There is no separate registration for offline classes.
We have three types of payment modes available – Online, UPI, and Offline.
Please note: There are payment gateways such as PAYUMONEY and WORLDLINE for international payment.
Delivery Charges: India – 0, Asia (outside India) – 2500, Outside Asia – 3000 *(All amounts in INR)
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We are sorry to inform you that no discount or concession or installment facility is available on our fees as our Class Fees are deliberately kept within a very reasonable limit to make it convenient for students. We barely increase the fee, yet we have been consistently adding benefits and resources for the students, like an App, regular mentoring, Placement Assistance, etc. The course fee includes Lectures, mind maps, Class notes, revision lectures, pen drive, (courier charges for India), and is inclusive of GST. Classes are accessible until you pass your exam and even if you defer your exam (You shall need to provide your result or deferral details of the institute). Also, any new chapters or changes are provided, without any extra fees.
We believe Education should be at affordable charges. And hence we like to keep it reasonable. We have built a strong fraternity of professionals without compromise in quality and mentoring. You may watch our lectures on YouTube and then Enroll. The course fees include mind maps, notes, revision lectures, pen drive (USB Drive), (courier charges for India). It is inclusive of GST as well. It does not include calculators or Schweser text books though.
Our class fees are deliberately kept within a very reasonable limit to make it convenient for students. We barely increase the fee, yet we have been consistently adding benefits and resources for the students, like an App, Regular Mentoring, Placement Assistance, etc.
The course fee includes Lectures, mind maps, class test book, revision lectures, pen drive, (courier charges for India), and is inclusive of GST. Classes are accessible until you pass your exam and even if you defer your exam(You shall need to provide your result or deferral details of the institute). Also, any new chapters or changes are provided, without any extra fees.
Often asked this question, and sounds a bit unethical to answer the same. You wouldn’t ask a Doctor, why should I visit you. My recommendation would be to watch the First few lectures on YouTube and then enroll. As there is no downside to it. Make sure to watch the Introduction playlist to know exactly how to begin preparation. It is the first class and a must Watch.
To still try and answer your question, I love Finance and love to teach. I teach using a White Board and not through a PPT. The objective is solely to get the Understanding and Foundation very strong. Make sure to include examples from the Economy/Businesses, also Bollywood and Sitcoms(Lame ones at the time). Trying to add more for the students, like placement help, pushing them to read all the time, articles and links, motivation and push through WhatsApp audio notes, Very detailed Hand holding through “Exam Mentoring” Lectures on How to study, practice, Revise, attempt the exam. Regular updates on syllabus position at month-end and doubt solving on WhatsApp groups to encourage healthy competition and give a push. There is a lot of material, practice available, and doing everything is not possible. I make sure, that I guide and logically explain why I am asking students to follow a particular way or a particular sequence of topics. It can guarantee that Every single topic is covered. Even if someone defers their exam, we extend the validity and all updates or additions or changes are shared via Google Drive. Despite GST and all the additions like MindMaps, etc, we prefer keeping the Fees constant, to keep it reasonable. Sounds like I am selling, hence watch the lectures on YouTube and decide for yourself.
Rest, the material and what all we provide, or your any further details can be shared by the coordinator.
We are Kolkata based. We conduct physical classes once a week and provide pendrive classes globally. Physical classes are based on new chapters, practice sessions, revision sessions etc. Rest of the lectures will be provided via google drive as well as pen drive in recorded format along with our own software link. The topics covered in the physical classes will also be uploaded in google drive. So, every student has access to every class. If you are not in Kolkata you can go for the pendrive classes, we provide pendrive classes globally.
We provide recorded lectures to you, but the content will be 100% as per your syllabus. Conducting live classes online creates technical issues, and you will not be able to view them multiple times, whenever you want. As we provide classes globally there will be different time zones for online live classes. Also, all the changes in the syllabus, any extra practice done in the current live batch, and any additional lectures are shared via google drive. Once the new term’s books and syllabus are released, we send all changes. The team shall inform in the group, about any new additional lectures shared.
Since there are too many exam terms throughout the year, it is not possible to have different batches for each exam term. Hence, I practice, revise, teach, based on the requirements for the respective batches.
