Kenteman asked:


I graduated from a Top 10 MBA program 16 years ago with a Finance degree. Unfortunately at that time there was no emphasis on finance majors taking the CFA exam. I worked for several years as a financial analyst, consultant and later as an ERP software analyst. Along the way I started an import/export business (doing it full time for past 5 years). I got into investing right after starting my business.

However, the itch to learn more about investment management was always there, but I had too many other things keeping me occupied and busy in life. After attending a seminar, I recently purchased the Stalla materials for the Dec. 2007 exam and have been studying them for the past 3 weeks. I now realize that I would be crazy to take this test in December, as there are a lot of things I have forgotten that I need to review as well as some family commitments that will limit my time for the next 2 months.

Any words of wisdom from people who have sat for the CFA exam?

Thanks

amit A asked:


presently bachelor degree in commerce.

Neo asked:


I am currently working for an IT consulting firm at New York. I dont wanna leave my current job and go for a full time finance course. I want to gradually move over to the investment banking.

bsb2 asked:


I am 28, Chartered Accountant, working for an accounting firm. Have developed experience on buy side transaction support work and aspire to work at an investment bank or private equity. But till now have had trouble breaking into the system, since my experience is ‘viewed’ as non core. Am getting older and therefore feel that whatever changes are required to change my career’s direction, they should be taken now. Have developed a lot of skills on the job, and am at decent position within my organisation.