How difficult is CFA for an engineer?

CFA Level 1 is not difficult if one coming from non-finance background starts preparation with proper planning. I being a software engineer cleared CFA L1 exam. Though CFA level 1 contains just introductory details in different section,A person coming from non-finance background may find the syllabus huge.

What is the eligibility for CFA?

Eligibility Requirements for CFA exam Have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, or be in the final year of your bachelor’s degree at the time of registration, or have four years of qualified, professional work experience or a combination of work/college experience that totals four years.

Will a CFA help me in my engineering career?

To put it in simple words – A CFA will not help you in your engineering career, but an engineering degree can help you in your CFA studies / career. How does Engineering help? I’ll start off with this – if you are an engineer, like engineering and want to continue in your engineering job, DON’T DO THE CFA!

What are the requirements to apply for the CFA® Program?

To be eligible to apply for The CFA ® Program, you must hold a passport and one of the following: Hold a U.S. bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, – or be in the final year of your bachelor’s degree program ( any degree program) – or have four years of qualified, professional work experience.

Is it hard for engineers to get into finance?

Without an MBA degree from a reputed B School, it is tough for engineers to get into finance, but with the CFA ® Program, it is possible because the CFA ® Program is focused on Investments. If you’re an engineer who wants to make a career shift to a financial field then the top priority should be a CFA ® Program.

Is the CFA program worth it?

Remember that the CFA program is a significant commitment. A lot of your spare time (more than all if you’re married or have kids) for about 6 months out of a year will go to this and it will feel like you’re working two jobs.