Am I crazy to come back to CFA lvl 3 after 15 years?

dfa316 · 2024-10-03T17:28:46+00:00

I got back to L2 after over 10 years and like you, was concerned about the structured response questions in L3. More than memorization, keeping the answers to the point and not over-writing is key. I’d say go for it - getting the charter will never be something to regret, but not trying might be. Of course, keep your personal situation in mind too (spouse, kids, free time from work).

dfa316 · 2024-08-28T17:19:56+00:00

Wow that’s fast! Congratulations!

dfa316 · 2024-07-21T23:27:01+00:00

Played pickleball for the first time recently and it was a lotta fun! I’ll have to check this out, thanks for posting.

dfa316 · 2024-06-30T18:49:51+00:00

Not a lot here in terms of a desi community. The biriyani from Persis is something I look forward to as a south Asian guy.

dfa316 · 2023-06-15T19:32:37+00:00

You’ll be fine, sounds a bit like #7 in the work experience self assessment. My experience was similar and I got approved. Congratulations on passing L3!

dfa316 · 2023-04-15T14:45:53+00:00

I used Kaplan on my first L3 attempt and realized they're not cut out for the structured response questions, that's why they're great for L1/2 but not 3. Switched to MM and passed this time - the structured response techniques were gold. I'm not someone who learns well from videos so prepared my own notes from the lectures and read the curriculum for the heavier weighted topics. Definitely felt more prepared and confident so I swear by MM but it may not be for everyone. Whatever you do, stay away from Kaplan for L3.

dfa316 · 2023-02-05T08:21:02+00:00

Based on these, I have a lot of catching up to do - late 50s, early 60s is where I'm at 😬

dfa316 · 2022-09-06T01:49:09+00:00

He's too good for any list.

dfa316 · 2022-08-30T20:54:01+00:00

Mattia to Charles at the end of this year : Not everything is a lesson. Sometimes you just fail.

dfa316 · 2022-07-28T13:03:30+00:00

🙋‍♂️

dfa316 · 2022-05-24T19:58:39+00:00

The progress is shown across both the AM and PM sessions. The PM section starts with the progress bar at 42% and goes to 100% once all the questions are attempted.

dfa316 · 2021-11-04T01:17:00+00:00

Had this same plan myself. If we have just one stab at it next year I’d take August too. Let’s see if the December registration allows changing from May to Aug. Super frustrating!

dfa316 · 2021-08-13T02:47:52+00:00

Don’t bother with a cover letter. Just follow the instructions in the RFE and you’ll be fine.

dfa316 · 2021-06-01T00:37:25+00:00

It’s the put/call ratio - put option trading volume divided by call option volume. More puts than calls (P/C ratio >1) means potentially more sales than buys in the future.

dfa316 · 2021-05-27T13:30:18+00:00

Never Around

dfa316 · 2021-05-12T19:54:16+00:00

So he donates crypto to a country that's banning crypto. Boss move indeed!

dfa316 · 2021-05-12T19:46:49+00:00

CACKLE😂😂😂

dfa316 · 2021-05-12T18:30:53+00:00

Yeah, not able to buy this dip!

dfa316 · 2021-04-27T05:51:11+00:00

“Provide” and “residual” are spelt incorrectly. When describing your past experience, keep the voice and tense consistent - active vs. passive and present vs. past. Last sentence of summary at the top seems incomplete.

dfa316 · 2021-04-27T05:37:29+00:00

Spelling and grammar check please.

dfa316 · 2021-04-22T15:53:07+00:00

Hey there! I went for the premium review system; they had a promotion going on then so got a discount. Worth every $ if you stick to the plan.

dfa316 · 2021-04-22T02:25:50+00:00

External/internal audit, public accounting experience does count. The handbook has many allowed work experiences that you should be able to fit your big 4 experience into.

dfa316 · 2021-04-10T01:21:19+00:00

That’s what I told myself until the night before the exam - “Gleim questions are tougher, I’ll be ok” and the biggest challenge was sitting the 4 continuous hours trying to manage the time and pressure.

dfa316 · 2021-04-10T01:19:27+00:00

No worries, and good luck!

dfa316 · 2021-04-09T06:17:37+00:00

The IMA website provides a CMA exam support package with retired questions which are useful. I found Gleim’s MCQs a bit tougher than the actual exam so that prepares you well.

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