SCE - CFA Broch-Aug 2011-1

School of CONTINUING EDUCATION
Chartered Financial Analyst
What is the Chartered Financial Analyst Certificate?

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Certificate is a professional global passport, providing the knowledge and expertise that allows CFA certificate holders to practice across international borders. With CFA charter holders in more than 160 countries, the CFA certificate has become globally distinctive, recognized and rewarded by employers, respected by regulators and investment institutions and demanded by private investors.
What is the CFA program?

Since 1962, the CFA program has been setting the global standard for investment knowledge. It is a graduate-level curriculum and examination program for investment specialists and especially security analysts, money managers and investment advisors. The program is composed of three levels on the following topics: 1) Ethical and Professional Standards 2) Quantitative Methods 3) Economics 4) Financial Statement Analysis 5) Corporate Finance 6) Analysis of Equity Investments 7) Analysis of Department Investments 8) Analysis of Derivatives 9) Analysis of Alternative Investments 10) Portfolio Management
What are the benefits of the CFA designation?

International Recognition: Employers and media around the world praise the CFA designation Competitive Advantage: Employers are willing to pay a premium for CFA holders Connections: You will join more than 78,000 charter holders around the world who are active investment professionals with senior responsibility Return on your Investment: Devoting three years of your time to earn a CFA charter is an investment that positions you to compete and succeed in the global workplace
What is the CFA Institute?

The CFA program, curriculum, exams and grading are administered by the CFA Institute (www.cfainstitute.org). The CFA Institute has headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia and New York in the United States, as well as office in Hong Kong and London.
Why should I join the CFA program at AUC?

A step-by step coaching approach Highly selected and qualified instructors and professionals Increased chances of passing the exam through intensive practice to master the material Support and advice in membership and exam application Unsuccessful candidates may enroll again for free upon the fulfillment of accepted criteria Joining the AUC community as a part-time instructor Technical and advising assistance during office hours Attaining an AUC certificate upon fulfillment of attendance requirements
What is the CFA examination?

CFA exams are designed to develop and measure comprehension, analysis and integration. At Level I, candidates are asked basic knowledge and comprehension questions and must perform some analysis. At Level II, the emphasis is on analysis and application, while Level III focuses on synthesis and integration.
When is the CFA exam taken?

The exam is offered in June for the three levels and in December for level one only.
What are the enrollment requirements for the CFA program?

Passing an English exam with a minimum score of 70 percent* Copy of graduation certificate Two passport size photos Copy of student ID
* AUC alumni, students and graduates of English sections are not required to pass an English exam
How much it will cost me to apply for the CFA program at AUC?
Level I: LE 8,000 Level II: LE 8,500 Level III: LE 8,500 Registration fees: LE 150 CFA Exam Simulation: LE 1,000 Fees are valid till May 2011
What are the registration fees for the CFA examination?

Membership and Exam Fees
Payment Deadlines New Level I CFA CFA Exam Curriculum Program Enrollment Registration Options + $650 + $745 + $1,005 + + + + + + + + + eBook only (save $40) print only eBook and print eBook only print only eBook and print eBook only print only eBook and print Total Cost $1,030 $1,090 $1,120 $1,125 $1,185 $1,215 $1,470 $1,530 $1,560
22 September $420 15 February 14 March $420 $505
What special offers and discounts are available at AUC?

AUC and SCE: Five percent Group (three or more): Five percent
When can I start my classes?

Please contact the School of Continuing Education's (SCE) Business Studies Division for more information.
What are the requirements for earning the CFA charter?

To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour examinations over at least three years. They must have three years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process.
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School of CONTINUING EDUCATION

Chartered Financial Analyst

What is the Chartered Financial Analyst Certificate?

What is the CFA program?

What are the benefits of the CFA designation?

What is the CFA Institute?

Why should I join the CFA program at AUC?

What is the CFA examination?

When is the CFA exam taken?

What are the enrollment requirements for the CFA program?

What are the registration fees for the CFA examination?

22 September $420 15 February 14 March $420 $505

What special offers and discounts are available at AUC?

When can I start my classes?

What are the requirements for earning the CFA charter?

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