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Avoid these FRM® exam study mistakes and pass your exam on the first try
You may have heard that it is challenging to pass the FRM exam, and you need to dedicate a significant amount of time and effort to pass the exam. We recommend that you set aside at least 240 hours to…
Basic FRM® Exam Study Strategies to help you pass your exam
The FRM exam requires you to have a good mastery of the curriculum and understand key risk analysis concepts. In addition, the exam will test you on how to apply these skills to real-life financial situations. The following basic study…
How much can I Earn with an FRM® Designation?
Attaining an FRM designation will set you apart as a professional risk manager in your workplace and help you advance your career. As a highly skilled financial risk analyst, you can earn from $55,000 to $211,000 annually, as reported by…
Tips to Make the Most of Your 300 Hours of CFA® Exam Preparation
The CFA Institute recommends that you put in at least 300 hours of study for each level. Therefore, it is vital to use this time to ensure that you are well prepared for your exams. It would help if you…
The Best Study Strategies to Get a CFA® Charter while Working Full-time
It takes a lot of determination to pass all three levels of the CFA exam, and getting the CFA charter is a major accomplishment. The CFA exam is challenging and more so if you are studying while working full-time. Although…
Use CFA® Mock test to Prepare for Your Exam
The final step to your exam preparation is taking the CFA mock test. The mock exam will help you determine whether the hundreds of hours spent studying have paid off. A mock exam should simulate the actual CFA exam conditions,…
What are the differences between the Three Levels of the CFA® Exam?
The three CFA exam levels are progressive, and you need to pass the lower level to advance to the next level. In this article, we look at the differences between the different levels of the CFA curriculum. CFA Level I…
What is the CFA Institute Calculator policy?
The CFA Institute policy on exam calculators states that only two models are allowed during examinations; Texas Instruments(TI BA 11 Plus and BA11 Plus Professional) Hewlett Packard (HP 12 C) You are required to abide by the institute’s calculator policy…
CFA® 2020 Exam and Curriculum Changes in 2021
As a result of the postponed June 2020 and cancelled December 2020 CFA exams, candidates have several concerns. The interruption to the curriculum results from COVID 19 effects and following government restrictions and respect for the safety of the candidates….
Exam Study Tips for Postponed 2021 CFA® Level III Exam
The CFA institute postponed the June exams and cancelled the December 2020 exams due to the worldwide effects of the Covid 19 pandemic. The CFA institute announced changes to the schedule by adding a new exam window in August and…