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Chartered Financial Analyst®

The gold standard qualification for topmost careers in Finance & Investment management globally

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6 months per level of CFA

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Imarticus Learning and KPMG in India collaborate together to create industry-led programs with real-world case studies, curated resources, an internship, and a joint certification — bridging academics with practical expertise for career success.

Industry-Relevant Resources
Practical Case Studies
Internship Opportunities with KPMG in India

Joint Certification:

Showcase your expertise with a joint certification upon completing the program, giving your resume a competitive edge.

Tailored Learning Materials:

Access exclusive resources specifically designed for CFA, US CMA, US CPA, FRM and ACCA aspirants.

Expert Webinars and Live Sessions:

Monthly webinars on current trends and industry insights. One-hour live sessions conducted by KPMG in India experts (12 sessions annually).

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Joint Certification:

Showcase your expertise with a joint certification upon completing the program, giving your resume a competitive edge.

Tailored Learning Materials:

Access exclusive resources specifically designed for CFA, US CMA, US CPA, FRM and ACCA aspirants.

Expert Webinars and Live Sessions:

Monthly webinars on current trends and industry insights. One-hour live sessions conducted by KPMG in India experts (12 sessions annually).

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Build Real-World Skills:

Solve 23 business case studies from top 5 global finance courses,aligned with your sessions and evaluated by KPMG in India experts.

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Internship for top performer:

Stand out with a unique opportunity to intern at KPMG in India, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to global industry practices.

Eligibility:

Open to the top performer who excel in internal assessments and pass the certification exam.

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What makes Imarticus Learning your perfect learning partner for CFA

Imarticus Learning ∞ KPMG in India

Imarticus Learning ∞ KPMG in India

Industry-led CFA prep program featuring real-world case studies, curated resources, and a joint certification with KPMG in India.

India’s First & Only

India’s First & Only

We are India's First & Only Approved Prep Provider for the World's Top 5 Certifications in Accounting & Finance - CFA, ACCA, US CPA, US CMA & FRM.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

When you study for your CFA course at Imarticus, you have a 100% guarantee to pass & if you fail to do so we refund you 50% of your course fee.

Course Materials from Kaplan Schweser

Course Materials from Kaplan Schweser

Experience the best learning resources from Kaplan Schweser, which is the globally trusted content for CFA preparation. Get books, study notes, question banks, and mocks to prepare for the CFA Exam.

Dual Teacher Model

Dual Teacher Model

With a dual-teacher model, the charter faculty conducts live online classes for students, while a second teacher is available to provide one-on-one support and guidance to students 24x7.

Pre-placement Bootcamp

Pre-placement Bootcamp

After successfully clearing CFA Level 1, Imarticus Learning provides placement support, including mentorship, resume building, mock interviews and offering real interview opportunities.

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Minimum eligibility: Candidates who are in their 1st Year of Bachelor’s Degree

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Industry-aligned CFA preparation program in collaboration with KPMG in India

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CFA curriculum overview

The CFA curriculum covers both fundamental and advanced investment analysis and portfolio management skills across its three modules, aligning with current industry demands.

Before starting your CFA preparation journey, laying a strong foundation is important. The CFA Institute offers prerequisite readings encompassing quantitative methods, economics, and financial statement analysis. While this content won't be directly tested in the CFA exam, it is a prerequisite for grasping the core curriculum.
These prerequisites are the building blocks to your CFA exam success. Start strong and achieve remarkable results on your CFA preparation journey!

The core module has 10 subjects. The weightage and depth of coverage and curriculum differ depending on the exam level you are preparing for. Details of the curriculum for each are shown below.
CFA Level 1
CFA Level 2
CFA Level 3

In this section, the learner will develop financial analysis skills to calculate returns, assess risk, and make data-driven decisions for investment management

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Rates and Returns

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Time Value of Money in Finance

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Statistical Measures of Asset Returns

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Probability Trees and Conditional Expectations

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Portfolio Mathematics

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Simulation Methods

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Estimation and Inference

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Hypothesis Testing

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Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests of Independence

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Simple Linear Regression

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Introduction to Big Data Techniques

This section teaches analysis of fundamental concepts of supply and demand for individual consumers and firms. This also covers the various market structures that firms operate in as well as macroeconomic concepts and principles, including aggregate output and income measurement, aggregate demand and supply analysis, and analysis of economic growth factors. The section concludes with coverage of the business cycle and its effect on economic activity.

