CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Day & Results

What are the trends emerging in the latest CFA pass rates? We comb through the latest data to see the patterns and how they may be relevant to future exams.

Latest pass rate trends ➔

CFA Passing Score: MPS Estimates To Help Your Prep

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

CFA Institute does not release the passing score candidates need to beat to pass their exams. Having the MPS can be helpful, as it gives candidates a target for their mock exams, and gives them an idea of how well they're doing. Which is why we have been estimating the Minimum Passing score for more than 12 years now.

Latest MPS and historical trends ➔

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CFA Exam Results: How To Interpret CFA Results Charts

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Does the CFA results chart offer more info than at first glance? In this guide, we go through exactly what information is given through your results PDF, and how the interpretation can be used to make you perform better in your next exam.

CFA results interpretation guide ➔

CFA Exam Results: Top 5 Questions, Answered

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Candidates often have these five questions at the top of mind as they navigate results day. Here they are, answered and explained.

Top 5 results day FAQs, answered ➔

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This video focuses on profit maximization (for the CFA Level 1 exam):

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• average fixed, average variable, average total and marginal cost (AFC, AVC, ATC and MC) curves, facing firms which operate under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition
• criteria for choosing a level of output for which profits are maximized

Profit maximisation for CFA L1 ➔

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How To Properly Show CFA On Resume And LinkedIn

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Want to maximize employer attention to your CV and online profile, but also want to make sure your CFA status is advertised in a way that won't attract CFA Institute's pitchforks? Our guide will show you what to do.

Best way to display CFA everywhere ➔

Failed CFA Exams? 5 Clear Steps To Recover

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Failed your CFA exams? Don't panic, here's a step-by-step guide showing you the best way forward.

Failure recovery plan ➔

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Accounting Career Path: Roles, Salaries, Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

If you’re interested in pursuing accounting as a career, you’ll find a broad range of opportunities. From working for one of the Big Four firms, to running your own practice or using your skills in almost any industry you wish, accountants are always in demand. What sets accountants apart from the rest of the finance careers is that an accountancy qualification is typically mandatory for the field to progress.

Is accounting right for you? To answer that, here’s an in-depth look at the accounting career path and what it entails, from salaries, career progression, outlook and exit options.

All about the accounting career path ➔

How To Switch Careers From Engineering To Finance

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Making the switch from engineering to finance? It's a common transition, as many skills are transferable. We discuss how to leverage your engineering background to break into the finance industry, highlighting the relevant skills and the steps you can take.

Make the switch ➔