the program would be attending a college and taking rigorous courses in finance, accounting and business ethics if you can. Taking statistics and economics classes may also be helpful to prepare for the cfa curriculum. You can look through the Cfa website to learn more about the program and exam to see if it’s something you want to pursue and when to sign up for an exam day when you become eligible. Hope this is helpful, and let me know if you have any other questions!! 😊
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where can i find jobs after finishing cfa?
Hi Gurjot, there are many career options with CFA - most career options are in finance but you can also work in insurance, accounting and consulting. Is there a career path you’re specifically interested to know about with the CFA?
@@SarahSivan yes, I'm pursuing CFA level 1 and I was worried if there are job opportunity or not I researched alot some of the people said there are no jobs some said there are can you guide me? It'll really mean a lot
@@IVAR194 overall I think there is a pretty strong career outlook if you have a CFA and are looking to work in finance roles especially in investments/asset management. CFA definitely opens the door for you and shows employers your knowledge and it is a generally very well respected designation to have in the industry. Hope this helps answer your question and let me know if you have any other questions as you prepare for your exam! Good luck on level 1, you got this!! 🙏
@@SarahSivan thanks for that information just one last question from where can a person find CFA jobs?
@@IVAR194 job openings for cfa’s are usually listed on the CFA institute’s career center. (You can find it through the Cfa official website) you can also find jobs for cfa’s listed on most job boards (indeed/monster/LinkedIn, etc …depending on your location!)
Wish me Luck today is my exam 😩
Ahhh wow!! Wishing you the best of luck today for a smooth and successful exam, you got this 🙏🤗 hope it’s an easy one!!
@@SarahSivanI failed the exam 😢
@@7_s_z Hi, I’m really sorry to hear that you didn’t do as well as you hoped on the test…that can feel so frustrating 😔 please remember this one test doesn’t define you or your abilities and there are always opportunities to learn and improve. If you plan on retaking and need any help or have any questions, let me know - would be happy to help you 🙏❤️
@@SarahSivan Thank you so much it really do mean the world
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How much salary will get after clearing level 1 ?..
Hi Rizwan! I would say salary after clearing one level depends on job structure but usually no direct increase. However it may open your job opportunities to higher paying positions! I will try to make a video discussing Cfa and salary :)
@@SarahSivan Mem thank you so much for your reply..🙏
@@RizwanAli-me3yd anytime, happy to answer! ❤️
@@SarahSivan Mem i have 6 years experience in finance however my package is very less..after clearing cfa level 1 with experience can i get good package ?. ..
@@RizwanAli-me3yd hi! 6 years is a great foundation for a more senior level position. I’m not sure if clearing level 1 will directly impact your salary package but with that level of experience and Cfa level 1 you can look for new job opportunities that may offer you a higher salary to start! Hope you get the package you deserve 💰🙏☺️
I am from india please recomend me source of level 1 in India
Hi Achin! Are you referring to study sources for level 1 exam? If so, from my experience the official CFA books I discuss in this video were great sources to study from for the exam. Please let me know if you have any other questions and good luck on your exam 🙏🤗
@@SarahSivan thank you mam
@@achinpatel9760 anytime ❤️
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No way 300 hours… way more
Haha, true sometimes it feels like 3000* hours of studying 😭📚
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Nice information bad editing
This is fake news. Do not believe her. Look for a good provider. And less than 300 hours. Impossible. There are charterholders out there who want you to fail the exam. It is a hard competition out there as to getting a job.
Question: if I fail at any level, do I need to pay for $900 charges again for the exam?
Hi Rose, yes unfortunately I believe you have to pay registration fees each time you take the exam - let me know if you have another q’s :)