CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is an international financial professional qualification certification, suitable for those who want to develop in the financial industry, engage in investment, asset management, risk management and other fields. Usually suitable for the following groups of people:
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Financial practitioners: practitioners in the financial field such as financial analysts, investment bankers, fund managers, and securities analysts.
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Financial professionals: Professionals in the financial field such as accountants, financial analysts, and financial advisors.
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Academic researchers: those engaged in academic research in finance, economics, etc., who wish to strengthen their knowledge and capabilities in the financial field.
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Graduates and students: Undergraduates and postgraduates who plan to enter the financial industry hope to improve their competitiveness through CFA certification.
The CFA exam is relatively difficult and is divided into three levels. Each level contains multiple exam subjects, covering investment management, asset valuation, financial statement analysis, financial markets, ethics and other fields. Difficulty increases step by step, and the knowledge covered is more in-depth and extensive.
As an international financial center, Shenzhen usually has a test center for the CFA exam. The exam is divided into two exam cycles, June and December, and the exam content is provided in English. Specific information such as exam registration, exam location and time can be inquired and understood through the official website of the CFA Institute.
The test preparation process requires a long period of study and preparation. Candidates are advised to plan in advance, prepare well, and participate in training courses and mock exams to increase the passing rate.