Home Videos The CFA Exam is not the Best Option for Finance Professionals (Video)

The CFA Exam is not the Best Option for Finance Professionals (Video)

When you purchase through our sponsored links, we may earn a commission. By using this website you agree to our T&Cs.

We look into the CFA Exam, and discuss a more preferred option for actually learning the fundamentals of Finance.

cfa exam

0:04in this video we’re going to talk about the cfa exam
0:07chartered financial analyst over the weekend people took part in this
0:15endeavor and we’ll talk about some of the pluses and minuses and what’s the
0:20better preferred option very important the industry in a lot of times people
0:25think they can make money but if you really looking for a long-term plan and
0:30the better way you want to avoid the learning environment which are heavily
0:36concentrated
0:37cramming and test-taking vs understanding and learning material over
0:46a longer hole and then being able to think analytically the next level about
0:52the material and that’s really the important skill and finance
0:56so this insider cover some of the 20 horror stories about the brutal exam and
1:03anybody that puts them through this themselves through this you have to just
1:10question
…………………

9:52alternatives in order to see whether the benefits outweigh the costs
9:56the section and Newton critical analysis reason by elimination elimination
10:01analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systemic
10:05rejection of an acceptable alternative reductionism the analysis of complex
10:09being into simpler constituents systems analysis analysis of all aspects of the
10:15project along with ways to collect information about the operation of its
10:19part trend analysis analysis of change over time and so that’s why a lot of
10:25this animal
10:26medical thinking you can even find such degrees in engineering and that’s why
10:30engineers often do really well in business they start off and engineering
10:34and then transfer to an MBA and get their business and then go into wall
10:39street and they are often good the reason philosopher’s do so well and
10:43legal and law because they have really good thinking critical thinking and
10:47analytical skills and this can benefit you in business as well so that’s my
10:52take on the cfa exam
10:54I understand their pluses from the networking standpoint
10:58looks good on your resume and can get you higher pay and get your head but i
11:02think from the long-term standpoint there’s a better way to move forward in
11:07corporate finance
11:09ok so that’s our look at the cfa exam

Our Editorial Standards

At ValueWalk, we’re committed to providing accurate, research-backed information. Our editors go above and beyond to ensure our content is trustworthy and transparent.

EconMatters
Editor
Dividends

The Top Vanguard ETFs for Dividends

Dave Kovaleski19 hours

With concerns over market choppiness, investors can find good values in these excellent dividend ETFs. Dividend stocks and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are more popular investments when markets are volatile,...

Want Financial Guidance Sent Straight to You?

  • Pop your email in the box, and you'll receive bi-weekly emails from ValueWalk.
  • We never send spam — only the latest financial news and guides to help you take charge of your financial future.