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The Firm and Market Structures

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Understanding Business Cycles

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Fiscal Policy

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Monetary Policy

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Introduction to Geopolitics

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International Trade

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Capital Flows and the FX Market

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Exchange Rate Calculations

In this topic, you learn the fundamentals of portfolio and risk management, including return and risk measurement and portfolio planning and construction. You learn to examine the needs of individual and institutional investors along with the range of available investment solutions. The capital asset pricing model is used to identify optimal risk in portfolios.

Topics
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Portfolio Risk and Return: Part I

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Portfolio Risk and Return: Part II

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Portfolio Management: An Overview

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Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction

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The Behavioural Biases of Individuals

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Introduction to Risk Management

This topic provides an introduction to corporate governance as well as investing and financing decisions. This section presents an overview of corporate governance along with a framework for understanding and analyzing corporate governance and stakeholder management. This also highlights the growing impact of environmental and social considerations in investing. We cover how companies make use of leverage and manage their working capital to meet short-term operational needs.

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Organizational Forms, Corporate Issuer Features, and Ownership

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Investors and Other Stakeholders

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Corporate Governance: Conflicts, Mechanisms, Risks, and Benefits

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Working Capital and Liquidity

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Capital Investments and Capital Allocation

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Capital Structure

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Business Models

This section provides a thorough explanation of financial reporting procedures and the standards that govern financial reporting disclosures, with an emphasis on basic financial statements and how alternative accounting methods affect those statements and the analysis of them. This section teaches to examine primary financial statements and provide a general framework for conducting financial statement analysis.

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Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis

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Analyzing Income Statements

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Analyzing Balance Sheets

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Analyzing Statements of Cash Flows I

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Analyzing Statements of Cash Flows II

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Analysis of Inventories

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Analysis of Long-Term Assets

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Topics in Long-Term Liabilities and Equity

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Analysis of Income Taxes

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Financial Reporting Quality

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Financial Analysis Techniques

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Introduction to Financial Statement Modeling

This section explores the characteristics of equity investments, security markets, and indexes and explains how to analyze industries, companies, and equity securities as well as the use of basic equity valuation models. Global equities are important for meeting longer-term growth and diversification objectives.

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Market Organization and Structure

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Security Market Indexes

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Market Efficiency

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Overview of Equity Securities

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Company Analysis: Past and Present

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Industry and Competitive Analysis

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Company Analysis: Forecasting

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Equity Valuation: Concepts and Basic Tools

This section explains how to describe fixed income securities and their markets, yield measures, risk factors, and valuation measurements and drivers. This also covers calculating yields, values of fixed income securities, the securitization of assets, the fundamentals of bond returns and risks, and basic principles of credit analysis.

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Fixed-Income: Instruments Features

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Fixed-Income Cash Flows and Types

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Fixed-Income Issuance and Trading

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Fixed-Income Markets for Corporate Issuers

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Fixed-Income Markets for Government Issuers

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Fixed-Income Bond Valuation: Prices and Yields

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Yield and Yield Spread Measures for Fixed-Rate Bonds

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Yield and Yield Spread Measures for Floating-Rate Instruments

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The Term Structure of Interest Rates: Spot, Par, and Forward Curves

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Interest Rate Risk and Return

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Yield-Based Bond Duration Measures and Properties

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Yield-Based Bond Convexity and Portfolio Properties

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Curve-Based and Empirial Fixed-Income Risk Measures

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Credit Risk

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Credit Analysis for Government Issuers

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Credit Analysis for Corporate Issuers

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Fixed-Income Securitization

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Asset-Backed Security (ABS) and Instrument and Market Features

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Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS) Instrument and Market Features

This section teaches you to build the conceptual framework for understanding the basic derivatives and derivative markets. You then get introduced to essential features and valuation concepts for forward commitments such as forwards, futures, swaps, and contingent claims. Finally, you learn to examine arbitrage, a critical concept that links derivative pricing to the price of the underlying asset.

