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 …
Components and Format of the Balance Sheet
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 …