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| The
CFA® Program: A Countercyclical Indicator |
by
J. Clay Singleton, CFA
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| When
the U.S. slips into a recession, the financial sector usually
suffers early and long. From Wall Street to Main Street, high-paid
professionals and back office workers lose their jobs at a rapid
clip. While economists debate whether the U.S. is in a recession,
the market for investment talent is sending a clear signal.
As Wall Street sheds jobs, the CFA® Program becomes more popular. |
| How
to Prepare for - and Pass - the Level I CFA Exam |
by
Jack S. Rader, CFA
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| Passing
the exam requires considerable effort. The more you do to prepare,
the more likely it is you will pass. This article is based on
interviews and discussions with successful candidates. Much
of the information provided is surprisingly timeless; that is,
successful candidates in 2004 did many things that contributed
to the success of candidates in 1983 when FAR started working
with candidates. |
| CFA
Vs. MBA, Which Is Best For You? |
by
Chad Sandstedt, CFA
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| It's
a question asked by nearly every aspiring finance professional
at one time or another -- is my time (and money) best spent
pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation or a Masters
in Business Administration? |
| Luck
Has Nothing To Do With It |
by
Stalla Review
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| A
special message from Stalla Review for Level I CFA candidates
preparing for the December 2004 CFA exam. |
| AnalystForum
Roundtable Discussion |
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| In
our innaugural AnalystForum roundtable discussion we ask the
experts about the state of the CFA exam and what it takes to
be successful in passing it. We've asked a group of experts
in CFA exam preparation for their opinions on the state of the
CFA program and how recent changes impact CFA candidates. Dr.
Andrew Temte, President and CEO of Schweser Study Program, Dr.
Thomas Gosnell of E&T NetPubs Review, and the Board of Experts
at PASS PRO; all develop test preparation materials for the
CFA exam. |
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