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Derivative Instrument and Derivative Market Features

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Forward Commitment and Contingent Claim Features and Instruments

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Derivative Benefits, Risks, and Issuer and Investor Uses

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Arbitrage, Replication, and the Cost of Carry in Pricing Derivatives

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Pricing and Valuation of Forward Contracts and for an Underlying with Varying Maturities

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Pricing and Valuation of Futures Contracts

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Pricing and Valuation of Interest Rates and Other Swaps

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Pricing and Valuation of Options

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Option Replication Using Put–Call Parity

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Valuing a Derivative Using a One-Period Binomial Model

This topic explores alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, commodities, and infrastructure. You cover the use of alternative investments for diversifications and higher returns. In this curriculum, you understand alternative investments and the characteristics they have in common.

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Alternative Investment Features, Methods, and Structures

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Alternative Investment Performance and Returns

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Investments in Private Capital: Equity and Debt

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Real Estate and Infrastructure

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Natural Resources

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Hedge Funds

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Introduction to Digital Assets

The focus of this topic is ethics, related challenges to ethical behavior, and the role ethics and professionalism play in the investment industry. CFA institute provides a framework to support ethical decision-making

Topics
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Ethics and Trust in the Investment Profession

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Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

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Guidance for Standards I–VII

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Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards

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Ethics Application

CFA Level 1
CFA Level 2
CFA Level 3

In this section, the learner will develop financial analysis skills to calculate returns, assess risk, and make data-driven decisions for investment management

Topics
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Rates and Returns

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Time Value of Money in Finance

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Statistical Measures of Asset Returns

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Probability Trees and Conditional Expectations

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Portfolio Mathematics

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Simulation Methods

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Estimation and Inference

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Hypothesis Testing

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Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests of Independence

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Simple Linear Regression

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Introduction to Big Data Techniques

This section teaches analysis of fundamental concepts of supply and demand for individual consumers and firms. This also covers the various market structures that firms operate in as well as macroeconomic concepts and principles, including aggregate output and income measurement, aggregate demand and supply analysis, and analysis of economic growth factors. The section concludes with coverage of the business cycle and its effect on economic activity.

Topics
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The Firm and Market Structures

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Understanding Business Cycles

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Fiscal Policy

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Monetary Policy

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Introduction to Geopolitics

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International Trade

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Capital Flows and the FX Market

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Exchange Rate Calculations

In this topic, you learn the fundamentals of portfolio and risk management, including return and risk measurement and portfolio planning and construction. You learn to examine the needs of individual and institutional investors along with the range of available investment solutions. The capital asset pricing model is used to identify optimal risk in portfolios.

Topics
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Portfolio Risk and Return: Part I

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Portfolio Risk and Return: Part II

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Portfolio Management: An Overview

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Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction

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The Behavioural Biases of Individuals

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Introduction to Risk Management

This topic provides an introduction to corporate governance as well as investing and financing decisions. This section presents an overview of corporate governance along with a framework for understanding and analyzing corporate governance and stakeholder management. This also highlights the growing impact of environmental and social considerations in investing. We cover how companies make use of leverage and manage their working capital to meet short-term operational needs.

Topics
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Organizational Forms, Corporate Issuer Features, and Ownership

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Investors and Other Stakeholders

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Corporate Governance: Conflicts, Mechanisms, Risks, and Benefits

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Working Capital and Liquidity

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Capital Investments and Capital Allocation

--

Capital Structure

--

Business Models

This section provides a thorough explanation of financial reporting procedures and the standards that govern financial reporting disclosures, with an emphasis on basic financial statements and how alternative accounting methods affect those statements and the analysis of them. This section teaches to examine primary financial statements and provide a general framework for conducting financial statement analysis.

