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Making Manager/Sr Manager at Big 4 Firm vs CFA®
Hey I have a question thats very important in helping me determine my career options..how long does it take to make Manager at a Big 4 accounting firm and how long does it take to make senior manager. How much does an accounting manager and senior manager hope to earn. Also what are the...
Free CFA® level I Investopedia Study guide
For anyone studying for level 1, I copy pasted the entire Investopedia summary and put it in a word doc.......so now you can extend the hellish studying to all corners of, what will be for the next few months, your miserable lives. I put it on my Ipod and read on subway, but its a matter of...
CFA® and PE: The Ultimate answer based on performance not prestige
I have searched through the forum for a while on this topic and everybody says the same thing "The CFA® is worthless for trying to get into PE" That's perfectly fine and I understand the reasoning behind it, but for us that actually undertook the rigorous(emphasized) CFA journey for motives of...
Please evaluate my profile
Hey Guys - I am an average student , hardworker. I am definetly not the top 10 business school types. Here is my profile. - 31 years old. with average GPA. A Bachelors degree in electrical engg and Masters degree in Information Technology. - I am capable of getting over 700 in the GMAT. - I have...
financial certifications while in college
I was wondering which financial certifications can you get while in college(ugrad). I know you can't get the designation until you graduate but which ones can you finish testing for while in college or at least get started on? Which ones are useful? Your experiences?
A serious question regarding CFA® .....
Hi guys, I know this questions might have been asked a million times, (and YES, I did use the search function). Seriously, is CFA really helpful if in the long term I would like to either stay in investment banking or private equity? I know people tend to say, get CFA regardless and it wont hurt...
Lawyer to Financial Analyst with CFA® Level 1
As my name states, I am a miserable JD. Top-ten law grad on a one-year deferral from big law, with the increasing likelihood of a prolonged job search floating on the horizon (i.e., Unnamed Firm to Miserable JD: Drop Dead). I’m looking to escape this ignominious fate; I want to change sectors. So...
CFA® in 2yrs?
I would like to finish the 3 levels before the end of my 2 year analyst stint. Someone commented on a recent CFA® related thread saying that only 6% of the people pass the 3levels consecutively (not sure about the accuracy), and this got me thinking. 1.) Is this realistic assuming I take the exams...
Quickest Route to CFO or CIO
What is the quickest route to a CFO or CIO position (preferably at a Fortune 500 Company)? Is a financial analyst or treasury analyst position a good way to begin this pursuit, or would it be better to work in IB, ER , or Asset Management ? What is the best qualification(s) for these positions: MBA,...
How did the CFA® go?
How did everyone's CFA® exam go? I took level one this past Saturday. What a marathon. Exam was reasonable, but based on the people I talked to, everyone was pretty smart. It's hard to be in the top third of that group.
"Cheating" during the CFA® Exam
It looks like I might have violated the CFA code of ethics... So I woke up early, and drove to the CFA testing center. The parking lot that the CFA exam was using was cash only, so I had to drive around to find an ATM. Got to the test center seconds before the doors closed. I did well on the...
Good luck on the CFA® exam!!!
Good luck to all the monkeys out there writing the CFA® exam! 1. Get a good sleep. You know what you know already, no point stressing about it. 2. Results don't come out for like two months, so come home and sleep some more :)
CFA® sucks
CFA® sucks. I started preparing the CFA® Level 1 exam a week ago. I borrowed my friend's SchweserNotes. Reading through this material is painful. I can't imagine using a tenth of this as an investment banking analyst or in most other finance jobs. The exam fee is ridiculous too. $1,000+ to take...
Are CFA® pass rates a good indicator?
Looking at the pass rates of the three levels of the CFA® , each in the low 30%'s, the exams seem to be extremely difficult and, admittedly, somewhat intimidating. This is compounded by taking into account who I hope is taking the tests. I would expect the level of effort to be a force that culls...
CFA®/CPA/MBA Advice
I know the CFA / CPA / MBA has been covered a lot, but I come from a slightly different background that hasn't been covered yet and I would like to know if I'm wasting my time pursing the CFA and CPA . I graduated from a state school with a BS in Economics. I may have majored in Economics, but I...
German M&A Professional
Hello everyone, I am a German native with a MBA and a MS in Finance from an U.S. university. Furthermore, I have a couple of years experience in M&A and I am sitting for the CFA exams. I am also in the process of getting a permanent working permission. I am looking for a job in the M&A industry and...
Business Analytics....worth it? - Graduated with a finance degree from a non-target
I need some advice. I graduated with a finance degree from a non-target in may 2009 and since been traveling and studying for the CFA® . I have an opportunity in business analytics (healthcare industry, emerging market location with focus on global markets). I know its probably a little irrelevant...
