Chartered Financial Analyst
Training Program

OBJECTIVES

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)®  is a prestigious professional designation for finance professional and investment analyst. The assessment is conducted once a year every June (Level 1 exam are conducted twice a year every June and December) and is held by CFA INSTITUTE all over the world at the same time.

Rapid growth on the investment and financial world need a standard for investors and employers in connecting and working the investment and financial professionals. This brings a tremendous growth in the number of CFA participants as CFA program has a high standard of knowledge integrity and professionalism.

The CFA’s standards are acknowledged internationally. There are lots of MBA programs and business schools around us but there is only one CFA. Some of the organizations that employ CFA charterholders are investment management companies, consulting companies, investment bankers, insurance, pension fund, banking, and other financial institution..

Demands for CFA charterholders are significantly high whereas there are only around 100 CFA charterholders in Indonesian. In Indonesia itself there are a lot of multinational companies that require of passing at least CFA Level 1 as a prerequisite of the employment.

The development of the CFA is implausible that resulted in 150.000 people in more than 100 countries taking the assessment in 2007. In America itself, having CFA is deemed more prestigious for the reason that its subject matters are deeply tested and more practical. Given for the first time in 1963, now CFA is sponsored by the CFA INSTITUTE, and given to the professionals that fulfill these requirements:

  1. Passed three exam levels (6 hours per exam) in a row with a minimum of three years.
  2. Has working experience of a minimum of four years in the field of investment decision-making. 
  3. Adhere to the CFA INSTITUTE Code of Ethics and Standard of Professional Conduct.

As the first university in Indonesia that has an international recognition of the ISO-9001 Certification, BINUS is applying consistent policies and quality target. BINUS holds the Level 1, 2, and 3 CFA training program as a commitment to develop CFA in Indonesia. Right now there are already over 1,700 participants attending BINUS CFA Training Program. 

Why BINUS CFA Training Program?

  1. Market leader since 2002
  2. The one and only hosts of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd levels of the CFA Training Programs in Indonesia
  3. Taught by CFA certificated practitioners and faculty members experienced in their area

Intensive preparation is a wise measure in order to deal with this assessment. The percentage level of passing the 1st level in the world is 40% by December 2006 and in Indonesia, the passing cut is much lower. A good essential obtained in the 1st level will simplify your next level assessments. 

COURSE SCHEDULE

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Introduction to CFA Class


To help candidates that have non-business background, we will hold an introduction for CFA class for 1 day on Saturday / July 12, 2008 from 08.15 am – 05.30 pm (4 sessions). This module is used to give and build some background for candidates in order to adapt with the material.

CFA Level 1 Training Program

Weekdays Class Weekend Class
Training schedule July 23 – September 19, 2008
October 13 – November 24, 2008		 July 19 – September 20, 2008
October 11 – November 22, 2008
Days Mon - Wed - Fri Saturday
Time 06.30 – 09.35 pm 08.45 am – 05.35 pm

COURSE FEE

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Introduction to CFA & CFA level 1

Tuition Fee

CFA Level 1 Training Program Rp. 6.000.000,-
Introduction to CFA Rp. 1.000.000,-
CFA Level 1 Training Program + Introduction to CFA Rp. 6.500.000,-
* 5% less for payment before June 25, 2008 or 15% less for BINUSIAN
The tuition covers the entire material, handout, lunch/dinner, coffee break and certificate of attendance.

INSTRUCTOR

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Staff Members from Professionals and Academicians:

  • Christofer Wibisono, MA, CFA
    (Senior Manager, Wijaya Wisesa Group)
  • Edhi S. Widjojo, MBA, CFA, CWM
    (President Director, AXA Asset Management Indonesia)
  • Ferdinand Sadeli, MAF, CFA, FRM
    (CFO, PT Bakrieland Development, Tbk)
  • Ferry Wong, MBA, CFA, FRM
    (Director, BNP Paribas Securities Indonesia)
  • Firdaus Alamsyah, Ph.D
    (Executive Director, BINUS)
  • Fordijanto Widjaja, MBA, CFA, FRM
    (Equity Analyst, Morgan Stanley))
  • Jonni Amin, Ak., MBA, CFA, FRM
    (Finance Practitioner)
  • Michael Hadipranoto, CFA
    (Ernst & Young)
  • Mulya Chandra, Ak., CFA
    (Vice President Research, CIMB – GK Securities)
    Pintaro Mulia, CFA
    (Manager, Ernst & Young)
  • Ricky Ichsan, CFA, FRM
    (Batavia Prosperindo Sekuritas)
  • Sugeng Purwanto, Ph.D, FRM
    (Director, Sinar Mas Telecom)
  • Yusuf Ade Winoto, CFA
    (Equity Analyst, Kim Eng Securities)

COURSE MATERIAL

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Introduction to CFA Class
To help candidates that have non-business background, we will hold an introduction for CFA class. This module is used to give and build some background for candidates in order to adapt with the material.

Detail CFA Level 1 Training Program (64 Sessions):

I. Financial Statement Analysis and Corporate Finance 16 sessions
II. Ethics and Basic Investment Tools (Quantitative Analysis and Economics) 18 sessions
III. Asset Valuation and Portfolio Management 20 sessions
IV. Review Class + Mock Up Exam & Explanatory 10 sessions
  Total 64 sessions

Detail of the tuition cost for each module is available in the application form

2006 CFA examination guideline topic area weights:

Topic Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Ethical and Professional Standard 15% 10% 10%
Economics* 10% 0 - 10% 0%
Quantitative Analysis 12% 0 - 10% 0 - 10%
Financial Statement Analysis** 28% 25 - 35% 0%
Asset Valuation*** 30% 35 - 45% 30 - 40%
Portfolio Management 5% 5 - 15% 40 - 60%
TOTAL 100% 100% 100%

* For level 3, Economics include in Portfolio Management
** For Level 1 and 2, Corporate Finance include in Financial Statement Analysis
*** Include Market & Instruments, Equity, Debt, Derivative and Alternative Investments.
For level 3, Derivative include in Portfolio Management

Level 2 will focus on Asse

SUCESS STORY

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Congratulations to our participants that success to be CFA Charterholders :

  • Caroline Rusli -- Research Analyst Staff, PT First State Investment Indonesia
  • Lokito -- Finance Staff, PT Insight Investment Management
  • Denny Lukijaya -- Stock Trader
  • Horas Sebastian Ebenezer Tobing -- Research Manager, Trimegah Securities
  • Jimmy Kurniawan -- Claim Staff, PT Asuransi Central Asia
  • Putut Kencoko  -- Coorporate Finance, Makinta Securities
  • Hendra Agus Sugandi -- Finance Staff, PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk

REGISTRATION FORM

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Last update : November 16, 2007