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CFA prep

I know this blog is primarily about public accounting and the CPA but I came across a very interesting blog by somebody studying for the CFA, and the challenges facing him during this arduous process.
From what I've heard, the CFA is harder than the CPA, and more expensive. It is also a global certification, and has more pull in the financial sector.

Here's the link to the blog

Comments

Anonymous said…
Omg I love your blog! Thank you so much! I felt all along at one of the big 4 firms... never being able to really speak about how BITTER I am!!! Where do you work ? In Canada? the US?
January 4, 2008 at 12:41 AM
notfordisplay said…
Thanks for your comments, appreciate it. To answer your question - the US, but I'm sure it's the same in Canada.
January 4, 2008 at 3:19 AM
Anonymous said…
Just wondering how do you audit insurance companies especially reserves and etc.
August 28, 2010 at 10:10 AM
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