Is the CFA program targeted ONLY towards Financial Services professionals (already working in an investment management related field)?
No, it is a appropriate qualification for anyone who want to significantly expanded the breadth & depth of their knowledge in finance for positions such as Investment bankers, Financial/Investment Analysts, Fund/Portfolio Managers, Corporate Treasurers, Venture Capitalists, Bank/Pension/Capital Market Regulators, Insurance Professionals, Commercial Bankers, Financial product sales & marketing professionals such investment advisors, stock brokers, etc. 9) Would you recommend the CFA program (in terms of career progression/change of career) for a person with minimal Financial Services experience?(eg: software engineer, bank teller etc) Yes, absolutely. Any intelligent person with a Bachelor’s degree with no Finance experience could peruse CFA such as Lawyers, Engineers, Doctors, Art’s graduates. Of course they will have to master Bachelor’s level knowledge on Accounting, Economics, Statistical Techniques, etc. to pass CFA exams.
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