CFA® for Buyside Exit Ops?
I recently met with some DCM MD's and they had recommended I consider taking the CFA exams. I just graduated undergrad with a very strong finance/accounting background so all/most of the L1 concepts I already understand and are fresh in my mind. When I asked why a banker would need a CFA , they...
CFA® vs MBA in Private Equity
Hi all, Need some advice from you guys. I am currently working as analyst at a mid-market private equity firm in Scandinavia, however in order to improve my career prospects within private equity I would like to further educate myself. As I see it my two options are: CFA or MBA . The question is...
How beneficial is CFA® for traders?
Consensus seems to be that the CFA is not a substitute for an MBA and that it's pretty useless for bankers. I would like to hear people's thoughts on the value of a CFA for traders. If you work at a small fund and want to move into S&T at a BB or a better hedge fund, will a CFA be of any help? Or is...
What's with the CFA® being overrated?
These posts used to be pretty encouraging, but now there seems to be a cynical crowd growing. A lot a people say the CFA is overrated, won't help to get a job, is a waste of time and money, go get an MBA , etc. I guessing these are mostly those who took the exams and can't find a better job. I love...
Can this get me in trouble?
Ok, so i got a BB IBD SA offer. On my resume I wrote that Im a CFA level I candidate, taking the exam in June, but I wasn't signed up yet. I got the offer in November, wrote the resume September/October, so there was still a lot of time. But then my financial situation changed drastically, and I was...
Hiring FresCFA®s?
Guys i need to know if there are good firms which hire fresh CFAs .( meand candidates who have passed all the levels of the CFA programme but do not have relevant experience). I guess there must be sum firms who prefer CFA over a college degree and offer fresh positions to those who have passed the...
Bonus for passing CFA® levels 1, 2 or 3? How much?
Did anyone get a bonus for passing the CFA® level 1, 2, or 3 or for getting the charter? How much and what company? My friend got $5000 for passing level 1 and works at Stifel Nicolaus . What are other receiving?
MBA after getting the CFA® and CPA??
Hi I graduated from a non-target school with a 3.5 GPA last summer. Because of the job market, I haven't been able to get a job. Therefore, I took accounting classes at a local community college and am preparing to sit for the CPA exam. I passed the BEC section and should pass all 4 sections by the...
CFA®: Worth the Hype?
How important is it to obtain a Level 1 CFA® as a Finance Major graduating from a Target Ivy with honors - who will be working Retail S&T in a BB ?
CFA® Level II Candidate on Resume
Hi All, Just wanted to get some opinions on whether it makes sense to put CFA Level II candidate on the Resume ... The idea is to give an indication that I am pursuing CFA and preparing for Level II exams in June (cleared CFA Level 1 in December 09). I do have MBA in Finance but from a second tier B...
Advice - Couple of offers
Hello everyone I am new to the forum and was just seeking a little advice. I have a couple of options and have no clue which one to take. Right now I have a couple of offers for some back office work at some banks. I have also been accepted into Vandy MSF and my local college who offered me a full...
CFA® helpful for law --> finance?
I am currently a junior associate at a top ny law firm doing mostly m&a and private equity work. I am thinking about switching to finance but I do not have a clear idea as to which area of finance to do. I am thinking about i-banking, PE , hedge fund, investment management etc. but I am open to...
CFA® SCHWESER 2010 LEVEL 3 PACKAGE
CFA® SCHWESER 2010 LEVEL 3 PACKAGE Level 3 1) 2010 Schweser Study Notes ( 0 – 5 ) 2) 2010 Schweser QuickSheet 3) 2010 Schweser Practice Exams Volume 1 and 2 with detailed solutions 4) 2010 Schweser Qbank 5) 2010 Schweser Video CD 5) 2010 Schweser Secret Sauce Discount if you buy more than 1...
CFA® SCHWESER 2010 LEVEL 1 PACKAGE
CFA® SCHWESER 2010 LEVEL 1 PACKAGE Level 1 1) 2010 Schweser Study Notes ( 1 – 5 ) 2) 2010 Schweser QuickSheet 3) 2010 Schweser Practice Exams Volume 1 and 2 with detailed solutions 4) 2010 Schweser Qbank 5) 2010 Schweser Video CD 5) 2010 Schweser Secret Sauce Discount if you buy more than 1...
MS, CFA®, job opportunities
I am a recent MS graduate (Financial Engineering, University of Montreal) now working as a credit risk analyst for a Quebec Bank in Montreal, Canada. I am interested in working in New York but am intimidated by the competition and unsure which jobs are perhaps a good match. I have little experience...
