Introduction Preparing for major exams – be it professional certifications like the CFA or high-stakes academic tests – often involves absorbing large volumes of information under time pressure. Traditional study methods (e.g. reading textbooks or listening to lectures) can fall short in helping students retain complex concepts. This report presents a strong case for incorporating visual learning techniques into exam …
The Impact of Visual Learning on CFA Exam Preparation
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam is universally acknowledged as one of the most challenging professional qualifications in finance. Traditionally, many candidates rely heavily on dense textbooks, extensive notes, and lengthy readings from the official CFA curriculum. However, visual learning tools—ranging from animated video lessons to interactive infographics and real-time data visualizations—are increasingly entering the spotlight. This blog post provides …
Is Earning the CFA Charter Worth It?
For finance professionals (and aspiring ones), the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program has long been revered as the gold standard for demonstrating expertise in investment analysis, portfolio management, and ethical standards. But it’s not a journey to be taken lightly: the CFA demands substantial investments of time, money, and personal resources. Below, we’ll break down these costs, explore the career …
CFA Charterholders in Modern Finance: Career Paths, Roles, and Impact
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is one of the most respected credentials in finance, and its influence on modern finance careers is profound. With more than 200,000 CFA charter holders worldwide as of 2024, these professionals leverage their rigorous training in a variety of roles across the financial industry. This article explores how CFA charterholders are utilizing their qualification …
The Relevance of the CFA Certification in a World Progressing Towards AI
The financial industry has been a challenging ground, constantly developing time after time, taking on new technologies and methodologies. As artificial intelligence enters most industries, the financial sector is no exception. The hitherto gold standard in professional financial service, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, starts being questioned. This blog post discusses the relevance of CFA certification in an AI world …
The CFA Program is Evolving: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you are planning to take the CFA exams in 2024 or beyond, you may have heard that the CFA Institute has announced some significant enhancements to the program. These changes are designed to meet the needs of candidates and employers in the evolving investment profession. In this blog post, we will summarize the main changes and explain what they …
Set Up Your Texas Instruments BA II Plus Calculator for Maximum Efficiency
The CFA Level 1 exam is gruelling, not just for the amount of material you have to understand, but also the speed at which you need to solve the questions. For each session, you are given 180 minutes to answer 120 questions. That is an average of one and a half minutes for each question. The calculator is the only …
