CFA anyone?

[study]

anybody taking cfa level 2 for next year? i'm looking for pple to share text and to form study group.

 

[level2]

Hi, I'm taking CFA Level 2 for next year too. Did you study text last yr for your level 1? Personally, I find that text only is not gd enuf. I prefer study guide like Schweser/Stalla. Do u have lobang for that?

 

[sweetsuz]

Hi,

Any CFA level 1 candidates out there?

 

[happy]

Hi people,

do you all have any lobangs for Schweser study notes (not original ones)? I'm taking level 3 next year.

Please email me at [email protected] as it may not be convenient to write over the public forum.

thks!

 

[giggler]

Hi happy, I'm taking level 2 next yr. Shd we try to look out for each other?

Cheers

 

[piney]

Hi Happy,

I'm taking level 3 next year too. I heard that
they might have notes somewhere in Bras Basah.
But don't know if they're out yet?

 

[musicgal]

hi sweetsuz,

i'm taking level 1 in jun 03! gotten your study guides and all yet?

hey everyone,

anyone know where to get the notes? my frens have heard that the 'pirated' copies are pretty difficult to come by these days... anyone with any lobang??

 

[sweetsuz]

hi musicgal

i've only had last year's study guide. still sourcing for this yr's guide but it's extremely hard to find too.
one of the photocopy shop uncle tell me to get it from JB as the crackdown is less rampant there. but he din specify which shop and where in JB, so it seems like searching a needle in a haystack.

do u intend to buy some of the txtbks?

 

[giggler]

Hi sweetsuz, personally I find tb useless lor. Can save your money to buy the guides instead. I prefer Schweser's.

Cheers
giggler

 

[sweetsuz]

hi giggler, really? txtbks no use? i attended a briefing held by SSFA (not sure if i got the abbrev correct) and they say that txtbk will guarantee a better passing rate.

where to buy the guides then?

 

[giggler]

Actually, you can buy the guide from SSFA. I think they're selling Stalla's.

I may have lobang for Level 1's study guide leh. Those interested, can email me at [email protected]

Cheers

 

[musicgal]

hi sweetsuz,

yeah i also have last year's... someone lent them to me but i heard from friends that they sometimes shift the focus from year to year so it's better to get the new books...

nope, not intending to get the textbooks... sure dun have time to go through it one! plus i'm so lazy, sure die!

 

[sweetsuz]

hi musicgal,

i dun think there's much changes from last year's.
i've zapped last year's copy, juz based on those before i get my hands on this year's copies.

 

[giggler]

Hi musicgal, pls reply me !!!

Hi sweetsuz, heard that there's abt 30% change in syllabus from last yr's. So, it's best to study this yr's notes.

Cheers
giggler

 

[cloudy]

Hi all,

I would be taking level 1 in Dec'04.
Would like to seek advice from those who have already completed or in the midst of studying, whether which study notes are better? Schweser's or textbooks recommended from AIMR?

I don't mind to buy 2nd hand notes from Schweser's (preferably who had taken the exam on Dec'03)..

Kindly drop a note if you have any lobangs?
Thanks

 

[cloudy]

Any replies??

 

[soks]

Hi Cloudy,

My friend has lobang.
Interested, please email me in private:
[email protected]

Cheers!

 

[idono]

I'm also taking lvl 1 in Dec'04. Any idea of any study group out there that I can join in?

 

[cloudy]

Hi Soks,

U have an email from me!
Please check.

Hi Idono,
Have you bought any notes yet?

 

[enss88]

2004 Stalla CFA Level 1 Full Set of Texts
Brand New, Unused Text, Original,
Going for $300 (neg)
Stalla 2004 texts comes in 2 books + 1 workbook


Interested parties please email: [email protected]

 

[idono]

Hi Cloudy,

Not yet. I just register on 15th March

But am looking for enthusiastic study group. If cant find any 2nd hand ones, maybe we can share the cost of the books & notes?

 

[sweets]

hello !
Looking for CFA Level 1 study materials. Anyone ?

ENSS88, are you still selling yours ?

 

[enss88]

Hi SWEETS,

Ya i still selling the text.

U int? If yes, mayb u email me direct at
[email protected]

 

[enss88]

Hi Sweets,

Are u still int in the CFA text?

