Introduction to CFA exam

Earlier this month I attended to CFA LevelⅠexam in Tianjin China.It's really a good memory especially when you spent half a year preparing and passed through so many difficulties that you thought you couldn't. The final result will be announced at the end of July and i am hoping for.

Now guys let me introduce you something about CFA exam if you like. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is the most respected and recognized investment management designation in the world.The CFA Program is offered in a self-study format and is divided into three levels of exams. The curriculum is organized into ten general topic areas that provide a framework for making investment decisions:

                 I. ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
                II. QUANTITATIVE METHODS
               III. ECONOMICS
                IV. FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS
                 V. CORPORATE FINANCE
                VI. EQUITY INVESTMENTS
               VII. FIXED-INCOME INVESTMENTS
              VIII. DERIVATIVES
                IX. ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
                 X. PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND WEALTH PLANNING

Besides, how to earn the charter

1. Become a CFA candidate and enroll in the CFA Program. To do so, you must meet one of the following criteria:
   º Have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree,
   º Be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program,
   º Have four years of professional work experience, or
   º Have a combination of professional work and university experience that totals at least four years.
   • be prepared to take the exams in English.
   • have a valid international passport.
   • meet the professional conduct admission criteria.
2. Pass the Level I Exam (June or December).
3. Pass the Level II Exam (June).
4. Pass the Level III Exam (June).
5. Have four years of professional work experience in the investment decision-making process (accrued before, during, or after participation in the CFA Program).
   6.Join CFA Institute as a regular member.

OK, for now it's the brief overview. Hope it does favor!

source: CFA Institue