Classes are taught in 3 formats (Digital board, Whiteboard, and Tablet). The classes that we will send to you are going to be 100% as per your current syllabus. If you enroll early before the new syllabus is released, then all-new chapters, changes and any additional lectures done shall be shared via google drive.
We do not provide subject-wise lectures. As all the lectures are taken by me for all subjects. And the logistics become difficult. Also, the classes are priced to keep it reasonable for the students.
Revision lectures of the relevant topics of the previous levels are included in the Pen Drive (For example revision of L1 lectures included in L2 class), but we do not provide the whole lecture series. Live Students are welcome to attend the Live or Backup class in the center of the previous level if they wish to.
In order to make the lectures conversational we have a mix of Hindi and English. The lectures are bilingual. You need to understand Hindi and English for the classes. Please watch some of the lectures on YouTube and then take a call.
Link:http://bit.ly/YT_AB
*Please note: MS-Excel is 100% English*
The duration of the Class Lectures ranges from Approximately 160-250 hours excluding revision and practice lectures. (Depending on the level of the course and change in curriculum, it keeps getting updated).
You have a total of 7 views per lecture which are valid till the exam date. This ensures that there is no misuse. If for technical reasons, you have lost views, or you need to revisit a topic beyond 7 times, you can reach out to our technical team, we may increase your view count. You don’t have to pay anything extra.
The validity is till you clear your exam. In case you defer or do not qualify for the exam, reach out to the tech desk with your enrollment number and the screenshot of the proof i.e. deferment/result/ institute payment receipt. We will help you with more views and extended validity. You don’t have to pay anything extra.
100% of LOS – Learning Outcome Statements are covered – every single chapter, every single subhead, and every single formula are covered in the lectures. Along with guidance lectures on “How to study and practice”, Calculator, Revision, Attempting paper, Revision, Formulas, etc.; along with Mentor notes on – How to focus, retain, manage studies with the job, etc.
On average, the lectures should be around 200-250 hours (the class Lectures except for revision and mentoring lectures). The exact duration can be availed from the coordinator. Also, our lectures aren’t very long as I make students write formulas, flow charts, or short notes in the margin while teaching and not the entire book. But because I explain every single LOS, every single point, formula, and concept, they stretch to the given duration. Hence, in my opinion, this duration is definitely required for building a strong base and concepts in Finance.
You will get the previously solved doubts in our app (available on App Store & Playstore). You will be a part of a WhatsApp group where you can post your doubts. Students solve each other’s doubts, which improves their own preparation, and clarity. Still if your doubts are unresolved, then there is a doubt session time on a weekly basis (timing shall be informed in the group). Students can reach out to sir personally during that time.
We provide one-device access only. You can access the lectures on
The lectures can be accessed on a single device. You can carry your device anywhere and access the classes. The Internet is required only to authenticate and begin the lecture, and nothing needs to be downloaded as the classes are already there with you on the pen drive (USB Drive).
Our lectures are compatible on Android phones only. You may run the classes on Windows as well as MacBook.
In CFA we recommend to practice from Institute resources (Bookshelf back questions, online Institute website questions, mock paper of current exam – all these resources are available on CFA Institute website after you enroll for the same). We provide practice book as well which has subject wise questions which you can solve after completing Institute Resources.
In FRM we provide the entire practice material, as the Institute does not provide enough resources which will be more than enough for you to crack the exam.
The CFA and FRM institute allow the following calculators:
Kindly go through the following link to learn:
After you get registered with us, within a couple of days we shall share your google drive link along with the software link. You will get the pendrive and the study materials delivered to your address within 7-10 working days depending on your location via courier.
After you place the order for the video classes and pay for the same, it will take us 3 to 4
business working days for payment settlement, after which we will dispatch the pen drive (USB
Drive). It might take an additional 2 to 3 days for you to receive the courier.
Students generally enroll anytime between 4-8 months before the exam, some starting as early as a year before as well. Would sincerely advise you to watch the entire Introduction Playlist, especially the “When to begin Preparation” lecture, on YouTube and make a wise decision.
You can also calculate when you should register for the exam using the exam calculator.
