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Advances in Financial Education: "A Comparative Analysis of the CFA and CFP Designations" Two of the most popular financial services credentials are the CFA and CFP designations. Read the article (PDF)

Journal of Investing: "The Earnings Forecast Accuracy of Financial Analysts Who are CFA Charterholders" Article concludes that CFA charterholders do have an edge. Read the article (PDF)

Financial Times: “Rise of the Grueling Professional Exam” The CFA for financial analysts is one of the fastest growing qualifications and increasingly seen as a rival to the MBA. Read the article (PDF)

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