Topics
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Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis

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Analyzing Income Statements

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Analyzing Balance Sheets

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Analyzing Statements of Cash Flows I

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Analyzing Statements of Cash Flows II

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Analysis of Inventories

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Analysis of Long-Term Assets

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Topics in Long-Term Liabilities and Equity

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Analysis of Income Taxes

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Financial Reporting Quality

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Financial Analysis Techniques

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Introduction to Financial Statement Modeling

This section explores the characteristics of equity investments, security markets, and indexes and explains how to analyze industries, companies, and equity securities as well as the use of basic equity valuation models. Global equities are important for meeting longer-term growth and diversification objectives.

Topics
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Market Organization and Structure

--

Security Market Indexes

--

Market Efficiency

--

Overview of Equity Securities

--

Company Analysis: Past and Present

--

Industry and Competitive Analysis

--

Company Analysis: Forecasting

--

Equity Valuation: Concepts and Basic Tools

This section explains how to describe fixed income securities and their markets, yield measures, risk factors, and valuation measurements and drivers. This also covers calculating yields, values of fixed income securities, the securitization of assets, the fundamentals of bond returns and risks, and basic principles of credit analysis.

Topics
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Fixed-Income: Instruments Features

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Fixed-Income Cash Flows and Types

--

Fixed-Income Issuance and Trading

--

Fixed-Income Markets for Corporate Issuers

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Fixed-Income Markets for Government Issuers

--

Fixed-Income Bond Valuation: Prices and Yields

--

Yield and Yield Spread Measures for Fixed-Rate Bonds

--

Yield and Yield Spread Measures for Floating-Rate Instruments

--

The Term Structure of Interest Rates: Spot, Par, and Forward Curves

--

Interest Rate Risk and Return

--

Yield-Based Bond Duration Measures and Properties

--

Yield-Based Bond Convexity and Portfolio Properties

--

Curve-Based and Empirial Fixed-Income Risk Measures

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Credit Risk

--

Credit Analysis for Government Issuers

--

Credit Analysis for Corporate Issuers

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Fixed-Income Securitization

--

Asset-Backed Security (ABS) and Instrument and Market Features

--

Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS) Instrument and Market Features

This section teaches you to build the conceptual framework for understanding the basic derivatives and derivative markets. You then get introduced to essential features and valuation concepts for forward commitments such as forwards, futures, swaps, and contingent claims. Finally, you learn to examine arbitrage, a critical concept that links derivative pricing to the price of the underlying asset.

Topics
--

Derivative Instrument and Derivative Market Features

--

Forward Commitment and Contingent Claim Features and Instruments

--

Derivative Benefits, Risks, and Issuer and Investor Uses

--

Arbitrage, Replication, and the Cost of Carry in Pricing Derivatives

--

Pricing and Valuation of Forward Contracts and for an Underlying with Varying Maturities

--

Pricing and Valuation of Futures Contracts

--

Pricing and Valuation of Interest Rates and Other Swaps

--

Pricing and Valuation of Options

--

Option Replication Using Put–Call Parity

--

Valuing a Derivative Using a One-Period Binomial Model

This topic explores alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, commodities, and infrastructure. You cover the use of alternative investments for diversifications and higher returns. In this curriculum, you understand alternative investments and the characteristics they have in common.

Topics
--

Alternative Investment Features, Methods, and Structures

--

Alternative Investment Performance and Returns

--

Investments in Private Capital: Equity and Debt

--

Real Estate and Infrastructure

--

Natural Resources

--

Hedge Funds

--

Introduction to Digital Assets

The focus of this topic is ethics, related challenges to ethical behavior, and the role ethics and professionalism play in the investment industry. CFA institute provides a framework to support ethical decision-making

Topics
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Ethics and Trust in the Investment Profession

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Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

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Guidance for Standards I–VII

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Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards

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Ethics Application

A Practical Skills Module (PSM) uses a combination of videos, multiple-choice questions, guided practice, and case studies to develop your practical skills. To receive your exam result, you must complete at least one PSM at each level. Each PSM takes 10-15 hours to complete.

For CFA Level 1

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Build a three-statement financial model showcasing an understanding of business issues, design best practices, and technical skills.

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Develop fluency in writing Python code for finance-based data science projects using Jupyter Notebooks.

For CFA Level 2

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Analyse best-in-class practices of successful equity research analysts and apply them to your practice.

