July 16, 2010
First in a series of profiles of recruiters and association representatives. Name: Deborah Clarke Title: Regional Director, Marketing – Southwestern Ontario Organization: Certified Management Accountants of Ontario Hometown: Grand Bend, Ontario Education/Qualifications: Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, (MBA); Certified Management Accountant (CMA) My first job as a kid: I worked at a roadside fruit stand in Grand Bend, Ontario at the young age [...]
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July 7, 2010
In order to obtain the CFA designation, one must have a bachelor’s degree or be in their final year of a bachelor’s degree program. Or, one can have four years of qualified work experience, not including summer work, part-time work or internships. Also, the potential candidate must also be prepared to sign contracts of Professional Conduct and Candidate Responsibility. When registering for the exams, there is a one-time program enrolment fee and an exam registration fee. The CFA Program is described as a graduate level self study program involving a broad curriculum. It consists of three exams. The Level I exam takes place in June and December. Moreover, the Level II and III are held in June only. Further, the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) consists of current investment professionals, who determine the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be a successful CFA in the workplace.
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