Course details

CFA Program is a professional credential offered by CFA Institute to Investment and Financial professionals. The CFA Program has three different Levels. CFA Level I exam is the first level of qualification under the CFA certification program offered by the CFA Institute. Ideal for finance professionals working or entering in the investment field and banking sector, CFALevel I training can be availed by professionals who want to increase their expertise and marketability in the finance domain. One can register for only one exam at a time. Each exam is conducted in two sessions (morning and afternoon) with duration of 3 hours for each session. CFA Level I is the first level of qualification within the CFA certification program. CFA Level I exam includes 240 multiple choice questions based on basic knowledge on investment tools. Any finance or investment professionals who are looking forward to move ahead in their career with a coveted CFA certification are the ideal participants for CFA Level I exam.

CFA program is suitable for

  • Investment professionals who want to enhance their professional abilities
  • Career changers (non-investment professionals) to gain broader professional expertise and to make a career change into the investment profession
  • Students who want to enter finance or investment profession

The main eligibility requirements for a candidate are:

  • A completed bachelor's or equivalent degree, OR
  • Be in the final year of a bachelor's degree program at the time of registration, OR
  • Have 4 years of professional work experience can be non-investment related, OR
  • Have a combination of full time professional experience and college education that totals at least 4 years

Exam Structure

CFA Exam has 3 levels which need to be passed sequentially in order to gain the CFA Charter. Level I exam is scheduled in June and December (first Saturday) each year and Level II exam is scheduled only in June (first Saturday) every year. One can register for only one exam at a time. Each exam is conducted in two sessions (morning and afternoon) with duration of 3 hours for each session.

Exam Focus

Question Format

No. of Questions

Level I

Basic knowledge focused on investment tools some analysis

Multiple Choice Questions

240 (120 in each session)

Exam Fee Schedule

For June 2014 Exam (in US $)

First deadline
25 September 2013

Second deadline
12 February 2014

Final deadline
12 March 2014

First time enrolment fee

Deadline over

$440

$440

Exam Registration

Deadline over

$800

$1,170

Total

Deadline over

$1,240

$1,610

Exam Topic Coverage

Topic Area

Level I

Level II

Level III

Ethical and Professional Standards (total)

15

10

10

Quantitative Methods

12

5-10

0

Economics

10

5-10

0

Financial Reporting and Analysis

20

15-25

0

Corporate Finance

8

5-15

0

Investment Tools (total)

50

30-60

0

Equity Investments

10

20-30

5-15

Fixed Income

12

5-15

10-20

Derivatives

5

5-15

5-15

Alternative Investments

3

5-15

5-15

Asset Classes (total)

30

35-75

35-45

Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning (total)

5

5-15

45-55

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Updated on 23 May, 2018
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