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Develop the skills to execute financial data science workflows using Python by applying advanced machine learning techniques from forecasting EPS changes to sentiment analysis.

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Develop fluency in writing Python code for finance-based data science projects using Jupyter Notebooks.

For CFA Level 3

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Develop, implement, and manage an institutional investor portfolio, drawing from lessons learned in the CFA curriculum and using advanced Excel skills.

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Learn to analyze macroeconomic trends, market impacts, and policy effects to make informed investment and financial decisions.

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Design, execute, and oversee an institutional portfolio using CFA concepts and advanced Excel techniques to optimize performance.

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Develop private wealth strategies by applying behavioral finance insights, data analysis, and Excel modeling to optimize client portfolios and financial decisions.

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Become a CFA-certified professional and excel in top finance roles globally

Credit Research Analyst

Credit Research Analyst

The Credit Research Analyst evaluates the creditworthiness of companies or entities by analysing financial statements, economic data, and market trends. This role involves assessing risks, making recommendations, and presenting findings to support lending and investment decisions.

₹12 LPA

*Average Salary in India

$113,000

*Average Salary in Abroad

Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Analyst

The Quantitative Analyst develops complex models and algorithms to analyse financial data and predict market trends. This role involves leveraging mathematical and statistical techniques to improve investment strategies, risk management, and trading decisions.

₹18 LPA

*Average Salary in India

$253,000

*Average Salary in Abroad

Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

The Investment Analyst conducts in-depth research on markets, industries, and companies to identify potential investment opportunities. This role involves analysing financial data, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to portfolio managers and investors.

₹11 LPA

*Average Salary in India

$115,000

*Average Salary in Abroad

Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

The Risk Analyst assesses financial and operational risks that may impact an organisation's performance. This role involves evaluating risk factors, performing scenario analysis, and recommending strategies to mitigate risks and enhance financial stability.

₹16 LPA

*Average Salary in India

$175,000

*Average Salary in Abroad

Equity Research Analyst

Equity Research Analyst

The Equity Research Analyst specialises in analysing stocks and providing insights on equity investments. This role involves assessing financial reports, market trends, and company performance to generate investment recommendations for institutional and individual investors.

10.5 LPA

*Average Salary in India

$161,000

*Average Salary in Abroad

Investment Banker

Investment Banker

The Investment Banker advises corporations on mergers, acquisitions, and capital-raising efforts. This role involves structuring deals, performing valuations, and providing strategic guidance to clients on financial transactions that maximise shareholder value.

₹15 LPA

*Average Salary in India

$122,000

*Average Salary in Abroad

Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager

The Portfolio Manager oversees a portfolio of investments, making decisions on asset allocation, investment strategies, and risk management. This role involves monitoring market conditions, evaluating performance, and adjusting the portfolio to meet clients' financial objectives.

₹12.6 LPA

*Average Salary in India

$128,000

*Average Salary in Abroad

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Your CFA roadmap

Expert-Led Learning

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Expert-Led Learning

Learn from CFA-certified instructors through live structured classes.
Enrol for cfa

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Enrol for cfa

Register for the CFA program to begin your journey.
kaplan study material

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kaplan study material

Utilise trusted study materials from Kaplan Schweser.
practice and support

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practice and support

Get hands-on practice with personalised doubt-solving sessions.
kaplan mocks

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kaplan mocks

Simulate real exam conditions with Kaplan mock tests.
pass cfa exams

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pass cfa exams

Successfully pass the CFA exams on your first attempt.
Placement Bootcamp

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Placement Bootcamp

Receive personalised career guidance and job placement assistance.
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cfa chartholder

Achieve your CFA designation and advance your career.
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Learn from industry-leading CFA Experts and Financial Stalwarts

Ankur Kulshreshta
Ankur Kulshreshta

Ankur Kulshreshta

Ankur Kulshreshta

CFA, Chartered Accountant, Executive Fellow (IIM Calcutta & IIM Rohtak), FRM, CFP

Ankur Kulshrestha is a CFA Charterholder with nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry. In addition to being a CFA, he is also a qualified Chartered Accountant and an Executive Fellow from both IIM Calcutta and IIM Rohtak.

