The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program is a professional credential offered by the CFA Institute to investment and financial professionals, particularly in the fields of investment management and financial analysis of stocks, bonds and their derivative assets. A candidate who successfully completes the program and meets other professional requirements is awarded a "CFA charter" and becomes a "CFA charterholder".
The program focuses on portfolio management and financial analysis, and provides a generalist knowledge of other areas of finance. Additionally, the CFA charter has experienced increasing relevance and demand within corporate finance.
To become a charter holder a candidate must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have four years (48 months) of qualified work experience
- Become a member of the CFA Institute and apply for membership to a local CFA member society
- Adhere to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
- Complete the ......
