Re: A query about CFA
My husband took the exam but did not do as well as anticipated. I think he has good study background but lacks the experience. I told him to take the CPA first then go for CFA after he gains experience...and inshallah I think that is what he is going to do. I think the exam is quite tough. I know his friend took part 1 exam 2 times and finally passed it. His friend is a CA and has been working...not sure how well he prepared for it the first or second time.
But good luck with everything. Just study hard. Follow the CD's too. My husband mostly studied from the book and didn't pay too much attention to the CD which I think is important as well.
Just my two cents. CPA and CFA are two different animals. One should not do both just cuz they sound similar ;) The traits of people who do well in accounting and who work in the area of investment banking/finance are very different and one should choose the one he/she likes.