Ankur holds the FRM certification from GARP (USA) and the CFP certification from FPSB (USA). With close to 10 years of experience in training CFA aspirants, he has also served as a corporate trainer with EY.

Pankaj Goel
Pankaj Goel

Pankaj Goel

Pankaj Goel

CFA, CPA, FMVA, BCom (Hons), MCom, NCFM, NISM, CFP

Pankaj Goel is a seasoned financial expert with over 15 years of experience across financial planning, equity research, and wealth management. A CFA Charterholder, he also holds certifications from NCFM, NISM, CPA, FMVA, and academic credentials including B.Com (Hons) and M.Com.

In 2008, Pankaj became the youngest CFP in India, kickstarting a prolific career in training and mentorship. He has since trained thousands in financial planning and wealth management, and conducted corporate sessions for top organisations like Goldman Sachs, Hindware, HFCL, IDBI Bank, and ICAI. His core expertise includes financial modelling, equity valuations, and portfolio strategies.

Neeraj Gupta
Neeraj Gupta

Neeraj Gupta

Neeraj Gupta

CFA (US), CFP, MBA in Finance

Neeraj Gupta is a CFA (US) Charterholder, CFP, and MBA in Finance with over 21 years of experience. A seasoned educator and corporate trainer, he specialises in Equity Analysis, Debt Markets, Macro-Economic Dynamics, Mutual Funds, and Fixed Income Securities.

Having conducted 600+ workshops, Neeraj has served as visiting faculty at the National Institute of Financial Management and Goldman Sachs. A Certified Master Trainer for the BFSI sector under PMKVY, he has also led corporate training for Axis Bank, DSPBR, ICICI Prudential, and Citi Bank.

Sonia Varshneya
Sonia Varshneya

Sonia Varshneya

Sonia Varshneya

Associate director, CFO Advisory at KPMG in India

Sonia is an Associate Director with the CFO Advisory practice at KPMG in India, bringing over 13 years of experience in statutory audits, financial reporting, and accounting advisory. She has led multiple IFRS/Ind AS implementation and convergence projects across industries and advised clients on complex technical accounting matters. Sonia has also conducted professional training sessions in India and South Africa, and has taught at leading universities through both online and in-person formats.

Manish Kaushik
Manish Kaushik

Manish Kaushik

Manish Kaushik

Director, CFO Advisory at KPMG in India

Manish is a Director with CFO Advisory practice at KPMG in India, with 15+ years of experience across IFRS, US GAAP, and Indian GAAP. He has led finance transformation and automation initiatives across sectors including oil & gas, renewables, retail, pharma, and e-commerce. With strong finance-tech expertise, he has overseen end-to-end ERP delivery and drives innovation in financial reporting. Manish is also a seasoned trainer, known for his engaging sessions on Advanced Excel, Macros, and KPMG in India’s accounting programs.

Sakshi Gour
Sakshi Gour

Sakshi Gour

Sakshi Gour

Associate Director, CFO Advisory at KPMG in India

Sakshi is an Associate Director with CFO Advisory at KPMG in India, specializing in accounting solutions for the renewable energy sector. With 11+ years of experience in financial reporting, audits, and IFRS/Ind AS advisory across industries, she’s known for her hands-on client approach and problem-solving skills. Sakshi also leads corporate and university training programs, including a Ministry of Home Affairs initiative for students in Jammu & Kashmir.

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CFA: The gold standard in global finance

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is the gold standard in investment management and financial analysis. Recognised worldwide & being the most respected and credible qualification in Finance, it demonstrates deep expertise in portfolio management, risk assessment, and financial strategy. Earning the CFA charter positions professionals for leadership roles in global finance.

160+ Societies

160+ Societies

Global professional network

100+ Countries

100+ Countries

Recognise the CFA certification

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CFA Charterholders Globally

The CFA credential

The CFA credential

One of the most respected designations in finance

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Establish your authority as a finance professional with the CFA charter

Earning the CFA designation empowers individuals with cutting-edge expertise in finance, making them indispensable assets across multiple financial industries in India.

