An investment professional that has met competency standards in economics, securities, portfolio management, and financial accounting as determined by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts.
A designation for investment professionals signifying the completion of three levels of examinations.
An experienced financial analyst who has passed examinations in economics, financial accounting, portfolio management, security analysis, and standards of conduct given by the institute of Chartered Financial Analysts.
An individual who has passed tests in economics, accounting, security analysis, and money management, administered by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts. see also Registered Investment Advisor, Chartered Financial Consultant, Certified Public Accountant.
Chartered Financial Analyst is the title given to those professionals who have a certain required level of experience and have passed a rigorous exam that is composed of three parts and takes three years. The exam tests knowledge and understanding of all aspects of finance, including accounting, economics, standards of conduct, security analysis, and portfolio management. A Chartered Financial Analyst also goes by the acronym CFA.
Offered through the Association for Investment Management and Research www.ifcusa.com to securities analysts, money managers, and investment advisors who complete a course and pass a three-level exam. Continuing education is encouraged, but not required.
A designation awarded to investment specialists who have passed tests administered by AIMR covering ethical and professional standards, quantitative analysis, economics, financial statement analysis and corporate finance, security valuation, and portfolio management. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program is a globally recognized standard for measuring the competence and integrity of financial analysts. See Association for Investment Management and Research.
A designation awarded by the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR) to experienced financial analysts who have passed rigorous exams in quantitative analysis, economics, financial accounting, portfolio management, securities analysis, and standards of conduct.
Someone who has passed competency standards -- as determined by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts -- in securities, portfolio management, economics, and financial accounting.
a person who has met competency standards in economics, securities, portfolio management, and financial accounting as determined by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a professional designation offered by the CFA Institute (formerly known as AIMR) to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations and work for at least four years in the investment decision making process. CFA charterholders are also obliged to adhere to a strict http://www.cfainstitute.org/centre/ethics/code/index.html Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
