The Accredited Financial Analyst (AFA™) qualification is administered by the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM™) in the US and is promoted as the industry standard for professionals working in the financial services industry as Research Analysts, Equity Analysts, Portfolio Managers, Investment Bankers etc. The AFA™ qualification is recognized by member states in both developed and emerging markets, the AFA™ designation is recognized as a symbol of professional excellence.

AFA™ candidates and charter holders reside in more than 151+ Countries Worldwide. Gaining such a qualification is evidence that you possess skills and knowledge that are in high demand by employers in securities markets as well as in banking, corporate finance, fund management, insurance, and investment advice.

The Accredited Financial Analyst Program (AFA™) equips the trainees with cutting edge skills in financial analysis and equity research taking the trainees through a deep value fundamental research process that results in the creation of independent equity research reports and innovative financial models.

The AFA™ provides an educational challenge that builds on relevant, real-world fundamental investment knowledge to educate, train and develop the next generation of top notch finance talent.

The objective of the Accredited Financial Analyst® Program is to equip candidates with both basic and advanced skills required by a Financial Analyst in performing his tasks and duties as a Financial Analyst, Research Analyst and Investment Banker.

The AFA™ Program is continuously updated by practitioners to ensure that what you learn remains relevant in today’s finance industry.

The AFA Education Program focuses on sharpening three components:

(a) Knowledge: The trainees get the latest updates and learn about the opportunities in Financial Analysis Globally. They appreciate the market dynamics influencing Financial Analysis and gain an overview on the latest innovations in techniques of Analysis and Research they also gain an insight into global best practices in this field.

(b) Skills: The trainees develop skills in analyzing financial products and investments and creating research reports for clients, ability to present research reports and investment strategies confidently through customer friendly language. Create and/or increase their capability to think strategically by using a structured process.

(c) Application: The program through its rigors and practical orientation prepares the trainees to apply the concepts and skills developed in the program in actual work environment. The outcome of this applied education is a complete” FINANCIAL ANALYST” who is ready for the rigors of the Financial Services Industry.

The program equips the candidates with skills and knowledge required to analyse complex financial products, investments and situations to guide sophisticated clients through their financial investments and decisions.

The Program helps in:

• Acquiring core understandings in and across the disciplines that contribute to the domain of Financial Analysis and Research including Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling and Financial Report Writing.
• Relating these conceptual frameworks to dimensions of practical areas on the ground.
• Providing candidates with opportunities to encounter and critically engage with instances of both challenging problems and attempted interventions by a Financial Analyst.
• Engage with the complex financial markets, financial instruments, financial models, human attitudes and investment life cycles.
• Explore the ethical and personal dimensions of Financial Analysis and understand the ethical responsibilities of a Financial Analyst.

The Curriculum of AFA™ Consist of two levels:

Level 1: Foundation Level Consisting of 5 Units.
Level 2: Advanced Level Consisting of 5 Units.

The candidate goes through the below 10 Units through Class Room Mode and clear the requisite exams to complete the academic requirements of the Board of Standards. The completion of the academic criterion ensures that the candidate has the requisite knowledge and skills to work as a Financial Analyst.