Exam Calculator: https://study.aswinibajaj.com/when-to-register/
Very difficult to pinpoint the number of Hours. The lectures are generally around 150-200 hours across CFA and FRM all levels. Please take an updated number of hours for your Exam from the Coordinator. As, there are “Exam Mentoring” lectures, covering How to Study”, How to revise and Attempt, “How to use the Calculator”, Revision Lectures, etc.
Also, with respect to the number of hours, it depends on the individual. You have to attend/watch a class, then study by yourself, and then practice. Your past education background, speed of understanding, focus while attending the class will matter. Not possible to quantify.
Would Sincerely advise you to watch the complete Introduction Playlist, especially the “Preparation and Material” Video, on YouTube and then take a decision. Also, complete a few chapters on YouTube and judge accordingly. The pace is generally slow in the beginning in the first 7-8 chapters and then picks up as you get in the study mode.
There are 2 types of registration with the institute – Early & Standard. We will always suggest students to go for early registration only, because the exam fee is less for early registration than standard. However, some students come to us after the early registration deadline (ERD) also. So, we need to guide the student accordingly. First, we need to ask in which attempt student is planning to give the exam. Second, we will check the ERD for that attempt.
Whether you take classes or self-study depends on the student and his understanding of Finance. In my opinion, you should evaluate if you have a background in Finance and how good your concepts are. Then you must attend the ‘Introduction’ Lecture on YouTube. The playlist has about 5-6 lectures and it tells you exactly how to prepare. You can order books and start studying. You can access a partial version of the course on our App/ Browser Version of the same and download the ‘Order of Study’. Once you begin preparation, the first few chapters for CFA & FRM L-1 are uploaded on YouTube and a couple of chapters for each of the other levels. After that you may decide whether you require classes or self-study would be better suited. It is always a good idea to take an informed decision. Make use of all the resources we have on our App and also on YouTube. For example, ‘Key Concepts’ playlist is very important after your syllabus is over. DO check the ‘Invest in Yourself’ playlist as well. Your concepts need to be thorough, your understanding and foundation for Finance needs to be great. Study well, enjoy the learning process.
Microsoft Excel is a very vital tool that employees working in any profile uses, be it an HR expert or a marketing executive or a Finance Professional. Whatever Data you crunch and analyse, you need to have a good hold on Excel, in terms of Speed, Execution, and Presentation.
There are advanced programs and statistical software as well, but in general Microsoft Excel comes in handy for all work profiles. Corporate Presentation goes beyond the use of just MS PowerPoint and Formatting and Reporting requires one to be quick at MS Word, which gets quite annoying. Therefore, the modules not only cover MS Excel and MS PowerPoint and MS Word as well.
The modules and worksheets that we use for Corporate Training are used for delivering lectures.
Watch the Link to know more: https://t.ly/KxreW
The classes are conducted using Practical Worksheets. They are solved in class, and the solution sheet have been designed in a way, that one may get back to the same for revising and recapitulating all that has been taught later. There are no tests being conducted at the moment. However, a completion certificate is provided.
Yes, we do provide placement assistance. We are trying to bridge the gap between job providers and job seekers.
To know more you can check our portal: www.cfafrmjobs.com
The passing rate at our Institute varies across courses and levels, but so far has been exhilarating. The passing rates for CFA/FRM, should be more than 70-80%. We try compiling the results and post the same on LinkedIn. I understand the concern, and would sincerely recommend you to watch the Introduction and then a couple of chapters uploaded on YouTube and take an informed decision. There is a lot of Time, Money & Effort being invested.
The scholarship application window is closed and will open in the coming months. To know more about the application window, check out the link mentioned below:
Access Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship and it is intended for you particularly if you feel that the CFA exam cost is a challenge owing to your difficult financial situation. It is available to both new and continuing candidates and can be used for all exam levels. With this scholarship, the student will only have to pay 250 USD for the exam registration fee. And also, the enrolment fee is completely waived off, & you only need to pay a balance $250.
To apply for your CFA exam Access Scholarship, you need to register at the CFA Institute website. After you create your account, you will be able to submit your application. NOTE: No changes are possible once you submit your application!
