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Points of View

Why the CFA Program Experience is Unique


   
   
Christopher C. Johnson, CFA

“First, [the CFA Program] taught me tremendous study discipline. And, in terms of economics and finance, there is no other program that combines the critical areas of economics, accounting, finance, risk management, and ethics in a practical and relevant, yet theoretically robust, manner.”

Christopher C. Johnson, CFA
Private Placements Credit Analyst
Swiss Re Asset Management Inc
New York, New York, USA

     
   
   

“Unlike many licensing exams, the ethics component of the CFA Program was comprehensive. It's nice to have both an up-front educational component and an ongoing commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics.”

Jason Daviss, CFA
Associate Director
Intrawest Corporation
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

   
     
   
   
Vo Khac Trung Truc, CFA

“A high standard of ethics and professionalism, a comprehensive finance program, and updated training materials are the things that I gained from the CFA Program that I would not have received anywhere else.”

Vo Khac Trung Truc, CFA
Country Manager
Aureos Capital
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

     
   
   

“There is a great deal to be said for the increased confidence that comes from completing a challenging program requiring hundreds of hours of study and integrating thousands of concepts.  Some very bright analysts and graduates of elite business schools have stumbled on this exam, so completing it provides a sense that I can hold my own with many of the best and brightest in the field.”

Jim Bergstrom, CFA
Investment Analyst
The Windsor Group
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

  Jim Bergstrom, CFA
     
   
   
 

“The breadth of topics is not matched by any other course or diploma.”

Domingo Hormaeche, CFA
Zebedee Capital
London, United Kingdom