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Master Global Financial Standards

CFA charterholders leverage their extensive understanding of international practices to navigate both local and global markets with finesse, bringing fresh perspectives and adaptability.

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Demand Across Premier Industries

From commercial banking, investment banking, research and investment firms to private equity, asset management and corporate finance, CFAs are the driving force behind strategic decisions and innovative investment analysis.

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Competitive Income with Growth Potential

The CFA qualification offers professionals access to highly rewarding career paths, marked by substantial salaries and accelerating advancement into senior-level positions.

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Open Doors to Global Leadership Roles

Obtaining the CFA charter signifies excellence, granting access to distinguished positions and sustained career development within renowned financial institutions worldwide.

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Master Global Financial Standards

CFA charterholders leverage their extensive understanding of international practices to navigate both local and global markets with finesse, bringing fresh perspectives and adaptability.

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Demand Across Premier Industries

From commercial banking, investment banking, research and investment firms to private equity, asset management and corporate finance, CFAs are the driving force behind strategic decisions and innovative investment analysis.

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Competitive Income with Growth Potential

The CFA qualification offers professionals access to highly rewarding career paths, marked by substantial salaries and accelerating advancement into senior-level positions.

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Open Doors to Global Leadership Roles

Obtaining the CFA charter signifies excellence, granting access to distinguished positions and sustained career development within renowned financial institutions worldwide.

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Master Global Financial Standards

CFA charterholders leverage their extensive understanding of international practices to navigate both local and global markets with finesse, bringing fresh perspectives and adaptability.

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Demand Across Premier Industries

From commercial banking, investment banking, research and investment firms to private equity, asset management and corporate finance, CFAs are the driving force behind strategic decisions and innovative investment analysis.

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Competitive Income with Growth Potential

The CFA qualification offers professionals access to highly rewarding career paths, marked by substantial salaries and accelerating advancement into senior-level positions.

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Open Doors to Global Leadership Roles

Obtaining the CFA charter signifies excellence, granting access to distinguished positions and sustained career development within renowned financial institutions worldwide.

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Master Global Financial Standards

CFA charterholders leverage their extensive understanding of international practices to navigate both local and global markets with finesse, bringing fresh perspectives and adaptability.

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Demand Across Premier Industries

From commercial banking, investment banking, research and investment firms to private equity, asset management and corporate finance, CFAs are the driving force behind strategic decisions and innovative investment analysis.

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Competitive Income with Growth Potential

The CFA qualification offers professionals access to highly rewarding career paths, marked by substantial salaries and accelerating advancement into senior-level positions.

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Open Doors to Global Leadership Roles

Obtaining the CFA charter signifies excellence, granting access to distinguished positions and sustained career development within renowned financial institutions worldwide.

CFA exam structure

CFA Level 1
CFA Level 2
CFA Level 3

Key months of CFA exam calendar:

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February
  • Early Registration by previous year July
  • Standard Registration by previous November
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May
  • Early Registration by previous year October
  • Standard Registration by February
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August
  • Early Registration by January
  • Standard Registration by May
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November
  • Early Registration by April
  • Standard Registration by August

Subject Weightage In CFA L1

Ethical and Professional Standards

Weightage : 15-20%

Quantitative Methods

Weightage : 6-9%

Economics

Weightage : 6-9%

Financial Statement Analysis

Weightage : 11-14%

Corporate Issuers

Weightage : 6-9%

Portfolio Management

Weightage : 8-12%

Equity Investments

Weightage : 11-14%

Fixed Income

Weightage : 11-14%

Derivatives

Weightage : 5-8%

Alternative Investments

Weightage : 7-10%

CFA Exam Centres In India

Ahmedabad
Bangalore
Bhopal
Bhubaneshwar
Chandigarh
Chennai
Coimbatore
Dehradun
Guwahati
Gurgaon
Hyderabad
Indore
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Kochi
Kolkata
Lucknow
Manipal
Mumbai
Nagpur
Nashik
New Delhi
Noida
Pune
Raipur
Rajkot
Ranchi
Surat Vizag
Visakhapatnam