After you apply, do not register for your exam before you receive the scholarship.
Women’s Scholarships are offered to women interested in the CFA exam and ineligible for other CFA Institute scholarships. The scholarships aim at promoting broader participation of women in the CFA Program. With this scholarship, enrolment fee is waived and exam registration is reduced to USD350.
To apply for the Women’s Scholarship, CFA candidates need to:
Student Scholarships are awarded through universities and colleges affiliated with the CFA Program. As a student, you should check with your school if it’s affiliated and ask what you need to do to apply for the scholarship. Best, also ask about the rules governing the scholarship award, including the decision deadline. You are only required to pay $350 as registration fee instead of the $1,000 USD registration fee.
To apply, you must be a student enrolled at a school or college participating in the University Affiliation Program.
Login and complete the Student Scholarship Application
The Professor Scholarship is available to full-time college/university professors or administrators/department heads who teach a minimum number of credit hours at qualified institutions. Under the Professor Scholarship Program, you are only required to pay 350 USD as your registration fees.
To Apply for Professor’s Scholarship, CFA candidates need to:
Regulator scholarships are awarded by CFA Institute to eligible organizations, not to individuals directly. These organizations are then responsible for nominating employees to receive the scholarship. The program covers employees of financial regulators, central banks, securities commissions, qualifying stock exchanges, SROs and/or government entities. Specifically, those entities that oversee or regulate operations, standards of practice or business conduct of the investment management industry and which have entered into a program agreement with CFA Institute. With this scholarship, your registration fees are reduced to 350 USD.
To apply for this scholarship, your organisation must nominate you for it. For this, you must check with your HR or designated CFA representative.
You shall be eligible to pay the lower fee that was applicable before the early bird deadline even after the deadline if you had applied for a scholarship and did not receive the same. Because the institute takes time to give out the scholarship details and the early bird deadline is over, hence those who have applied and did not receive scholarship do get to pay the early bird fee and register for the exam. Please check the following link for further details:https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/scholarships
Students and faculty in GARP Academic Partner programs have exclusive access to scholarships which covers FRM Part 1’s registration fees.
Meet one of the following CFA education or work experience requirements:
Check the lecture on the Eligibility Criteria and make an informed decision!
Link: https://youtu.be/m0QGMKO4wNg
To check the eligibility: https://study.aswinibajaj.com/eligibility-test/
As such, there are no minimum eligibility requirements to write the exam. Even an undergraduate is eligible to give the FRM Part 1 exam. You can take the FRM Part 2 only when you complete the FRM Part-1 exam.
To check the eligibility: https://study.aswinibajaj.com/eligibility-test/
CFA fees consists of:
Check out the link for more details regarding the registration fee: Registration Fees Details
FRM fees consists of:
Check out the link for more details regarding the registration fee: https://www.garp.org/frm/fees-payments
It clearly divides and defines the subheads within a chapter.
Candidates can pay for their exam registration via the following three options:
For any manual payments by check or wire, there is a USD 50.00 processing fee that will be added to a candidate’s invoice. Candidates should be sure to include their GARP ID, a copy of their invoice, and their signature for approval.
For more information, please check the institute website – https://www.garp.org/frm/fees-payments
In an effort to (1) streamline the registration process and (2) collect only essential information, the institute has updated the exam registration process. CFA Institute will no longer collect passport number or expiry date. They will still collect passport country of issuance. Registered candidates will notice their passport number and expiry date no longer appear in their account; this is not an error. Candidates no longer have to confirm this data. They merely have to bring a valid (not expired) passport to the test center on exam day.
The membership benefits include:
Scheduled candidates may purchase a USD 399 deferral up until 24 hours before the scheduled exam appointment that allows the candidate to postpone their exam from their current exam window to a future one. If the candidate doesn’t have a scheduled appointment, they have up until 3 days following the close of the exam window to purchase a deferral.
