FRM Part 1 in Nov and CFA Level I in Dec

FRM
#1

Dear all,

Thanks for accepting my membership in this wonderful forum. Your site is really cool and helpful.

I need some advice about my plan to conquer CFA and FRM and I hope all you guys will reply to me.

I graduated in Dec with a major in banking and finance, had 3 months intern at a Big4 Audit firm and 3 months as a financial analyst at a big commercial bank. I plan to sit for FRM Part 1 in Nov and CFA level 1 in Dec. I just want to know, is this possible ? And how to conquer them ? I am going to finish my job and going to U.S to study Master in Banking and Finance this Aug. So, will this make too much pressure ?

Thank you very much for reading my post.

Sincerely,

#2

Personally, I would’ve thought the CFA L1 would be a good prep for FRM L1 as the FRM assumes you have knowledge.

But you obviously have a strong background in any case.

All things are possible.

Good luck.

#3

I dicided to make a try. Will not regret about this decision. Hope that the results will be fine.

#4

I took CFA level 1 this past June, and have begun studying for FRM for this November… (taking a chance on having passed L1 so i dont have to resit and defer the FRM exam)… I feel pretty confident with studying for FRM having studied 600+ hours for CFA L1. However, if I didnt have any CFA study experience under my belt, FRM would be nearly impossible… the level of quantitative subject matter is mind blowing… very hard.

#5

Quant is quite easy for me. Hence I hope that, I could beat both the exam if I have enough luck.

My strategy is as below, could you guys make any comment for me:

  • complete FRM core reading first (04 books, not too much work)

  • start to work with CFA after that and revise FRM by Kaplan notes

  • practise tests for both exam

Thanks.