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Since 1999, we’ve been asked a lot of questions. Find answers to the most common CFA FAQ by scrolling down to browse, or by clicking a heading below to jump to that section:

Since 1999, we’ve been asked a lot of questions. Find answers to the most common CFA FAQ by scrolling down to browse, or by clicking a heading below to jump to that section:
We know that the pandemic is deeply disrupting your life. To support you during these tough times while prioritizing health, we’ve moved Exam Success' in-person prep for the CFA exams to an online on-demand learning model.
While the pandemic has forced certain practical adjustments, it has also motivated the Exam Success team to get even more innovative. Since taking our in-person programming virtual in March of 2020, students and Exam Success staff have been making amazing progress and discoveries with amazing results, all at a safe distance and commute-free!
Thank you to all of our students who have been so game to try new things with us!
In the wake of the pandemic, Exam Success has made the decision not to continue its participation in the Approved Prep Provider program as of 2021.
Exam Success is proud to have been the first Canadian prep provider to be awarded the respected CFA Institute Approved Prep Provider accreditation and to have been a select participant since the program's inception until 2021. As Canada's longest-serving CFA Program prep provider, with a world-wide reputation for delivering the profession's best, Exam Success continues to be committed to following CFA Institute rigorous best practices in exam prep services and products, ensuring our exam prep offerings meet the highest standards.
Exam Success is accredited as a Certified Educational Institution by the Government of Canada (ESDC) and is award-nominated. Our students come from leading organizations including Manulife Securities, Mackenzie Financial, National Bank of Canada, Aon, Husky Engery, HSBC, OMERS, Deloitte, Cornell University, Desjardins Group, Scotiabank Group, University of Toronto...
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1. Use our secure online payment system to create an account and you receive immediate access to your study resources.
The CFA exams are offered:
Source: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/exam/computer-based-exams
Whether you’re already an Exam Success student or new to our network, if you still have questions or need our assistance, please let us know. An Exam Success team member will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Exam Success follows CFA Institute Prep Provider Guidelines. Required Disclaimer: CFA Institute does not endorse, promote or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Exam Success. CFA Institute, CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
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