CFA from IIFP

What does it entail to become a CFA? What’s a CFA’s profile like?  What are the kinds of opportunities available today for CFAs? Through this article, we aim to answer these questions. So, read on…

CFA – A brief description:

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is a highly sought-after certification that gives you a head start in financial sector. However, it is also popular among people who are looking for a career shift. This is due to the fact that CFA® designation has become a sort of standard for excellence in Finance profession. CFAs have a thoroughly global investment perspective and a profound understanding of the global marketplace. No wonder, CFAs are highly-praised by employers round the world.

CFA’s Profile

CFAs are primarily involved in providing investment counseling to the clients. They endeavor to make their clients earn highest-possible profits through transactions in stock market. For this, CFAs conduct a comprehensive research on stocks and bonds of companies in diverse sectors. Some CFAs later become specialists for a particular sector, like IT, biotechnology, metals, banking, etc. CFAs also keep track of the history of companies’ stock prices so that they can devise not only the correct buy/sell proposition for clients, but also let them know of the pros and cons of stock-market investment. They also make their clients aware about the expenditures in bonds that are in fact long-term loans given to corporate houses.  Finally, a report is prepared that has all the points mentioned in a systematic manner. These points answer the concerns of clients as well as stock brokers, so that they acquire generous capital gains. Unlike MBA that offers an introduction to business and limited theoretical knowledge in finance, CFA provides the tools and skills to develop creative solutions to complex financial problems.

Eligibility and Opportunities

All the Graduates (in any stream) are eligible for becoming a Certified Financial Analyst. However, an understanding of Finance Management can hold you in good stead. Depending upon your experience, educational qualification, and your employer’s background/location, a CFA can expect decent salary at the very beginning of his/her career. Many CFAs also get to work as CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) of corporate houses, while many others work for prominent brokerage firms. Multinational companies provide regular bonuses and lofty incentives to their CFAs. Besides, CFAs frequently invest in stocks as a source of additional income.

Why should you consider IIFP for CFA?

• Around 110 hours of class room contact program plus 30 hours of online tests
• Detailed coverage of every topic
• Emphasis on problem solving and key concepts
• Practice Tests
• Small Batch Size
• Convenient Timing. Classes to take place in Saturday and Sunday
• Convenient Location. Close to Metro station
• Good track records in making students pass CFPCM Certification Programme.
• Eminent  experts in  respective modules  on board as teachers and facilitators

For detailed CFA curriculum, visit: http://www.iifpindia.com/cfa_curriculum.php