 

[ahfaye]

HIhi anyone taking CFA level 2 next year?

 

[blurrz]

just wanna ask...
is CFA tough??? wat r the min requirements ah...

 

[wowow]

Hi angie,

I'm taking CFA level 2 next year.

Me havent bought the books. You neh?

 

[wowow]

Hi everyone,

Anyone has any lorbang for 2005 CFA level 2 books? PLs email me at [email protected]

 

[wowow]

Anyone want to buy CFA level 2 (2005)? Email me at [email protected]

 

[babysheep22]

anyone has any lobang for schweser guides for CFA level III in 2005? pls email to [email protected]. Thanks!

 

[popie]

hello everyone

i need to find out more about the CFA course. are all the textbooks necessary, and are there anyone here who want to let go any of your texts? i am onli taking the first level. not yet started.

 

[yiyiyi]

Hi,

I am also taking cfa2 in June 2004. My friend has lobang for the cfa schweser guides. Should be $100.Any one interested?

 

[yiyiyi]

Sorry, i mean June 2005 Level 2. Oh yes, the guides are the 2005 edition + quicksheet. Let me know if any interest?

 

[popie]

hi yiyiyi

do u still hv ur level 1 textbooks? intending to sell them?

 

[ahfaye]

hi yiyiyi!

I'm also taking CFA 2 in june 05! hehe. So how's your preparation? I got old schweser guide from my friend already anyway! Did you do your own studies or attending any course?

 

[yiyiyi]

Hi Popie,

I didn't use the text, just use schweser.

Hi Angie,

Think there are not much changes from 2004, except for the economics part. You might want to watch out for that. Let me know which parts of the notes you might wan. I can lend mine for you to zap. Think the candidates reading might be different as well. I haven't gotten 2005, so I have not compared it yet.

Anyway, if your friends are interested in getting the guides, please let me know. Potentially the costs could be slightly below $100. Can't be confirmed yet coz the shop has not finished printing yet.

I am doing my own studies.Don't even have time to attend any course...How about you? You know about the change in work experience requirement? Does it affect you?

 

[caicai]

hi Yiyiyi, i need the notes for CFA level 2 , going to tk in June 05.
Can share any contacts ?
cheers

 

[yiyiyi]

Hi Caicai,

I have PM you.

 

[chocobo]

hi yiyiyi....
i need level 3 textbk,..you got any contact?

 

[musicgal]

hi all,

does anyone have lobang to get the 05 level 2 study notes?

 

[sunshinebear]

Hi Derek,

My fiance is also taking CFA Level 3 and is looking for the materials now. Have you got yours? Any contacts?

 

[jlee31]

Hi YiyiYi,
I'm looking for Schweser Level I notes for 2005. Do you have contacts for that?

 

[jessp]

Hi Yiyiyi and Bonkers,

I'm looking for Schweser Level I notes for 2005. Do you have contacts for that? Can drop me a mail [email protected] and we can discuss further...

 

[jessp]

Hi Bonkers,

DO you wanna share the costs of the level 1 notes? pls drop me an email..

 

[little_a]

Anyone sign for the premier package? I intend to sign up for the CFA course.

 

[jlee31]

little_ger,

wah.. isn't the course very ex?? how much did u pay? is it with FTC??

 

[little_a]

bonkers, currently doing some research on it.. not yet.. intend to sign up next year

 

[electra]

Hi all, can anyone advise what's pro and contras of CFA? I'm still considering ACCA or CFA. Know it's not really comparable. Got deg in a/c. Thinking of further studies.

Pls advise.

 

[ahfaye]

hi,

CFA is definitely one step further off ACCA. CFA is more into finance but acca is solely on accounts i think?

CFA is tough. "no play-play" hehehhe

 

[oceandeep]

Both CFA and ACCA are finance-related, but into different areas of finance. CFA focuses on investment, asset management, financial modelling, economics, stats etc while ACCA is largely on accounts, auditing, reporting, financial control. I believe CFA covers basic knowledge of accounting too bcos the analysts may rely on financial statements to back their investment decisions.

Both CFA and ACCA require u to have a knack for figures, be analytical etc. For CFA, you analyse the various businesses, spot trends & investment opportunities, calculate the risks n returns etc. For ACCA, you report/study the financial health of companies, implement measures to achieve an effective financial reporting system etc.