Subject: L3 results day, CPA comparisons, Nov exam prep

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300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 23d to Nov'25 • 105d to Feb'26 • 204d to May'26

  • CFA L3 Aug results: We have got our fingers (and toes) crossed for you guys for 23rd Oct. While we fidget and wait, check out what you need to do if you passed L3, in terms of work experience requirements and updating your CV properly.
  • Epic CPA comparison guide: For those on the fence on a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) pathway, here's some useful, in-depth comparison of CPA vs other top 3 alternatives (MBA, Certified Management Accountant and Enrolled Agent). It's something worth considering given projected increases in demand for CPAs in the near future.
  • CFA Nov exam prep: With a few more weeks to go, it's time for doing lots of practice exams (which one?). For those behind schedule, we also included a couple of golden tips and strategies to finish all the mock exams before your exam day.

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Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?

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Both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and the Enrolled Agent (EA) designation can give your career a serious boost, and both tell the world you really know your stuff. In this guide, we’ll break down the CPA vs EA side by side; what they are, what it takes to earn them, and what life looks like once you’ve passed.

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In this guide, we’ll compare the CMA vs CPA side-by-side. We’ll look at everything from exam structure and eligibility requirements, to difficulty and pass rates. We’ll also compare the time and costs involved in earning them, and explore the career paths and salary potential associated with each to help you identify which is best aligned with your long-term career goals.

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Study Faster: How To Finish All CFA Practice Tests By Exam Day

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