[CheckRaiseIRL]

Is this the full set of Schweser study notes for CFA I? Amazon

[woodseb]

Originally Posted by CheckRaiseIRL

Is this the full set of Schweser study notes for CFA I? Amazon

you're probably better off buying from the schweser site directly - there should be a link through the CFA ireland website that may give you a discount

[whysomoody]

Originally Posted by Jannise

A have both, official curriculum (6 books for Level 1) and 5 books from Shwesser. I can't say they are very different, but i find Shwesser a bit easier to understand and remember, than the official books. Try to read them both, as have a lot's of time till December.

I wouldnt recommend reading both, just do one book very well and lots of question.

[lopppy]

I'm in my final year of Commerce in NUIGalway specialising in economics. Last semester I got a job in one of the big 4, and I'm due to do a posgtgrad in Accounting next year then 3 years in their audit practice in Dublin. My average is 68 but I hope to get above the crucial 70 in the next few weeks

Problem is accounting really isn't what I'm interested in, its finance. I always knew that but I never really realised there was decent employment opportunities in it, I failed to differentiate between economics jobs and finance jobs I suppose (very naive on my part, I know!)

But now I'm wondering what to do about this, should I stick with the ACCA's for four years then go into finance?

The other option would be to take a year out (can't really afford a masters in September and probably too late) and start a Masters of Finance in 2012.

I suppose I'm just wondering would I be further ahead in the finance industry in four years after a masters and two years work or the ACCA's?

[whysomoody]

Originally Posted by lopppy

I'm in my final year of Commerce in NUIGalway specialising in economics. Last semester I got a job in one of the big 4, and I'm due to do a posgtgrad in Accounting next year then 3 years in their audit practice in Dublin. My average is 68 but I hope to get above the crucial 70 in the next few weeks

Problem is accounting really isn't what I'm interested in, its finance. I always knew that but I never really realised there was decent employment opportunities in it, I failed to differentiate between economics jobs and finance jobs I suppose (very naive on my part, I know!)

But now I'm wondering what to do about this, should I stick with the ACCA's for four years then go into finance?

The other option would be to take a year out (can't really afford a masters in September and probably too late) and start a Masters of Finance in 2012.

I suppose I'm just wondering would I be further ahead in the finance industry in four years after a masters and two years work or the ACCA's?

The ACA is very much respected world-wide as well so it depends on whether you think you would enjoy it, and the alternatives you have.

[ixus]

Originally Posted by lopppy

I'm in my final year of Commerce in NUIGalway specialising in economics. Last semester I got a job in one of the big 4, and I'm due to do a posgtgrad in Accounting next year then 3 years in their audit practice in Dublin. My average is 68 but I hope to get above the crucial 70 in the next few weeks ........

The other option would be to take a year out (can't really afford a masters in September and probably too late) and start a Masters of Finance in 2012.

These two don't add up. You're due to do a postgrad but can't afford to do a masters? With a potential 1st, would you not skip the postgrad and do a masters in accounting that exempts you from most of your exams? That way, you only have the final to do and get the relevant experience.

I know the masters in accounting in NUIG offers this. Don't go into auditing if you're interested in finance. A waste of time. Look to get into structured financial accounting, examining the books of NAMA etc. THat kind of experience would set you up nicely for a career in finance (as broad as finance is).

When you say you want to work in finance what do you even mean?

[lopppy]

The company is sponsoring me to do the postgrad, should have said that in my original post. Also, since I'm doing the economics stream I'm not eligible for a masters, because I'm not specialising in accounting in my undergrad and thus don't have the CAP 1's.

The part of finance that appeals to me would be any jobs relating to the financial markets, there seems to be so many different titles but asset management and the global markets are what appeal to me most. I've a friend that just started in JP Morgan in Dublin and his job sounds really interesting, so I suppose ideally I would like to end up in a firm like that although I'm aware how competitive the industry is.


If I did audit (which is what the contract is for) I would have the choice to work in financial services. Would it still be a waste of time?

Thanks for your help

[whysomoody]

Originally Posted by lopppy

The company is sponsoring me to do the postgrad, should have said that in my original post. Also, since I'm doing the economics stream I'm not eligible for a masters, because I'm not specialising in accounting in my undergrad and thus don't have the CAP 1's.

The part of finance that appeals to me would be any jobs relating to the financial markets, there seems to be so many different titles but asset management and the global markets are what appeal to me most. I've a friend that just started in JP Morgan in Dublin and his job sounds really interesting, so I suppose ideally I would like to end up in a firm like that although I'm aware how competitive the industry is.


If I did audit (which is what the contract is for) I would have the choice to work in financial services. Would it still be a waste of time?

Thanks for your help

JP Morgan in Dublin is mostly back office and middle office work, so make sure you know what the company can offer you before you decide that where you want to go. If you want Front office work, apply for JPM in london but going via Dublin is not the route to go.

[mac123]

Does anyone have a list of the key formulas for the level 2 exam that they could send me?

[whysomoody]

Originally Posted by mac123

Does anyone have a list of the key formulas for the level 2 exam that they could send me?

you would want a pretty big file, I am doing Level 2 and I wouldnt even know where to start to look. Have you got the Schweser books?

[mac123]

Originally Posted by whysomoody

you would want a pretty big file, I am doing Level 2 and I wouldnt even know where to start to look. Have you got the Schweser books?

Yeah I downloaded them a while back. Thats what I have been working off for the most part. I know they have a list of formulas but its 25 pages worth.

I was hoping for something a bit smaller that I can just reference to quickly for the main formulas.

How are you finding it anyway? I think its harder than level one, not really the material but having less questions and a bigger range in the topic weights makes it difficult.

I did a full practice exam yesterday and my theory was good but the formulas let me down a bit.

[whysomoody]

Originally Posted by mac123

Yeah I downloaded them a while back. Thats what I have been working off for the most part. I know they have a list of formulas but its 25 pages worth.

I was hoping for something a bit smaller that I can just reference to quickly for the main formulas.

How are you finding it anyway? I think its harder than level one, not really the material but having less questions and a bigger range in the topic weights makes it difficult.

I did a full practice exam yesterday and my theory was good but the formulas let me down a bit.

It's very hard work, I am getting through it slowly but it's hard to know where you stand with it. It is definitely a step up from level 1, the Schweser book alone are 400 pages longer.

[soddy1979]

Best of luck peeps. Only 11 days left. Going to be so happy to be finished with this.

If anyone wants to hook up for a beer, just look for the dude propping up the bar in Paddy Cullen's at about 5.30!

[whysomoody]

Originally Posted by soddy1979

Best of luck peeps. Only 11 days left. Going to be so happy to be finished with this.

If anyone wants to hook up for a beer, just look for the dude propping up the bar in Paddy Cullen's at about 5.30!

I hope you're not the only one! 10 days left now, bloody hate that countdown timer!

[CopperPipe]

Hello all,

Sorry to hijack the thread but......

I recently got accepted into the Msc in Financial Economics in UCC.

I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has any knowledge of the Masters in Financial Economics from UCC? How you found it? Was it benifical? Was there a very high level of maths? Were there many people in your course with non business backgrounds? Any idea how they found it? Job Opportunities?

Basically I'm look for any information you could give me! Particularly from someone who has gone through the Masters or is in the middle of it but hearsay is more than welcome!

Some info about me: I graduated with a First class Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying from LIT in 2010 and am currently in full time employment far far away. I dont really like the whole QS thing and was hoping to move into something along the lines of financial advisory/financial planning. I also wouldn't mind moving a bit closer to Ireland in the near future.

Thanks a million!