“I enrolled in the CFA Program because I had a Master’s Degree in economics and other further studies in econometrics, and I was looking for a very demanding program that allowed me to keep working. I was not considering an MBA since its content implied to re-learn economics. I wanted to learn more about finance, investments, and derivatives.”

Gabriela Clivio, CFA
Economist
Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean
Santiago, Chile

“I was especially impressed with the concentration on ethics in the CFA examinations. I know of no other source that compiles the primary ethical concerns of our profession into one location and uses case studies to further understanding.”

Thomas S. Forsha, CFA
Equity Analyst
ABN AMRO Asset Management
Chicago, Illinois, USA

“I considered pursuing a Master’s degree in finance, and still may, but did not have the time given my travel schedule. The CFA Program provided the most comprehensive Body of Knowledge in applied finance short of higher education. The program is fast-paced enough that you don’t have time to ‘wallow’ in theory — you get the useful pieces of a graduate finance degree with somewhat less theoretical grounding.”

David R. Poston, CFA
Senior Supervisory Bank Examiner (Acting)
Federal Housing Finance Board
Washington, DC, USA