Who is the youngest CFA holder?

Africa Rising: Isaac Simpson becomes youngest CFA Charterholder in Ghana. As the Wall street journal succinctly puts it, “The CFA Exams is the most difficult exam on wall street.” Isaac at 26, has been awarded the CFA Charter.

At what age do people become CFA?

There is no particular age for doing CFA. Anyone who is a finance enthusiast holds a passport and has done bachelors can pursue a career as CFA. For Level, I exams in 2013, the average age of test-takers was 27.2. Five years later, that number fell to 26.6 – a difference of around seven months.

Can CFA be done after 12?

Eligibility: You can start pursuing the CFP after the 12th while you can sit for the level 1 of The CFA® Program only after graduation or during the final year of your graduation.

Can you do CFA in 2 years?

CFA course takes from 1.5 years to 4 years to complete. If you clear all the exams in one attempt then you can complete it in 1.5 years.

How many CFA holders are there in Ghana?

55
Currently there are about 55 resident CFA charter holders in Ghana. This meets the minimum number of 50 needed to form a society in Ghana. Hence, the board of governors of CFA institute recently approved the application for the formation of a CFA Society in Ghana.

How many chartered financial analysts are there in the world?

There are more than 150,000 CFA® charterholders worldwide in 165+ countries and territories. CFA Institute has eight offices worldwide and there are 151 local member societies.

How do I register for CFA in Ghana?

To register for the programme, a delegate must fulfil the entrance requirements. You must have a bachelor’s degree, be in the final year of your bachelor’s degree, or have four years of qualified, professional work experience or a combination of work and college experience that totals at least four years.

What is the average age of a CFA level 1 candidate?

The upshot of this is that the CFA exams are becoming a student-thing. And as a result, the age of candidates taking the CFA exams is falling – especially CFA Level I. In 2009, the average CFA Level I candidate was aged 27.4. They’re now a whole year younger.

How long does it take to prepare for CFA level III?

While CFA Institute recommends candidates spend a minimum of 300 hours preparing for each level of the CFA exam, a June 2017 survey found that candidates actually spent an average of 335 hours preparing for Level III. How difficult is the Level III exam?

How often do you have to take the CFA exam?

The CFA Test Levels and Time. The test for level I is given in December and June, while the exams for levels II and III are given only once a year in June. Candidates must pass each level before moving on to the next. The statistics are grim. In any given year, only 40\% to 65\% of candidates for each level pass their exams.

How do I become a CFA Certified Financial Advisor?

To become certified, you must pass the three-level CFA exam, build up work experience before, during, or after the program, submit several letters of reference, and apply to join the CFA Institute. Is the CFA Exam Difficult to Pass?