When the candidate purchases a deferral, they may defer their exam appointment for up to 12 months, depending on their exam level. Once the deferral is purchased, the registration and the scheduled appointment will be cancelled immediately. Please note that your decision is binding. Only one paid deferral is permitted for each paid registration. You will not be able to defer a second time unless you pay for a new registration. No refunds will be available. Please check the link below for more information: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/about/governance/policies/cfa-program-deferral-policy-faq
For further queries, please mail or call the institute:
Email ID- info@cfainstitute.org
Phone no.- +1 (434) 951-5499
Candidates requesting a deferral for the upcoming exam must complete a form. All deferrals are processed through this form. The CFA Institute
contact center no longer accepts or processes deferral requests by phone or email.
Candidates will be granted a deferral for any of the reasons below. The institute will provide a deferral that can be used for any exam at your level within the next 12 months, as long as the registration window is open.
Please allow up to 5 weeks for the institute to complete processing of these requests.
At this time, deferrals are granted for the following reasons:
If you do not qualify under one of these reasons, then you are not eligible for a deferral.
Please check the link below for more information.
https://www.cfainstitute.org/about/governance/policies/cfa-program-deferral-policy-faq
Candidates may postpone their exam registration only once to the following two available exam windows.
You can defer one & half months before your exam date by paying an administrative processing fee of USD 250.
For more information, please check the GARP institute website – https://www.garp.org/frm/exam-policies
After completing all the 3 levels and having completed 4 years of Professional experience in the Finance or Investment related field, you may apply for the charter. You need to login to the Institute website and update details of your work experience. For example –teaching Finance also qualifies. You might be working for a Manufacturing company but might be working in the treasury department and managing funds or investments. You will have to give details of your work and add two references, whom the Institute shall reach out and make them fill an online form. Non physical documents shall be required by the institute in normal circumstances.
Also, even if you do not have the charter, you can mention CFA L3 cleared on your resume, which informs the employer that you have qualified all the 3 exams. You may not take the charter if you wish to, as you will have to pay membership dues annually. Normally the company in which you work might be paying for the Charter.
For further details:
https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/membership/join/work-experience
Within 5 years from passing FRM Part – 2 you will need to submit a 2-year experience. The experience could be in BFSI sector in the risk domain. It could also be in any other industry provided it is in the Risk Area. You shall need to explain the same in more than 300 words, describing your work.
For example, if you are working in the Iron and Steel industry, and you are responsible to track Commodity prices, manage the risks with Raw Material/Finished Goods price fluctuations. Hedging where needed. You are managing the Finance, working capital or borrowings and managing the interest rate risks, or Forex risk being an Import/Export Company.
The idea is to be able to explain how your work is related to managing risk. You do not have to submit any certificate. Normally the Institute does not ask for the same, but you should be prepared for the same. They check your submission and then approve the same on mail. Before the work Experience, you may write you can write on your Resume that you have passed both the levels, and after the charter you can write FRM after your name.
Please check the Institute website for further details and clarifications: https://www.garp.org/#!/frm/frequently-asked-questions
No. Membership is not required for the FRM Exams. However, you will be automatically provided with complimentary membership privileges for one year once you pay for the enrollment fees in the FRM Program
First, log in to the CFA account. Go to CFA program > Study material > Mock exam.
Login to the Institute’s website > My Account > Profile > CFA Institute ID (7-digit number)
The subjects are divided into chapters, and the chapters are divided into different subheadings or LOS. The curriculum becomes very well defined with the LOS because it tells you exactly what you need to know and study. For example, LOS could mention – ‘Describe Mean Median and Mode’. In that case, you need to know the meaning and properties of these terms. But if the LOS states – ‘Calculate and understand mean, median and mode’. In this case you should be able to solve the sums on these as well.
The minimum passing score (MPS) for each level of the exam is determined by the CFA Institute each year after the administration of the exams. The MPS has never been released.
FRM exams are tough, but not as difficult as the CFA exams.
The pass rates for FRM Part 1 usually fall in the range of 40% and 50%. For Part 2, they range between 50% and 60%.
For the CFA exams, historical pass rates for Level 1 and Level 2 are generally in the range of 40% and 50%. Level 3 pass rates are usually in the ballpark of 50%. It’s this combination of lower pass rates and one more exam that makes the CFA tougher than the FRM.
