I just passed the CSC a few weeks ago. My employer paid, so I didn’t mind taking it. I read each book (10 days each Volume), did a few questions (i mean a few), and passed the exam with 80 overall.
I can say a few things about the course. It is one of the easiest tests I have ever taken. That being said, I do not regret taking it, as I gained some knowledge regarding the Canadian regulatary envirornment (which CFA and FRM have not provided).
If I ever had a choice to take another CSI courese vs CFA, I would do CFA everytime. That does not mean I will not be taking more CSI courses. If the time and money are there, why not?
donniekh is either a troll or not very bright. When I took the CSC I passed with 94% after about 20 hours of studying. Granted,I over studied but still. It’s way too easy of a course. Exams are offered daily in Toronto and at least twice a week in other major cities. No pressure to pass. Every question is straightforward. 60% is needed to pass. You could know only half the material and still pass with 70% versus knowing 70% of cfa level one and still fail.
as someone who has taken 6 CSI courses and has also written the Series 7 and 63, i can verify that the U.S. stuff is slightly more difficult, but can also be more annoying (e.g. Series 63) and that all CSI and FINRA courses are dirt when compared to the CFA. there’s something seriously wrong with you if you’re defending CSI courses.
i could walk into any CSI exam today, with no studying, and have a high probability of passing. if i did the same with any CFA exam, i’d fail 99 times out of 100.
I can’t believe how much crap the finance industry can get away with in Canada. From charging the highest mutual fund fees in the world to giving importance to the CSI.