CFA® Mandatory?
Is the CFA® mandatory for equity/fixed income research shops at BB and boutiques? I heard at Morgan Stanley ER has to go for CFA® .
Career Advice: Am I F--ked?
Dear All: I graduated from Tulane in 2005 with a degree in math, worked as an actuary for 6 months, was laid off, worked several temp jobs in finance, started a failed business/website involving environmentally-conscious stocks, and now am studying for CFA® Level 3, having passed the first two...
How to put this on resume
How should I say that I passed CFA® level I on my resume? I'm really not sure how to phrase it and also where I should put in on my resume in general. Thanks
What kind of jobs does CFA® prepare/qualify me for?
Ok, I just registered for CFA® level 1 June2010 today. I'm a recent grad, majoring in actuarial science with a finance option (option being less than a minor) What kind of jobs does studying CFA® Level 1 prepare me for? I want to know what kind of positions to target my job search. Also what kind...
Worth spending $120 to attend CFA® Society meeting?
Hey everyone, I'm a sophomore at a Canadian non-target in western Canada. While I do plan to transfer to a Canadian target, I still would like to get a decent, or at least relevant, summer internship of some kind. My goal (currently) is to eventually get into Asset Management, and one day become a...
CFA® Level 3 materials
CFA® Level 3 materials for sale - as good as brand new, no marks, no scratches etc - Schweser books 1-5 - 2 Schweser practice exam books Prices Negotiable! Please post on this forum or PM me
CFA® questions, should I complement with an MBA
Hi, I am a first year undergraduate student at a university in Los Angeles. I am a Political Science major that is minoring in Economics. My first quarter just ended and it went well. My plan has been to get an MBA but someone recently told me about the CFA® distinction so I did some research but I...
CFA® for Capital Markets
I know the CFA® is considered useful on the trading site and not so much on the banking side but I was wondering useful it is for CM (particularly ECM ) since it falls in between. I'm graduating early so I have a few months off and was thinking of taking Level 1 in June.
Career Advice -- Early Stumbling Blocks --> Future Ambitions
Fellow Monkeys, I've had a tumultuous start to my career. Prior to graduation at my non-target (3.8 GPA and it does have a top 25 undergraduate Business School) I was a Summer Analyst in DB 's Global Markets program 2007. However, I did not receive a full time and as the market slowly started to...
CFA® useful?
Is the CFA® useful at all in banking?
CFA® Format
I'm taking CFA® level 1 in a couple of weeks - Does anyone know if it is a paper test, or taken on a computer? Any other info/advice that would be useful before sitting for the test? Thank you.
CFA® : Now less valuable ?
Hello Wall Street Oasis members, My colleague is writing an article for a U.S. investment magazine, and we are looking for people that are interested in contributing a quote. The article is about the whether the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation has grown more or less valuable in...
value of CFA®for private equity job
Hi, I have no financial/accounting background, I recently got a MBA from a top US school, I am just 30 and currently working for an operational advisory team for a big 4, I plan to join a PE firm in the future and I am wondering if having a CFA® would add significant value to my profile.
CFA® Usefulness?
Fairly certain this has been discussed, but if you wouldn't mind: (1) CFA for corporate development/strategy/industry roles. Is it useful? I know the CFA doesn't really matter for the buyside, and it matters less for IB , but what about corpdev? (2) Business school. Do adcoms view this favorably, or...
For those who are anti-CFA®
Recently, I have heard people and posts (such as Mergers and Inquisitions) attempt to downplay the CFA . That's fine as long as the facts are straight. Having a CFA (I am not a CFA charterholder yet) is very beneficial. Here is a recent(2007)salary survey. There is also a study which I can't seem to...
Too late for a career in I-Banking?
Hey all, I'm 29 and considering a career move into either IB or ER . I've got a few yrs. experience in bus. development and am now in a valuations role for new development and M&A , I also just passed LII of CFA® . Am I too old to break into I-banking, and if not, would I come in as an analyst, or...
CFA® Question - Junior at Baruch
Hello all, I am a junior at Baruch College. I am currently a Accounting major. When I graduate, I would like to work in the financial sector. Due to the poor job market for finance majors, I felt that choosing accounting would not only be smart, but beneficial because of the skills I would obtain....
Resume - BE AS HARSH AS YOU CAN!
Hello everybody, I am a mature international student from a non-target business school. My school is well known for its accounting program and students with high ethical standards & maturity. I have one more year to go before I graduate with my Master of Accountancy degree. Despite my background in...
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