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CFA Exam Structure

CFA Level 1 - Exam Session 1
135 mins
90 MCQs
No Negative Marking
OPTIONAL BREAK

30 MINS

CFA Level 1 - Exam Session 2
135 mins
90 MCQs
No Negative Marking

Key skills that you will gain upon achieving CFA

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Wealth Management

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Investment Strategies

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Quantitative Analysis

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Economic Analysis

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Financial Modeling

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Risk Management

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Equity Research

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Financial Analysis & Valuation

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Wealth Management

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Investment Strategies

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Quantitative Analysis

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Economic Analysis

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Financial Modeling

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Risk Management

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Equity Research

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Equity Research

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Risk Management

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Financial Modeling

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Economic Analysis

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Quantitative Analysis

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Portfolio Management

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Financial Analysis & Valuation

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Equity Research

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Risk Management

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Economic Analysis

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Quantitative Analysis

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Investment Strategies

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Wealth Management

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Portfolio Management

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CFA Certification

CFA Certification

Joint Certification

Joint Certification

CFA Fee Structure

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Start CFA Course Study at just
₹10,000
(Admission Fee)
Balance 50,000 can be paid in no-interest EMIs
CFA Level 1
CFA Level 2
CFA Level 3
₹ 60,000

(All inclusive)

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FAQs

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Chartered Financial Analyst designation is a charter provided by The Chartered Financial Institute, USA. This qualification is considered highly valuable in the finance domain.

The CFA is a global program and one of the most respected qualifications across the world. The larger markets such as the USA, India, China, Europe, Middle East have the highest demands for CFA professionals. India is a part of the 160+ CFA societies in the world. You can find more information about the CFA society in India here.

Imarticus Learning Pvt Ltd. is a CFA Institute Prep Provider, offering structured learning programs aligned with the CFA curriculum. Our courses provide expert-led instruction, practical applications, and rigorous practice to help candidates build a strong foundation for the CFA exam.


Disclaimer: Imarticus Learning Pvt Ltd. is a CFA Institute Prep Provider. Only CFA Institute Prep Providers are permitted to make use of CFA Institute copyrighted materials which are the building blocks of the exam. We are also required to create / use updated materials every year and this is validated by CFA Institute. Our products and services substantially cover the relevant curriculum and exam and this is validated by CFA Institute. In our advertising, any statement about the numbers of questions in our products and services relates to unique, original, proprietary questions. CFA Institute Prep Providers are forbidden from including CFA Institute official mock exam questions or any questions other than the end of reading questions within their products and services.
CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy or quality of the product and services offered by Imarticus Learning Pvt Ltd.. CFA Institute®, CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

The KPMG name and logo are trademarks of KPMG International Cooperative and are used under license by its independent member firms. Their inclusion in this programme is compliant with KPMG’s global trademark policies.

No, KPMG in India is not involved in the placement assistance offered in this program and does not guarantee employment or career advancement or future earnings claims. Its involvement is limited to providing CFA preparation and training for limited hours attributed, without endorsing or committing to salary expectations.

Learners will, however, get access to internships and original case studies as part of the program experience.

Only the top performer in the CFA program will be eligible for an internship at KPMG in India. The internship will be offered to select learner/s based on specific eligibility criteria.

The final selection is at the mutual discretion of Imarticus Learning and KPMG in India. Neither Imarticus Learning nor KPMG in India takes any responsibility for your placement in a full-time role or for the conversion of the internship into a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) upon completion of the program.

Yes, KPMG in India will create and share a total of 23 original case studies aligned with various professional programs. These case studies are designed to offer real-world insights and practical application across different domains. The breakdown is as follows:

ACCA Skill: 5 case studies

ACCA Professional: 3 case studies

CMA (US GAAP): 7 case studies

CPA (US GAAP): 4 case studies

CFA (USA): 2 case studies

FRM (USA): 2 case studies

CFA salary in Big 4 firms range from Rs. 10-45 LPA* in India and may vary based on multiple factors like experience, location, industry and one’s professional competence.

*All salary-related data presented has been sourced from credible job and employer review platforms, including Monster India, AmbitionBox, Naukri, Glassdoor, and the impact assessment report of the CFA Program in India.