http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/apr2011/bs20110426_844533.htm
haha, haven’t even read more than the title and we’re already at ethics violation numero uno- using as a noun.
Speaking of CFA, what’s the rational behind the “CFA” is adj., not a noun rule?
I don’t think they really thought about this. I’m pretty sure that “Chartered Financial Analyst” is a noun.
Most recent comments after the article: Vinay Jun 10, 2011 2:54 AM GMT Dear Chabala,You could write to info@cfainstitute.org or contact this address131 Finsbury Pavement, 7th FloorLondonEC2A 1NTUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0) 20 7330 9500All the bestVinay jeff Jun 7, 2011 12:50 PM GMT It’s against the standards to refer to “CFA” as a noun. As in “I’m a CFA.” It’s a pretty tight-a**ed rule but you wrote it.Please correct to “CFA charterholder” or remove the rule (which i think is more reasonable Kabuhu Jun 6, 2011 2:47 PM GMT Zambia? give me 10 goats then I’ll give you more info…
I want to become a “portfolio manger”
My office has like ten charterholders (out of less than 20 staff) and *none* of them observe (at least in conversation) the CFA-is-not-a-noun convention. It is too cumbersome of a construct for casual conversation. Everyone always says “getting your CFA” or “being a CFA” etc. I’m sure the original intent of the CFAI was grounded in something but it’s rarely observed by actual charterholders who otherwise are highly attuned to ethical principles.
you have to eat at pret-a-manger to become a portfolio manger, DD.
mp2438 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > you have to eat at pret-a-manger to become a > portfolio manger, DD. That place is such a ripoff, I remember paying $5.95 for a mediocre ceasar wrap.
HAHAHAHAAHAHA on Pret!
ohai Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don’t think they really thought about this. I’m > pretty sure that “Chartered Financial Analyst” is > a noun. pretty funny, it never occurred to me that the term which CFA prohibits to be used as a noun is an acronym for three words that basically amount to a noun. so would you be allowed to say “I am a Chartered Financial Analyst”?
^ Nope.
you would be a Chartered financial analyst charter holder. 
Always room for more charters…
to my mind, the rule prohibits the use of CFA as a noun when referred to a person like “He is CFA”