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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 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 …
Understanding Balance Sheets: Components and Format | CFA Level I FSA Now that we have a deeper understanding of the income statement, we move on to the topic of understanding balance sheets. In this first part, we start with a basic understanding of the balance sheet – its main components and the presentation formats. Elements of a Balance Sheet The …
Many years ago, I was exactly where you are today—a CFA Level I candidate juggling a demanding full-time career with the daunting CFA curriculum. Coming from a Computer Engineering background, finance was entirely new territory for me. And yes, it was tough!
I struggled with dense textbooks, late-night cramming, and the frustration of concepts that seemed impossible after a long workday. But after passing Level I (barely), I realized something had to change.
Using the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule), I distilled the vast CFA syllabus into essential, easy-to-understand nuggets. I leaned into visual summaries and bite-sized learning sessions that worked around my busy schedule. This smarter approach helped me clear Levels II and III on my first attempts with significantly less stress.
I founded PrepNuggets to share the streamlined strategies and innovative learning methods that transformed my CFA journey. Our mission is simple: leverage technology to make CFA prep more effective, accessible, and enjoyable.
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Here’s to your CFA journey!
Keith Tan, CFA
Founder & Chief Instructor, PrepNuggets