Even if you didn’t have Maths in Class 11 and 12, you can still do CFA or FRM. Of course, you will have to work a bit harder as compared to the students who had Maths in 11 and 12 or are good at the subject.
Watch the above lectures and take an informed decision.
I believe the majority of the students pursuing CFA, FRM are working professionals at different stages of their career. Age is no bar, students from 20-50+ years pursue education. I am myself still studying and plan to do so my entire life.
Today more than ever, there is a need for continued education, and one needs to keep learning in order to grow.
However, I would suggest you to go through the Introduction playlist and make an informed decision before investing so much effort, time and money.
The syllabus and scope videos shall help you understand the suitability. And the Preparation part shall enable you to understand how you shall be able to manage.
Having said that, everyone manages with job and family, it is just the intent to make that long term investment that matters.
CFA is a course on Finance. Finance in itself is a stream and is definitely related to the Economy and commerce but is not the same.
CFA for example shall have 10 subjects, of which most of them are new subject-Derivatives, Fixed income, Equity, portfolio, Alternate Investment.
However, the commerce students have an edge in subjects like Economics (Studied a part of it in school) and Financial Reporting Analysis (FRM) (since they know Accounts). But the questions are application based, and it stretches beyond What they have studied. Also, FRA is about applying and being able to read and interpret Financial Repot. The non-commerce students have to put in a little extra effort to grasp, although everything is done from scratch and no prior knowledge is required.
The Engineering students have an advantage in the subject Quants which have topics on statistics, probability, compound Interest. The commerce students who are not good with Math’s or did not have the same in higher secondary have to put a little extra effort although everything is done from scratch. It is not difficult Math’s question, but applications, of basic principles to do calculations involving Money.
And as we see a very good proportion of MBA students are from Engineering background and Finance knowledge is required, hence even MBA students pursue CFA in order to specialize in Finance.
Watch the video for more information.
FRM is a course on Finance, specializing in Risk Management.
Finance in itself is a stream and is definitely related to the Economy and commerce but is not the same.
FRM, all the subjects are new and is unrelated to the general commerce and Accountancy subjects. However, the commerce students have a basic understanding of terms like asset, liability, profit, loss. Although everything is done from scratch and no prior knowledge is required.
The Engineering students have an advantage in the subject quants which has topics on statistics, probability, compound interest. The commerce students who are not good with math’s or did not have the same in higher secondary have to put a little extra effort although everything done from scratch. It is not difficult math’s questions, but applications of basic principles to do calculations involving Money.
FRM is a specialization in the area of Risk management and people with profiles in Audit, IT, Risk Department, pressure the same. The application is primarily in the Banking, Energy, Fintech, All Financial institution and related organizations. Please go through the syllabus and Scope portion of the First class playlist on YouTube.
CFA is a course on Finance and FRM is a course on Finance, specializing in Risk Management.
If you are a working professional, you should go through the Syllabus & Scope portion in the Introduction playlist on the YouTube channel and check which is closer to your profile. Better to make an informed decision before investing your time and money.
The difference between the number of levels, time taken to complete or the cost should not be a concern when you think from a long-term perspective.
The work experience requirement can be achieved post completing all levels and you can still write on the Resume, that you have cleared all levels.
FRM exam paper is relatively more difficult than the CFA
If you want to pursue both the courses, it is better or easier to start with CFA and then do FRM. Although one can start with FRM as well, everything is covered from scratch.
Watch the lecture to have all the information of both the courses
Eligibility Criteria, Exam Format, Difficulty Level, Cost, Job Profile, Pass Rate etc.
CA covers subjects and areas like accounts, cost, tax, audit, law. And finance is just one paper. CFA is a specialization in Finance.
Also, the expense part could be a contributing factor for finance. To know more, please check the following lectures:
Career seminar:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwM1NevJ8K8&list=PLGo7xSLWCf_zK_mUiXAWd_B9D4WMMtHyU
1st class of CFA Level 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BP837YAhwQ
CA covers subjects and areas like accounts, cost, tax, audit, law. And finance is just one paper.FRM is a specialization in Finance and Risk Management.
Also, the expense part could be a contributing factor for finance. To know more, please check the following lectures:
Career seminar:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwM1NevJ8K8&list=PLGo7xSLWCf_zK_mUiXAWd_B9D4WMMtHyU
1st class of FRM Part 1:https://bit.ly/3g69MS5
CFA, FRM, CAIA is referred to as Triple Crown in US. To know about finance watch the below lecture:
Watch this short clip to know more: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4etb4_jr1p4
If you’re an MBA student & confused if you should pursue CFA/FRM then watch this lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_bhOdkkTcA
If you are looking at doing an Industrial training, there are a couple of things you need to consider:
Hence we need to decide the tradeoff.
Hence, think, talk to people in that company over LinkedIn, evaluate your preparation, and take a decision and move forward. Do not over think and waste time. Write down all the pros and cons and decide. No one else can decide for you. Watch the following to know how to crack CA in first attempt: https://youtu.be/XydsHrgepX8
Want to pursue CA, CS, and CMA? Check out this lecture on detailed description about these courses:
https://youtu.be/9AwonAfO-yc
There are three things that I look at-
The above is not exhaustive but the points you need to think about. Whatever options you have, make sure to write down in a table the pros and cons of all offers. Then take an informed decision. Talk to multiple people in the profession, but It’s only you who has to decide.
To know which technical skills you should have: https://youtube.com/shorts/VFFeuBmMx2E?feature=share
The CFA Program would have taught you the theoretical base on valuation, investment banking etc. In Financial Modelling, you will learn how to use this conceptual understanding in the practical world of finance where you will prepare financial models of a company to estimate its valuation.
Random stock market courses and courses on Finance will not add the kind of value that you are aspiring for. Think long term and do not waste time on the same. However, there are areas where the skill is more important and it has to be learned through practice and may not have a said Degree/ Certification available. For example, Technical analysis needs to be learned before one takes a CMT exam. Also, for skills like MS Excel, R, SQL, etc. one has to learn. In areas as such, more important than the Institute is the credential of the trainer and the quality of training that matters. Since the ultimate objective of such training is going to be to enable you to crack the job interview.
For example, to learn Finance one studies CFA/FRM, and CA and MBA too have Finance subjects. But how to practically be able to make a Financial Model, or write Equity Research/Industry Research Report; one needs to learn the relevant skills.
Hence, do not go for short-term courses unless it is to acquire a skill. While joining, make sure to check the credentials of the trainer, review from students of previous batches, and also do not fall for “100% placement assistance”. Please check the designations and pay the previously placed students who have received them.
Do your research – Understand what shall look better on the resume:
Very Strong base in Finance, excel skills, Financial modeling, presentation, writing skills, communication skills. Investment banking, sounds glamorous but requires a lot of patience, accuracy, attention to details, relentless working hours, designing presentations, crisp writing skills, multiple iterations, valuation models, intense number crunching and modeling, cold mailers and follow-ups, negotiation skills, sharp pitching skills, data mining, extreme levels of self motivation to pick yourself up and move forward if a deal does not go through, apart from a very strong hold on Finance, which is a given.
Check the post to understand the qualities needed to be a successful Investment Banker: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aswinibajaj_investinyourself-leveragedgrowth-activity-6605843907462946816-j44c
Depends on a lot of factors:
If you’re still confused how to choose a career then learn from my journey. Make sure to watch this lecture: https://youtu.be/u_hWCPoSz8g
To know which combined courses will be best for you then watch this lecture on Comparisons & Combinations of Courses: https://youtu.be/4Hw3G15Ylgk
If you’re confused about what career to choose after 12th, then watch the below lecture to know the options:https://youtu.be/VwM1NevJ8K8
To know about the choices which you’ve have at the time of bachelor’s, Check this lecture: https://youtu.be/UfzWynePeFs
Yes, you can change your subjects after your class 12th. After class 12th, you’re left with several options to pursue your career. Now, you can take whichever stream you want. Check this lecture to know more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFIwL2E6ja8
Want to pursue Actuaries, ACCA, etc.? Check out this lecture on detailed description about these courses: https://youtu.be/wgD798aDExc
Know how to go ahead with two or more interests and steal the show: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uxtFhUYPU6Q